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Regulation 189 Information and instruction

(1) Without prejudice to the generality of Regulation 29, an employer shall ensure that in respect of pressure equipment or a pressure system -

(a) the necessary measures are taken so that employees have at their disposal adequate information and, where appropriate, written instructions concerning -

(i) conditions of use,

(ii) safe operation,

(iii) foreseeable abnormal situations,

(iv) action to be taken in the event of an emergency, and

(v) conclusions to be drawn from experience in using such equipment, where appropriate,

and

(b) employees are made aware, whether or not they use the equipment, of safety and health risks relevant to them associated with pressure systems located at or near their workstation.

(2) An employer shall ensure that pressure equipment or a pressure system is not operated except in accordance with information or instructions provided under paragraph (1)(a) and (b).

(3) An employer of a person, or a self-employed person, who modifies or repairs pressure equipmen

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