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The Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Metrication etc.) Regulations 1992

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Publication 1992-07-21
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Made: 21st July 1992

Laid before Parliament: 30th July 1992

Coming into force: 10th September 1992

The Secretary of State, in the exercise of the powers conferred on her by sections 15(1), (2), (3)(a), and (5)(b), 49 and 82(3)(a) of, and paragraphs 1(2) and (4) and 9 of Schedule 3 to, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974[^f00001] ( “the 1974 Act”) and of all other powers enabling her in that behalf and for the purpose of giving effect without modifications to proposals submitted to her by the Health and Safety Commission under section 11(2)(d) of the 1974 Act in accordance with section 50(3) of that Act, hereby makes the following Regulations:

Citation and commencement

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These Regulations may be cited as The Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Metrication etc.) Regulations 1992 and shall come into force on 10th September 1992.

PART I — [METRICATION AND REVOCATIONS OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS]

Interpretation

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In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, “the principal instruments” means the Acts referred to in column 1 of Part I of Schedule 1 to these Regulations and the Orders and Regulations referred to in column 1 of Part II of that Schedule.

Amendments to the principal instruments to substitute metric measurements for imperial measurements

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Application to existing plant, buildings and other permanent structures

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Where the measurements relating to any plant, buildings or other permanent structure in existence or under construction immediately before the coming into force of these Regulations complied with the requirements of the principal instruments as then in force in so far as they related to the measurements of that plant, building or other permanent structure, then such compliance shall be deemed to be compliance with the principal instruments as amended by these Regulations.

Revocations

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PART II — AMENDMENTS TO ENACTMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS RELATING TO HUMID FACTORIES NOT INVOLVING METRICATION

Amendments to the Factories Act 1961

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(2A) In this section, unless the context otherwise requires— - “dry bulb temperature” means the temperature measured by an accurate and properly maintained thermometer (which may form part of the hygrometer) and any reference in this section to a dry bulb thermometer, or without qualification to a thermometer, shall be taken to be a reference to such a thermometer and a reference without qualification to temperature shall be taken to be a reference to the dry bulb temperature; - “hygrometer” means an accurate and properly maintained and calibrated instru ment for the measurement of the relative humidity in the work-place; - “wet bulb temperature” means either— the temperature indicated by the wet bulb of a static hygrometer which relies on natural circulation of air around the thermometers; or the temperature calculated from the dry bulb temperature and relative humidity by the method approved for the time being by the Health and Safety Executive, - and any reference in this section to the reading of the wet bulb thermometer shall be taken to be a reference to the wet bulb temperature.

(d) the records of the wet bulb temperature or temperature and hygrometer readings shall be kept by the occupier for at least two years from when they were made and the occupier shall give his employees immediate access to those records on request together with such information as is necessary for their interpretation.

Amendments to the Flax and Tow Spinning and Weaving Regulations 1906

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  • “Dry bulb temperature” means the temperature measured by an accurate and properly maintained thermometer (which may form part of the hygrometer) and any reference in these Regulations to a dry bulb thermometer or without qualification to a “thermometer” shall be taken to be a reference to such a thermometer and a reference without qualification to temperature shall be taken to be a reference to the dry bulb temperature.
  • “Hygrometer” means an accurate and properly maintained and calibrated instru ment for the measurement of the relative humidity in the work-place.
  • “Wet bulb temperature” means either— the temperature indicated by the wet bulb of a static hygrometer which relies on natural circulation of the air around the thermometer; or the temperature calculated from the dry bulb temperature and relative humidity by the method approved for the time being by the Health and Safety Executive,
  • and any reference in these Regulations to the reading of the wet bulb thermometer shall be treated as a reference to the wet bulb temperature.

(4) (1) In every room in which wet spinning is carried on, or in which artificial humidity is produced in aid of manufacture a hygrometer and a thermometer close to the hygrometer shall be positioned in the centre of the room or in such other position as may be directed by an inspector by notice in writing. (2) The hygrometer and the thermometer shall be read between 10 and 11 a.m. on every day that any person is employed in the room and again between 3 and 4 p.m. on every day that any person is employed in the room agter 1 p.m. and a record of all such readings shall be kept. (3) The said record shall be kept by the occupier for at least two years from when it was made and the occupier shall give his employees immediate access to those records on request together with such information as is necessary for their interpretation.

(12) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this Regulation, the Health and Safety Executive may, by a certificate in writing, exempt any person or class of persons, from all or any of the requirements or prohibitions imposed by these Regulations and any such exemption may be granted subject to conditions and to a limit of time and may be revoked by a certificate in writing at any time. (2) The Executive shall not grant any such exemption unless, having regard to the circumstances of the case and in particular to— (a) the conditions, if any, that it proposes to attach to the exemption; and (b) any requirements imposed by or under any enactments which apply to the case, it is satisfied that the health or safety of persons who are likely to be affected by the exemption will not be prejudiced in consequence of it.

Amendments to the Hemp Spinning and Weaving Regulations 1907

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  • “Dry bulb temperature” means the temperature measured by an accurate and properly maintained thermometer (which may form part of the hygrometer) and any reference in the Regulations to a dry bulb thermometer or without qualification to a “thermometer” shall be taken to be a reference to such a thermometer and a reference without qualification to temperature shall be taken to be a reference to the dry bulb temperature.
  • “Hygrometer” means an accurate and properly maintained and calibrated instru ment for the measurement of the relative humidity in the work-place.
  • “Wet bulb temperature” means either— the temperature indicated by the wet bulb of a static hygrometer which relies on natural circulation of air around the thermometer; or the temperature calculated from the dry bulb temperature and relative humidity by the method approved for the time being by the Health and Safety Executive, and any reference in these Regulations to the reading of the wet bulb thermometer shall be treated as a reference to the wet bulb temperature.

(6) (1) In every room in which artificial humidity of air is produced in aid of manufacture, a hygrometer and a thermometer close to the hygrometer shall be positioned in the centre of the room or in such other position as may be directed by an inspector by notice in writing. (2) The hygrometer and the thermometer shall be read between 11 and 12 a.m. on every day that any person is employed in the room and again between 4 and 5 p.m. on every day that any person is employed in the room after 1 p.m. and a record of all such readings shall be kept. (3) The said record shall be kept by the occupier for at least two years from when it was made and the occupier shall give his employees immediate access to those records on request together with such information as is necessary for their interpretation. (4) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of this Regulation shall not apply to any room in which the difference of reading between the wet and dry bulb thermometers is never less than 2 degrees, if notice of the intention to work on that system has been given in writing to an inspector.

(7) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this Regulation, the Health and Safety Executive may, by a certificate in writing, exempt any person or class of persons, from all or any of the requirements or prohibitions imposed by these Regulations and any such exemption may be granted subject to conditions and to a limit of time and may be revoked by a certificate in writing at any time. (2) The Executive shall not grant any such exemption unless, having regard to the circumstances of the case and in particular to— (a) the conditions, if any, that it proposes to attach to the exemption; and (b) any requirements imposed by or under any enactments which apply to the case, it is satisfied that the health or safety of persons who are likely to be affected by the exemption will not be prejudiced in consequence of it.

Amendments to the Cotton Cloth Factories Regulations 1929

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  • “Dry bulb temperature” means the temperature measured by an accurate and properly maintained thermometer (which may form part of the hygrometer) and any reference in the Regulations to a dry bulb thermometer or without qualification to a thermometer shall be taken to be a reference to such a thermometer and a reference without qualification to temperature shall be taken to be a reference to the dry bulb temperature.
  • “Hygrometer” means an accurate and properly maintained and calibrated instru ment for the measurement of the relative humidity in the work-place.
  • “Wet bulb temperature” means either— the temperature indicated by the wet bulb of a static hygrometer which relies on natural circulation of air around the thermometer; or the temperature calculated from the dry bulb temperature and relative humidity by the method approved for the time being by the Health and Safety Executive. In these Regulations references to the dry bulb reading of the hygrometer and the wet bulb reading of the hygrometer shall be taken to be references to the dry bulb temperature and the wet bulb temperature respectively.

(3) In each weaving shed two hygrometers and a thermometer close to each hygrometer and one additional hygrometer and thermometer for every 500 or part of 500 looms in excess of 700 looms shall be provided, in such positions as may be approved by an inspector.

(4) (1) In every weaving shed the readings of each hygrometer and thermometer provided in pursuance of regulation 3 shall be observed on every day on which any workers are employed in the shed, between 15 and 30 minutes from the commencement of work, between 11 a.m. and 12 noon and (except on Saturday) between 4 and 5 p.m. and a record of those readings shall be made. (2) The said records shall be kept by the occupier for at least two years from when they were made and the occupier shall give his employees immediate access to those records on request together with such information as is necessary for their interpretation.

(10A) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this Regulation, the Health and Safety Executive may, by a certificate in writing, exempt any person or class of persons, from all or any of the requirements or prohibitions imposed by these Regulations and any such exemption may be granted subject to conditions and to a limit of time and may be revoked by a certificate in writing at any time. (2) The Executive shall not grant any such exemption unless, having regard to the circumstances of the case and in particular to— (a) the conditions, if any, that it proposes to attach to the exemption; and (b) any requirements imposed by or under any enactments which apply to the case, it is satisfied that the health or safety of persons who are likely to be affected by the exemption will not be prejudiced in consequence of it.

Amendments to the Jute (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1948

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(1A) (1) In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires— - “dry bulb temperature” means the temperature measured by an accurate and properly maintained thermometer (which may form part of the hygrometer) and any reference without qualification in the Regulations to a thermometer shall be taken to be a reference to such a thermometer and a reference without qualification to temperature shall be taken as a reference to the dry bulb temperature; - “hygrometer” means an accurate and properly maintained and calibrated instrument for the measurement of the relative humidity in the work-place; - “wet bulb temperature” means either— the temperature indicated by the wet bulb of a static hygrometer which relies on natural circulation of air around the thermometer; or the temperature calculated from the dry bulb temperature and relative humidity by the method approved for the time being by the Health and Safety Executive. (2) In these Regulations references to the dry bulb reading of the hygrometer and the wet bulb reading of the hygrometer shall be taken as references to the dry bulb temperature and the wet bulb temperature respectively.

(3A) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this Regulation, the Health and Safety Excutive may, by a certificate in writing, exempt any person or class of persons, from all or any of the requirements or prohibitions imposed by these Regulations and any such exemption may be granted subject to conditions and to a limit of time and may be revoked by a certificate in writing at any time. (2) The Executive shall not grant any such exemption unless, having regard to the circumstances of the case and in particular to— (a) the conditions, if any, that it proposes to attach to the exemption; and (b) any requirements imposed by or under any enactments which apply to the case, it is satisfied that the health or safety of persons who are likely to be affected by the exemption will not be prejudiced in consequence of it.

(2) A hygrometer and a thermometer close to it shall be kept as near as practicable to the centre of every room, and if an inspector so directs, a second hygrometer and thermometer shall be placed at the side of the room or in such other position as may be directed by an inspector.

(3) For the purposes of this Regulation, in the case of a room in which two hygrometers and two thermometers are placed in accordance with regulation 17 the readings to be recorded are the average of those of both hygrometers or both thermometers as the case may be.

Revocation of the Flax and Hemp (Record of Humidity) Order 1961

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The Flax and Hemp (Record of Humidity) Order 1961[^f00010] shall be revoked.

PART III

AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE VALUE AND DETERMINATION OF THE FLASH POINT OF PETROLEUM-SPIRIT

Amendments for the purpose of this Part

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SCHEDULE 1 — AMENDMENTS TO THE PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENTS

PART I — AMENDMENTS TO ACTS

1 2 3 4
Provisions to be amended Subject matter of measurement Present measurement Measurement to be substituted
Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act 1922[^f00012] Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act 1922[^f00012] Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act 1922[^f00012]
Section 2(1)(a) Minimum quantity of raw celluloid to which the Act applies one hundredweight 50 kilograms
Section 2(2)(a) Minimum quantity of cinematograph film to which the Act applies eighty pounds 37 kilograms
Schedule 1
Part II, Regulation 3 Maximum quantity of film to be exposed at one time 40 pounds 18 kilograms
Part III, Regulation 10 Maximum quantity of celluloid which may be kept in one storeroom one ton 1 tonne
Maximum quantity of film which may be kept in one storeroom one ton 1 tonne
Part III, Regulation 11 Maximum aggregate quantity of celluloid and cinematograph film which may be kept in one storeroom one ton 1 tonne
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928[^f00013] Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928[^f00013] Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928[^f00013]
Section 1(1)(a) Maximum quantity of petroleum-spirit which may be kept without a licence in any glass, earthenware or metal vessel one pint 570 millilitres
Section 1(1)(b) Maximum aggregate quantity of petroleum-spirit which may be kept without a licence three gallons 15 litres

PART II — AMENDEMENTS TO REGULATION AND ORDERS

Flax and Tow Spinning and Weaving Regulations 1906[^f00014] Flax and Tow Spinning and Weaving Regulations 1906[^f00014] Flax and Tow Spinning and Weaving Regulations 1906[^f00014] Flax and Tow Spinning and Weaving Regulations 1906[^f00014]
Definitions Degrees Fahrenheit Celsius
Regulation 3 Minimum temperature of room where hand-hackling, roughing or machine-hackling carried on 50 degrees 10 degrees
Minimum temperature of room where sorting, carding or preparing is carried on 55 degrees 13 degrees
Temperature of direct draught below which no person should be exposed 50 degrees 10 degrees
Regulation 5 Minimum difference between wet and dry bulb thermometer readings 2 degrees 1 degree
Regulation 6 Temperature of water absorbing oxygen from potassium permanganate solution 60 degrees 16 degrees
Maximum amount of oxygen absorbed by water used for humidification 0.5 grain of oxygen per gallon 7 milligrams of oxygen per litre
Regulation 8 Temperature in rooms into which steam is introduced 70 degrees 21 degrees
Regulation 9 Pitch of wet-spinning frames required to have splash guards 2¾ inches 70 millimetres
Regulation 11 Minimum difference between wet and dry bulb thermometer readings 4 degrees 2 degrees
Paints and Colours Regulations 1907[^f00015] Paints and Colours Regulations 1907[^f00015] Paints and Colours Regulations 1907[^f00015]
Application, paragraph (2) Minimum weight of parcels or kegs above which the prohibition on women’s employment applies 14 lbs 6 kilograms
Hemp Spinning and Weaving Regulation 1907[^f00016] Hemp Spinning and Weaving Regulation 1907[^f00016] Hemp Spinning and Weaving Regulation 1907[^f00016]
Definitions Degrees Fahrenheit Celsius
Regulation 4 Minimum temperature of room where machine-hackling is carried on 50 degrees 10 degrees
Minimum temperature of room where carding or preparing is carried on 55 degrees 13 degrees
Regulation 5 Temperature of direct draught below which no person should be exposed 50 degrees 10 degrees
Herring Curing (Norfolk and Suffolk) Welfare Order 1920[^f00017] Herring Curing (Norfolk and Suffolk) Welfare Order 1920[^f00017] Herring Curing (Norfolk and Suffolk) Welfare Order 1920[^f00017]
Article 1 Maximum walking distance from factory to workshop in certain areas (exemption from requirement to provide a messroom) 400 yards 400 metres
Article 4 Maximum distance of cloakroom and washing facilities from factory or workshop 250 yards 250 metres
The Celluloid (Manufacture Etc.) Regulations 1921[^f00018] The Celluloid (Manufacture Etc.) Regulations 1921[^f00018] The Celluloid (Manufacture Etc.) Regulations 1921[^f00018]
Regulation 1(i) Maximum quantity of celluloid not kept in fire-resisting chamber one hundredweight 50 kilograms
Maximum quantity of celluloid indicated on notice on storeroom door one hundredweight 50 kilograms
The Manufacture of Cinematograph Film Regulations 1928[^f00019] The Manufacture of Cinematograph Film Regulations 1928[^f00019] The Manufacture of Cinematograph Film Regulations 1928[^f00019]
Definitions
“Fire-resisting material” a Minimum thickness of brickwork; four and one-half inches 100 millimetres
b Minimum thickness of concrete; three inches 75 millimetres
c Minimum thickness of breeze slabbing; three inches 75 millimetres
d Minimum thickness of oak or teak; two inches 50 millimetres
e Minimum thickness of glass. one quarter of an inch 6 millimetres
“Storeroom” Maximum quantity of film allowed eighty pounds 37 kilograms
Regulation 2 Quantity of cinematograph film allowed in any room eighty pounds 37 kilograms
Regulation 8(a) Minimum and maximum areas of gas relief space in storerooms 70 square inches 90 square inches 200 square centimetres 260 square centimetres
For each weight of film 500 pounds 100 kilograms
Regulation 9(b)(ii) Maximum quantity of cinematograph film in storeroom one ton 1 tonne
Horizontal Milling Machines Regulations 1928[^f00020] Horizontal Milling Machines Regulations 1928[^f00020] Horizontal Milling Machines Regulations 1928[^f00020]
Exemptions Regulation 3 does not apply to milling cutters used on:
Spindles of diameters above 2½ inches 65 millimetres
arbors of diameters above 2 inches 50 millimetres
Cotton Cloth Factories Regulations 1929[^f00021] Cotton Cloth Factories Regulations 1929[^f00021] Cotton Cloth Factories Regulations 1929[^f00021]
Definitions Degrees Fahrenheit Celsius
Regulation 1(a) Wet bulb hygrometer reading above which artificial humidification is prohibited 72½ degrees 22.5 degrees
Regulation 1 Average wet bulb reading above which work is to cease 80 degrees 27 degrees
Average wet bulb reading at which work may resume 80 degrees 27 degrees
Regulation 2 Temperature of water absorbing oxygen from potassium permanganate solution 60 degrees 16 degrees
Maximum amount of oxygen absorbed by water used for humidification 0.5 grain of oxygen per gallon 7 milligrams of oxygen per litre
Regulation 5 Minimum temperature in weaving shed during first half hour of working day 50 degrees 10 degrees
Minimum temperature in weaving shed for the working day after first half hour 55 degrees 13 degrees
Temperature of draught below which no person should be exposed 50 degrees 10 degrees
Regulation 6(a) Maximum diameter of steam pipes two inches 50 millimetres bore
Maximum diameter of steam pipes installed after 1 April 1912 one inch 25 millimetres bore
Regulation 6(d) Minimum thickness of insulator between hangers and steam pipes Half an inch 13 millimetres
Regulation 6(e) Maximum projection of uncovered jet from steam pipe beyond outer surface of covering 4½ inches 115 millimetres
Regulation 6(f) Maximum steam pressure 70 lbs per square inch 4.8 bar
Regulation 7(a) Minimum average height of shed 14½ feet 4.4 metres
Minimum height of valley-gutters from floor 12 feet 3.6 metres
Regulation 7(d) Minimum width of alley-way separating boiler house and engine room from shed 6 feet 2 metres
Regulation 7(e) Minimum horizontal distance between any boiler flue and wall of shed 6 feet 2 metres
Regulation 9 Minimum distance of roof ventilator intakes above ridges three feet 920 millimetres
Average of wet bulb readings between 11 am and 12 noon and between 4 and 5 pm above which all available means of natural ventilation should be kept in full operation 72½ degrees 22.5 degrees
Regulation 10 Minimum horizontal distance between clothes pegs in cloak room eighteen inches 460 millimetres
Minimum distance of clothes pegs from wall or pillar Half an inch 13 millimetres
Oil Cake Welfare Order 1929[^f00022] Oil Cake Welfare Order 1929[^f00022] Oil Cake Welfare Order 1929[^f00022]
Article 6 Temperature of bath water 100 degrees Farenheit 38 degrees Celsius
Petroleum-Spirit (Motor Vehicles etc) Regulations 1929[^f00023] Petroleum-Spirit (Motor Vehicles etc) Regulations 1929[^f00023] Petroleum-Spirit (Motor Vehicles etc) Regulations 1929[^f00023]
Regulation 5(d)(ii) Maximum capacity of each of two storage vessels two gallons 10 litres
Regulation 6 Maximum quantity of petroleum-spirit in a storage place sixty gallons 275 litres
Regulation 6(b) Maximum distance between two storage places in the occupation of the same occupier deemed one storage place Twenty feet 6 metres
Regulation 7(1) Maximum capacity of storage vessel two gallons 10 litres
Regulation 7(1)(a) Minimum distance of storage place from any building, highway or public footpath Twenty feet 6 metres
Regulation 7(2) Capacity of storage vessel above which occupier should notify the local authority two gallons 10 litres
Regulation 8(1) Minimum distance of storage place from any building, stack of timber or other inflammable substance before notification is required Twenty feet 6 metres
Regulation 8(1)(b) Maximum capacity of each of two storage vessels on motor vehicle, motorboat, hovercraft or aircraft two gallons 10 litres
Regulation 11(b) Maximum quantity of petroleum-spirit for use in cleaning or as a solvent for repair purposes one gill 150 millilitres
Regulation 13(b) Increase in the maximum quantity of petroleum-spirit in a storage place in connection with making or repair of roads sixty gallons thirty gallons 275 litres 140 litres
Regulation 13(d) Maximum capacity of any storage vessel in connection with making or repair of roads two gallons 10 litres
Regulation 13(g) Minimum distance of iron locker for containing storage vessels from any means of exit from a theatre, music hall, cinema or other place of public entertainment or from a hospital fifty feet 15 metres
Minimum distance of iron locker from any means of exit from any other place where persons assemble for any purpose, or from a dwelling house fifteen feet 5 metres
Regulation 13(h) Minimum distance from iron locker of any fire or artificial light liable to ignite flammable vapour Twenty feet 6 metres
The Petroleum (Carbide of Calcium) Order 1929[^f00024] The Petroleum (Carbide of Calcium) Order 1929[^f00024] The Petroleum (Carbide of Calcium) Order 1929[^f00024]
Article 2(i) Maximum quantity of carbide of calcium which may be kept without a licence so long as it is kept in separate hermetically closed metal vessels 5 lbs 2.5 kilograms
Maximum quantity to be kept in each hermetically closed metal vessel 1 lb 500 grams
Article 2(ii) Maximum quantity of carbide of calcium which may be kept without a licence so long as it is kept in accordance with the conditions in articles 2(ii)(a)-(e) 28 lbs 13 kilograms
Petroleum (Mixtures) Order 1929[^f00025] Petroleum (Mixtures) Order 1929[^f00025] Petroleum (Mixtures) Order 1929[^f00025]
Article 2 Maximum quantity of non-liquid mixtures of petroleum which may be kept without a licence so long as it is enclosed in hermetically sealed packages or vessels 30 lbs 15 kilograms
Maximum quantity to be kept in each hermetically sealed package or vessel 1 lb 500 grams
Article 4 Substitution of units of mass for units of volume for solid mixtures of petroleum gallons ten pounds one gallon one and a quarter pounds one pint litres 5 kilograms 5 litres 570 grams 570 millilitres
Cinematograph Film Stripping Regulations 1939[^f00026] Cinematograph Film Stripping Regulations 1939[^f00026] Cinematograph Film Stripping Regulations 1939[^f00026]
Definitions
“Fire-resisting material” a Minimum thickness of brickwork; four and one-half inches 100 millimetres
b Minimum thickness of concrete; three inches 75 millimetres
c Minimum thickness of breeze slabbing; three inches 75 millimetres
d Minimum thickness of oak or teak; two inches 50 millimetres
e Minimum thickness of glass one quarter of an inch 6 millimetres
Part I
Regulation 2 Maximum quantity of cinematograph film in room other than storeroom 100 pounds 45 kilograms
Regulation 9(d) Maximum temperature in drying enclosure 100° Fahrenheit 38 degrees Celsius
Regulation 10(a)(i) Minimum distance between storeroom and buildings where persons are regularly present 20 feet 6 metres
Regulation 10(a)(vi) Minimum height of wall above the roof between adjacent storerooms 3 feet 920 millimetres
Regulation 10(b)(ii) Maximum quantity of cinematograph film in storeroom one ton 1 tonne
Regulation 11(a) Ratio of gas relief space to space in storeroom one square foot fifty cubic feet 1 square metre 15 cubic metres
The Magnesium (Grinding of Castings and Other Articles) Special Regulations 1946[^f00027] The Magnesium (Grinding of Castings and Other Articles) Special Regulations 1946[^f00027] The Magnesium (Grinding of Castings and Other Articles) Special Regulations 1946[^f00027]
Regulation 7(d) Maximum horizontal distance that dust-laden air should travel before being drenched with water ten feet 3 metres
Regulation 11(1) Minimum distance from buildings where dust sludge or scale from scrubber can be disposed of by:
Burning in the open air 100 feet 30 metres
burning in an open incinerator 100 feet 30 metres
Regulation 13(a) Distance from certain processes below which smoking, open lights and fires are prohibited twenty feet 6 metres
Clay Works (Welfare) Special Regulations 1948[^f00028] Clay Works (Welfare) Special Regulations 1948[^f00028] Clay Works (Welfare) Special Regulations 1948[^f00028]
Regulation 4(1)(c) Maximum intervals between warm water supply points above troughs two feet 600 millimetres
Regulation 4(2)(a) Meaning of “unit” (of washing facilities):
length of trough two feet 600 millimetres
circumference of circular or oval trough two feet 600 millimetres
Regulation 4(2)(d) Minimum internal length or width of trough four feet 1.2 metres
The Jute (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1948[^f00029] The Jute (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1948[^f00029] The Jute (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1948[^f00029]
Regulation 14(a) Minimum temperature deemed reasonable where the only work done is opening of bales, or the batching or softening of jute 55 degrees 13 degrees Celsius
Regulation 14(b) Minimum temperature deemed reasonable where other work is done 60 degrees 16 degrees Celsius
Regulation 16(1)(a) Minimum width of alleyway separating engine-room, boiler-house and boiler flue from workroom six feet 2 metres
Regulation 16(1)(b) Minimum ventilated space separating workroom from boiler flue passing underneath six feet 2 metres
Regulation 17(5) Temperature of water absorbing oxygen from permanganate of potash solution sixty degrees 16 degrees Celsius
Maximum amount of oxygen absorbed by water used for humidification Half a grain of oxygen per gallon 7 milligrams of oxygen per litre
Regulation 18(1)(i) Wet bulb thermometer reading above which artificial humidification is prohibited seventy-two and a half degrees 22.5 degrees Celsius
Regulation 18(1)(ii) Minimum difference between the wet bulb and dry bulb thermometer readings during artificial humidification four degrees 2 degrees Celsius
Regulation 18(2) Wet bulb reading at which all means of ventilation and reducing temperature are to be put into operation seventy-five degrees 24 degrees Celsius
Wet bulb reading to be reached by the above means seventy-two and a half degrees 22.5 degrees Celsius
Regulation 22(1)(c) Maximum interval between water supply points above troughs two feet 600 millimetres
Regulation 22(1)(d) Meaning of “unit” (of washing facilities):
length of trough two feet 600 millimetres
circumference of circular or oval trough two feet 600 millimetres
Schedule 1
Requirement (a) for opening machines Minimum length of feed table or feed band at opening machines 4 feet 6 inches 1.35 metres
Height from the floor to which guards for table or band should extend 4 feet 6 inches 1.35 metres
Distance which guard should extend from the vertical plane in which the nip of the roller lies 2 feet 600 millimetres
Requirement (c) for softening machines Minimum length of feed table in front of first pair of rollers on softening machines 6 feet 1.80 metres
Height from floor to which guards for feed table should extend 4 feet 6 inches 1.35 metres
Distance which guard should extend from vertical plane in which axis of the roller lies 3 feet 6 inches 1.05 metres
Requirement (a) for carding and teasing machines Maximum distance from floor to underside of guard enclosing side gearing of carding and teasing machines 8 inches 200 millimetres
Requirement (c) for carding and teasing machines Maximum space between bars or rods of guard on doffing roller 1½ inches 38 millimetres
Minimum distance from doffer pin points to underside of rods or bars 4 inches 100 millimetres
Maximum space between drawing pressing roller and first rod 2 inches 50 millimetres
Minimum distance between outermost bars or rods measured over periphery of guard 12 inches 300 millimetres
Requirement (e) for carding and teasing machines Maximum distance between lowest cross-member of underframe and floor 8 inches 200 millimetres
Maximum space between bars or rods covering openings above lowest cross-member 6 inches 150 millimetres
Requirement for cop winding machines Maximum width of slots in fencing for pedal levers in cop winding machines of “cop above cone” type 1 inch 25 millimetres
Requirement (c) for dressing machines, cylinder and box or store type Minimum space between any yarn guide roller and its adjacent steam cylinder on cylinder type dressing machines 3 inches 75 millimetres
Requirement for looms Maximum clearance between guard and shuttle when shuttle is placed on fell of cloth with loom crank shaft on top centre ½ inch 13 millimetres
The Agriculture (Lifting of Heavy Weights) Regulations 1959[^f00030] The Agriculture (Lifting of Heavy Weights) Regulations 1959[^f00030] The Agriculture (Lifting of Heavy Weights) Regulations 1959[^f00030]
Regulation 3 Maximum weight of a sack or bag permitted to be lifted or carried by a worker unaided 180 lb 80 kilograms
Factories (Cleanliness of Walls and Ceilings) Order 1960[^f00031] Factories (Cleanliness of Walls and Ceilings) Order 1960[^f00031] Factories (Cleanliness of Walls and Ceilings) Order 1960[^f00031]
The Schedule
Paragraph 9(d) Height above which parts of rooms, passages and staircases are exempt twenty feet 6 metres
Gas safety Regulations 1972[^f00032] Gas safety Regulations 1972[^f00032] Gas safety Regulations 1972[^f00032]
Regulation 5(a) Internal diameter of service pipe 2 inches 50 millimetres
Regulation 10(d) Minimum fall of pipe one inch in ten feet 25 millimetres in 3 metres

SCHEDULE 2 — SCHEDULE TO BE SUBSTITUTED AS THE SCHEDULE TO THE COTTON CLOTH FACTORIES REGULATIONS 1929

SCHEDULE

Dry Bulb Readings Wet Bulb Readings
(1) (2)
10 9
11 10
12 11
13 12
14 13
15 14
16 15
17 16
18 17
19 18
20 19
21 20
22 20.5
23 21
24 22
25 22.5

SCHEDULE 3 — AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE FLASH POINT OF PETROLEUM-SPIRIT

PART I — AMENDMENTS TO THE PETROLEUM (CONSOLIDATION) ACT 1928

(1) (2)
Provisions Extent of repeal or modification
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928[^f00033] Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928[^f00033]
Section 17 After subsection (5) insert the following new subsection— 6 In any case where these is doubt as to whether the substance tested is petroleum-spirit the testing shall be carried out using the Abel test apparatus. .
Section 20 Repeal
Section 23
Definition of “I.W.G.” Repeal
Definition of “petroleum-spirit” For the definition of petroleum-spirit, substitute the following definition— “Petroleum-spirit” means such petroleum as when tested in accordance with Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984/1244) has a flash point of less than 21°C Celsius. .
Schedule 2 Repeal.

PART II — AMENDMENTS TO INSTRUMENTS

(1) (2)
Provisions Extent of revocation or modification
Petroleum (Mixtures) Order 1929[^f00034] Petroleum (Mixtures) Order 1929[^f00034]
Article 1 After the words “Petroleum-spirit” substitute the following words— except in so far as the methods referred to in Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification of Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984/1244) are inconsistent with or contradictory to Part II of the Schedule to this Order (manner of testing mixtures of petroleum). .
The Schedule
Part I In Part I for “seventy-three degrees fahrenheit” substitute “21 degrees Celsius”.
Part II
Paragraph 1 (Liquid Mixtures) After the words “shall be tested by” substitute the words— a suitable method referred to in Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984. .
Paragraph 2 (Sedimentary and Viscous Mixtures) In sub-paragraph (1) after the words “shall be tested by” substitute the words— a suitable method referred to in Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984. . In sub-paragraph (2) after the words “with a stirrer” substitute the words— appropriate to the method of test and the test shall be carried out by a suitable method referred to in Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984. . In sub-paragraph (4) after the words “shall be” substitute the words “a test specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984.”.
Paragraph 3 (Solid Mixtures) a For the words from “solid mixture of petroleum” to “the Act of 1928” substitute “shall be that which is carried out with Abel apparatus according to a method for that apparatus set out in Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984.”; b for “cylinders 1½ inches long” substitute “cylinders 38 millimetres long”; c for “1/4 inch in diameter” substitute “6 millimetres in diameter”; d for “shortened to 1/2 inch” substitute “shortened to 13 millimetres”; e for “a depth of 1½ inches” substitute “a depth of 38 millimetres”; f for “about 75° Fahrenheit” substitute “about 22° Celsius”; g for “72° Fahrenheit” substitute “20° Celsius”; h for “73° Fahrenheit” substitute “21° Celsius”.
The Dry Cleaning Special Regulations 1949[^f00035] The Dry Cleaning Special Regulations 1949[^f00035]
Regulation 2(2) For the definition of “Flash point” substitute the following definition— “Flash point” means the flash point determined in accordance with Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1983 (S.I. 1984/1244).
Regulation 2(2A) After paragraph (2) of regulation 2 insert the following paragraph— 2A Solely for the purposes of these Regulations, for sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph 4 of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 there shall be substituted the following sub-paragraph— b by one of the non-equilibrium methods referred to in paragraph 6, except that when the flash point falls within the range 30° C to 34° C that flash point shall be confirmed by the use of like apparatus using the appropriate equilibrium method referred to in paragraph 5.
The Factories (Testing of Aircraft Engines and Accessories) Special Regulations 1952[^f00036] The Factories (Testing of Aircraft Engines and Accessories) Special Regulations 1952[^f00036]
Regulation 2(2) For the definition of “Petroleum-spirit” substitute the following definition— “Petroleum-spirit” means petroleum-spirit as defined in section 23 of the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 (1928 c. 32 amended by S.I. 1992/1811) and any other flammable liquid or substance which when tested in accordance with Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984/1244) has a flash point of less than 21 degrees Celsius. .
The Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing Regulations 1960[^f00037] The Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing Regulations 1960[^f00037]
Regulation 3(2) For the definition of “Abel closed test” substitute the following definition— “Abel closed test” means a test carried out with Abel apparatus according to a method for that apparatus set out in Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances p Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984/1244).
The Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972[^f00038] The Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972[^f00038]
Regulation 2(2) In the definition of “highly flammable liquid” from the words “when tested” to “32 degrees Celsius and” substitute “when tested in accordance with Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984/1244) has a flash point of less than 32 degrees Celsius and”.
Regulation 2(2A) After paragraph (2) of regulation 2 insert the following paragraph— 2A Solely for the purposes of these Regulations, for sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph 4 of Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations 1984 there shall be substituted the following sub-paragraph— b by one of the non-equilibrium methods referred to in paragraph 6, except that when the flash point falls within the range 30° C to 34°C that flash point shall be confirmed by the use of like apparatus using the appropriate equilibrium method referred to in paragraph 5. .
Schedule 1 Repeal
The Fire Certificates (Special Premises) Regulations 1976[^f00039] The Fire Certificates (Special Premises) Regulations 1976[^f00039]
Schedule 1 Part III
Paragraph 25(a) For the definition of “highly flammable liquid” substitute the following definition— “highly flammable liquid” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(2) of the Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972 (S.I. 1972/917 as amended by S.I. 1978/209 and S.I. 1992/1811).

Signed

Signed by order of the Secretary of State.

Patrick McLoughlin — Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, — Department of Employment — 21st July 1992

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

1 Part I of these Regulations amends the enactments listed in Part I of Schedule 1, namely the Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act 1922 and the Petroleum (Consolida tion) Act 1928, by substituting measurements expressed in metric units for measure ments not so expressed.

2 Similar amendments are made to the Instruments listed in Part II of that Schedule.

3 The substituted measurements preserve the effect of the original provisions except to the extent necessary to obtain amounts expressed in suitable and convenient terms. Regulation 4 provides that the amendments do not relate to plant, buildings, or other permanent structures in existence or under construction immediately before the coming into force of these Regulations if that plant or those buildings or other permanent structures complied with the then existing Regulations.

4 By regulation 5, the Modification of Space in Bakehouses Order 1903 and article 4 of the Notification of Employment of Persons Order 1964 are revoked.

5 Part II of these Regulations amends legislation relating to humid factories used for the manufacture of cotton and similar goods. The effect of the amendments are to permit humidity measurements to be made using accurate hygrometers rather than just wet and dry bulb hygrometers which are calibrated on the Fahrenheit (non-metric) temperature scale.

6 The legislation amended is— a section 68 of the Factories Act 1961; b the Flax and Tow Spinning Regulations 1906; c the Hemp Spinning and Weaving Regulations 1907; d the Cotton Cloth Factories Regulations 1929, and e the Jute (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1906.

7 Part II of these Regulations also revokes section 79 of the Factories Act 1961 (which relates to the approval of plans for cotton cloth factories) and the Flax and Hemp (Record of Humidity) Order 1961.

8 Part III of these Regulations amends the definition of “petroleum-spirit” in the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 to correspond with the definition now used internationally and also permits the test methods that are in use internationally to be used. There are consequential amendments to the instruments listed in Part II of Schedule 3.

Footnotes

[^f00001]: 1974 c. 37; sections 15, 49 and 50 were amended by Schedule 15 of the Employment Protection Act 1975 (c. 71) paragraphs 6, 15 and 16 respectively.

[^f00002]: S.R. & O. 1929/300.

[^f00003]: S.R. & O. 1903/1157.

[^f00004]: S.I. 1964/533.

[^f00005]: 1961 c. 34, relevant amending instrument is S.I. 1983/978.

[^f00006]: S.R. & O. 1906/177, amended by 1988/1657.

[^f00007]: S.R. & O. 1907/660, amended by S.I. 1988/1657.

[^f00008]: S.R. & O. 1929/300.

[^f00009]: S.I. 1948/1696, amended by S.I. 1988/1657.

[^f00010]: S.I. 1961/1070.

[^f00011]: 1928 c. 32.

[^f00012]: 1922 c. 35.

[^f00013]: 1928 c. 32.

[^f00014]: S.R. & O. 1906/177, amended by S.I. 1988/1657.

[^f00015]: S.R. & O. 1907/17, amended by S.I. 1973/36 and S.I. 1980/1248.

[^f00016]: S.R. & O. 1907/660, amended by S.I. 1988/1657.

[^f00017]: S.R. & O. 1920/1622.

[^f00018]: S.R. & O. 1921/1825, amended by S.I. 1928/82.

[^f00019]: S.R. & O. 1928/82, amended by S.I. 1989/635.

[^f00020]: S.R. & O. 1928/548, amended by 1934/207.

[^f00021]: S.R. & O. 1929/300.

[^f00022]: S.R. & O. 1929/534, amended by S.I. 1951/926.

[^f00023]: S.R. & O. 1929/952, amended by S.I. 1979/427 and S.I. 1982/630.

[^f00024]: S.R. & O. 1929/992.

[^f00025]: S.R. & O. 1929/993.

[^f00026]: S.R. & O. 1939/571, amended by S.I. 1989/635.

[^f00027]: S.R. & O. 1946/2107.

[^f00028]: S.I. 1948/1547.

[^f00029]: S.I. 1948/1696, amended by S.I. 1988/1657.

[^f00030]: S.I. 1959/2120.

[^f00031]: S.I. 1960/1794, amended by S.I. 1974/427.

[^f00032]: S.I. 1972/1178; these Regulations have effect as if made under section 15 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37) by virtue of Schedule 8, paragraph 6 of the Gas Act 1986 (c. 44).

[^f00033]: 1928 c. 32.

[^f00034]: S.R. & O. 1929/993.

[^f00035]: S.I. 1949/2224 amended by S.I. 1983/977.

[^f00036]: S.I. 1952/1689, amended by S.I. 1983/979 and S.I. 1989/639.

[^f00037]: S.I. 1960/1932 amended by S.I. 1969/690, S.I. 1974/1681, S.I. 1980/1248 and S.I. 1983/644.

[^f00038]: S.I. 1972/917 amended by S.I. 1978/209.

[^f00039]: S.I. 1976/2003 amended by S.I. 1985/1333 and S.I. 1987/37.

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