Changes due to commence on 1st October 2007
Monday 6 July 2009 9:37 AM
New changes to WEL (Workplace exposure levels)
The Regulations are being introduced to control dust in coal mines. They will replace the Coal Mines (Respirable Dust Regulations) 1975 and will also implement requirements of the Chemical Agents Directive in relation to coal mine dust.
These regulations appeared in a previous statement, as they were due to come into force in October 2006. However, due to a delay in the approval and subsequent manufacture of sampling equipment that is essential to meet the requirements of the regulations, the coming-into-force date was deferred.
Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values (IOELVs) - Implementation of 2nd IOELV Directive
Implementation of the 2nd list of Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values (European Directive 2006/15/EC). This Directive contains a list of 33 substances with IOELVs. Member States are required to establish domestic occupational exposure limits for these substances. Proposals for setting new and revised Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) in order to comply with the Directive were contained in a Consultative Document; the consultation period for which ended on 27 September 2006. The Health and Safety Commission has approved the new and revised WELs which will come into force on 1 October 2007. Details of the forthcoming changes are on the HSE website. www.hse.gov.uk
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