S.L. 646.19 Art. 22Explosion protection document.

(1) In carrying out the obligations laid down in regulation

19, the employer shall ensure that a document, hereinafter referred to as the ''explosion protection document'', is drawn up and kept up to date.

(2) The explosion protection document shall demonstrate in particular:

(a) that the explosion risks have been determined and assessed,

(b) that adequate measures will be taken to attain the aims of these regulations,

(c) those places which have been classified into zones in accordance with Annex II,

(d) those places where the minimum requirements set out in Annex III will apply,

(e) that the workplace and work equipment, including warning devices, are designed, operated and maintained with due regard for health and safety,

(f) that arrangements have been made for the safe use of work equipment.

(3) The explosion protection document shall be drawn up prior to the commencement of work and be revised when the workplace, work equipment or organisation of the work undergoes significant changes, extensions or conversions.

(4) The employer may combine existing explosion risk assessments, documents or other equivalent reports produced under other laws or regulations.