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.

 

Small soldering jobs requiring a flame or the annealing of small metal objects with a blowtorch attached to a small cartridge of butane.

Small, portable gas fuelled torches used to toast food items, such as meringues and crème brulee. Usually with integral gas cylinders, but may be detachable.

Painting using brushes, spray painting, finishing with polyurethane varnish, 'transparent’ polish, cellulose-based finishes.Cleaning brushes.Drawing with inks and permanent felt tip markers.