What is L137 ACOP?

What is L137 ACOP?

L137 Safe maintenance, repair and cleaning procedures The consolidated ACOP text and guidance have been clarified, simplified, streamlined and restructured to help the reader. The content has been updated in light of changes to European and domestic legislation, such as substance classification and labelling issues and general fire safety.

What is the difference between L137 and L134?

L134 Design of plant, equipment and workplaces L137 Safe maintenance, repair and cleaning procedures The consolidated ACOP text and guidance have been clarified, simplified, streamlined and restructured to help the reader.

What is the ACOP and DSEAR?

This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance provide practical advice on how to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). These Regulations require the elimination or reduction of risk of fire and explosion from substances connected with work activities.

Who is the ACOP for?

The ACOP is primarily for an informed and experienced audience such as health and safety professionals. The leaflet Controlling fire and explosion risks in the workplace INDG370 provides a short guide to DSEAR for small and medium-sized businesses.