Written question asked by George Stevenson (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 March 2001. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what regulations apply to motor vehicle body repair shops and the use of volatile organic compounds and other hazardous substances.

Answer: Mr. Stevenson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what regulations apply to motor vehicle body repair shops and the use of volatile organic compounds and other hazardous substances. [155140] Mr. Meacher: Occupational Health and Safety legislation considered to be the most relevant to the use of volatile organic compounds and other hazardous substances in motor vehicle body repair shops is (i) Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, (ii) Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972, (iii) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999, (iv) Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, (v) Personal Protective Equipment at Work Equipment Regulations 1992, and (vi) Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 155140; 365 c563W;365 c565W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Hazardous substances Motor vehicles Regulation Safety measures Repairs and maintenance Volatile organic compounds
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