This guide gives a brief outline of 'The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002'.

It identifies the main elements that employers need to consider to satisfy the requirements of the regulation.

The detail is already built into the MRATs.

 

Schools are increasingly promoting an inclusive agenda. As a result, science and D&T departments may find students who use medical oxygen are following a normal school curriculum and are in their classes.

Over recent years there have been several stories about the hazards of using MDF. This document details our guidance on the use of MDF in D&T, and how the dust should be controlled under COSHH regulations.

The combustion of any fuel, eg, acetylene, propane or methane, with oxygen from a cylinder rather than air at normal or increased pressure, gives a hotter flame that is often easier to control.