SCHEDULE 1
PART 1
Article 9(2)
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN RISK ASSESSMENT IN RESPECT OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
The matters are—
- (a) the hazardous properties of the substance;
- (b) information on safety provided by the supplier, including information contained in any relevant safety data sheet;
- (c) the circumstances of the work including —
- (i) the special, technical and organisational measures and the substances used and their possible interactions;
- (ii) the amount of the substance involved;
- (iii) where the work will involve more than one dangerous substance, the risk presented by such substances in combination; and
- (iv) the arrangements for the safe handling, storage and transport of dangerous substances and of waste containing dangerous substances;
- (d) activities, such as maintenance, where there is the potential for a high level of risk;
- (e) the effect of measures which have been or will be taken pursuant to this Order;
- (f) the likelihood that an explosive atmosphere will occur and its persistence;
- (g) the likelihood that ignition sources, including electrostatic discharges, will be present and become active and effective;
- (h) the scale of the anticipated effects;
- (i) any places which are, or can be connected via openings to, places in which explosive atmospheres may occur; and
- (j) such additional safety information as the responsible person may need in order to complete the assessment.
PART 2
Article 9(5)
MATTERS TO BE TAKEN INTO PARTICULAR ACCOUNT IN RISK ASSESSMENT IN RESPECT OF YOUNG PERSONS
The matters are—
- (a) the inexperience, lack of awareness of risks and immaturity of young persons;
- (b) the fitting-out and layout of the premises;
- (c) the nature, degree and duration of exposure to physical and chemical agents;
- (d) the form, range, and use of work equipment and the way in which it is handled;
- (e) the organisation of processes and activities;
- (f) the extent of the safety training provided or to be provided to young persons; and
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