Control measures reasonable practicable

For hazardous substances not classified as carcinogens, where protection of exposure is not reasonably practicable, adequate control should be achieved by measures odier than personal protection, so far as is reasonably practicable. Tliis is subject to the degree of exposure, circumstances of use of the substance, informed knowledge about the hazards and current technical developments. Any combination of the measures listed in Table 5.22 are applicable. 

Detailed All <0.25 X OEL <1.25 X OEL Arithmetic mean <0.5 xOEL Mean >0.5 x OEL (or with individual results scattered above the limit) None if exposure is as low as reasonably practical. Investigate, take remedial action and repeat survey. Consider routine monitoring and the appropriate frequency. Investigate, assess control measures, improve where possible, repeat survey and consider routine monitoring. 

Requirements for the control of asbestos exposures at work. Exposure is to be prevented or, if this is not reasonably practicable, reduced to the lowest level reasonably practicable by measures other than the use of respiratory protective equipment. 

If for a carcinogen prevention of exposure is not reasonably practicable by using an alternative substance or process there is a requirement to apply all the measures fisted in Table 5.21. If these measures do not provide adequate control then suitable personal protective equipment as will adequately control exposure must be provided. 

This information sheet from the Health and Safety Executive summaries the health hazards that can arise from exposure to styrene. It provides practical advance to FRP manufacturers on how to assess and control styrene levels in the workplace and how these control measures should be monitored and maintained in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. The document applies mainly to contact moulding processes, and aims to define what level of control is currently recognised as being reasonably practicable. EUROPEAN COMMUNITY EUROPEAN UNION UK WESTERN EUROPE... 

The containment of phossy water from phosphorus transfer and storage operations is an important control measure in the phosphorus-consuming sub-category B. Although displaced phossy water is normally shipped back to the phosphorus-producing facility, the usual practice in phosphorus storage tanks is to maintain a water blanket over the phosphorus for safety reasons. 

Although saprophagous eelworms are not primary pathogens, their presence indicates improper hygiene or imbalanced growing conditions. For this reason, control measures focu on prevention rather than treatment. In fact, there are no practical means to treat infested areas that would not likewise harm the mushroom mycelium. 

Exposure of employees to asbestos should be prevented, but where this is not reasonably practical exposure should be reduced to the lowest reasonable level and, if necessary, suitable respiratory protective equipment should be provided. Control measures, including personal protective equipment, shall be used and maintained and, in the case of exhaust ventilation equipment, regularly examined and tested at suitable intervals by a competent person. 

Every employer shall ensure that the exposure of employees to such substances shall be prevented or, where this is not reasonably practicable, controlled either with or without the use of personal protective equipment. Where control measures or personal protective equipment is provided the... 

It should identify the technical and other control measures necessary to reduce that risk to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable. 

All final decisions about risk control methods must take into account the relevant legal requirements, which establish minimum levels of risk preverttion or control. Some of the duties imposed by the HSW Act and the relevant statutory provisions are absolute and must be complied with. Many requirements are, however, qualified by the words, so far as is reasonably practicable, or so far as is practicable. These require an assessment of cost, along with information about relative costs, effectiveness and reliability of different control measures. Further guidance on the meaning of these three expressions is provided in Chapter 1. 

The COSHH Regulations require the prevention or adequate control of exposure by measures other than personal protective equipment, so far as is reasonably practicable, taking into account the degree of exposure and current knowledge of the health risks and associated technical remedies. The hierarchy of control measures are as follows ... 

For any work involving asbestos, including maintenance work that may disturb it, a written plan of work must be drawn up before work starts. Employers must make sure their employees follow the plan of work as far as it is reasonably practicable to do so. Where unacceptable risks to health and/or safety are discovered while work is in progress, for example disturbance of hidden, missed or incorrectly identified ACMs, any work affecting the asbestos should be stopped except for that necessary to render suitable control and prevent further spread. The plan of work should identify procedures to adopt in the light of such emergencies and indicate clearly what remedial measures can be undertaken by staff and what measures should be carried out by... 

If, despite the use of other control measures, exposures still have the potential to exceed the control limits, employers must provide suitable respiratory protective equipment and make sure that it is used correctly by those carrying out the work. Employers must choose RPE which is designed to provide an adequate margin of safety. To be suitable, RPE must be matched to the job, the environment, the anticipated maximum exposure, and the wearer. It should be checked to make sure it is compatible with the personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly that any PPE which protects the head or eyes of employees does not affect the fit of the RPE. It must reduce the concentration of asbestos fibres inhaled to a concentration which is as low as is reasonably practicable, and in any case to a level which is below the control limits. 

Measures shall be taken to prevent or control risks, so far as is reasonably practicable, to people, arising out of falling a distance likely to cause injury and/or being struck by a falling object likely to cause injury. Any areas where such risks exist shall be clearly marked. 

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