# The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Regulation 13: High or very low temperature

Extent: E+W+S

Every employer shall ensure that work equipment, parts of work equipment and any article or substance produced, used or stored in work equipment which, in each case, is at a high or very low temperature shall have protection where appropriate so as to prevent injury to any person by burn, scald or sear.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2306/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/provision-and-use-of-work-equipment-regulations-1998/regulation-13
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