# The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002, Regulation 9: Information, instruction and training


(1) Where a dangerous substance is present at the workplace, the employer shall provide his employees with—
(a) suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training on the appropriate precautions and actions to be taken by the employee in order to safeguard himself and other employees at the workplace;
(b) the details of any such substance including—
(i) the name of the substance and the risk which it presents;
(ii) access to any relevant safety data sheet; and
(iii) legislative provisions which concern the hazardous properties of the substance;
and
(c) the significant findings of the risk assessment.
(2) The information, instruction and training required by paragraph (1) shall be—
(a) adapted to take account of significant changes in the type of work carried out or methods of work used by the employer; and
(b) provided in a manner appropriate to the risk assessment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2776/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-substances-and-explosive-atmospheres-regulations-2002/regulation-9
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