# The Work in Compressed Air Regulations 1996, Regulation 17: Intoxicating liquor and drugs


(1) The compressed air contractor shall ensure that no person works in compressed air where the compressed air contractor has reason to believe that person to be under the influence of drink or a drug to such an extent that his capacity to carry out any task for which he is responsible is impaired.
(2) No person shall consume alcohol or have with him any alcoholic drink when in compressed air.
(3) The compressed air contractor shall ensure compliance with paragraph (2).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1656/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/work-in-compressed-air-regulations-1996/regulation-17
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