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Ministerial Decision No. 25/2009 issuing Regulations for organization of handling and use of chemicals.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazards Processing/handling Transport/storage Risk assessment/management Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decision enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decision issues Regulations for organization of handling and use of chemicals. The Regulation, consisting of 8 articles, deals with the conditions to be met by the user of chemical substances in the event of storage (areas, labelling, distances, roof and floor of the stores, emergency gates, electrical connections, lightening, ventilation and sound insulation, security and safety devices); academic qualifications of the technical working team; preparation of contingency plan by the user of chemicals and training of the authorized staff.

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