Regulation 13 Falls or falling objectsI1

England, Wales and Scotland

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(2)

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(3)

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(4)

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(5)

So far as is practicable, every tank, pit or structure where there is a risk of a person in the workplace falling into a dangerous substance in the tank, pit or structure, shall be securely covered or fenced.

(6)

Every traffic route over, across or in an uncovered tank, pit or structure such as is mentioned in paragraph (5) shall be securely fenced.

(7)

In this regulation, “dangerous substance” means—

(a)

any substance likely to scald or burn;

(b)

any poisonous substance;

(c)

any corrosive substance;

(d)

any fume, gas or vapour likely to overcome a person; or

(e)

any granular or free-flowing solid substance, or any viscous substance which, in any case, is of a nature or quantity which is likely to cause danger to any person.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Reg. 13(1)-(4) revoked (6.4.2005) by The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/735), reg. 1, Sch. 8 (with reg. 3)

Commencement

I1: Reg. 13 in force at 1.1.1993 for specified purposes and 1.1.1996 in so far as not already in force, see reg. 1(2)(3)