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Regulation 18 Confined spaces

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A person shall not be permitted to enter or remain in any space if he is liable to be overcome by gases or fumes or incapacitated by oxygen deficiency unless—

(a)

it is necessary for him to do so; and

(b)

effective steps have been taken to protect him from such danger.