LRD guides and handbook October 2024

Health and Safety Law 2024

Dangerous substances are substances or preparations that are explosive, oxidising, extremely flammable, highly flammable or flammable. They include any dust, whether in the form of solid particles or fibrous materials, petrol, liquefied petroleum gas, paints, varnishes and solvents. An explosive atmosphere is an accumulation of gas, mist, dust or vapour, mixed with air, which has the potential to catch fire or explode.