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Order No. 1038 on the use of substances and materials on offshore premises.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Authorization/permit Early warning system Inspection Liability/compensation Monitoring Territorial sea Transport/storage Hazardous substances Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 September 2013.
Abstract

The Order sets rules with regard to the use of hazardous substances which may be of danger to the health of workers employed on offshore premises. In order to ensure the implementation of security measures which avoid such risks, a series of inspection measures shall assess the level of danger and the precautions which need to be taken. Prior to their use, substances are classified for identification. Certain rules and regulations on the handling of such substances shall be laid out and implemented. Asbestos dust and dusty asbestos-containing waste shall be treated and disposed of in adherence to the Ministry of Environment's regulations on waste.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2003/53/EC amending for the 26th time Council Directive 76/769/EEC relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (nonylphenol, nonylphenol ethoxylate and cement)

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Offshore Safety Act (No. 125 of 2018).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005 (2018)

Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage, Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Continental shelf, Early warning system, Inspection, Internal trade, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Territorial sea, Data collection/reporting, Mining, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX