Section 1.0 Introduction
Section 2.0 General Environmental
Section 3.0 Air Emissions
Section 4.0 Solid and Hazardous Waste
Section 5.0 Water Resources
Section 6.0 Above and Below Ground Tank Management
Section 7.0 Community Noise
Section 8.0 PCBs
Section 9.0 Asbestos
Section 10.0 General Health and Safety
Section 11.0 Equipment, Machine and Electrical Safety
Section 12.0 Material Handling and General In-Plant Safety
Section 13.0 Fire Safety
Section 14.0 Transport of Dangerous Goods
Section 15.0 Industrial Hygiene
Section 16.0 Chemical Management
Section 17.0 Construction Work Site Safety
Section 18.0 EH&S Training
Section 19.0 EH&S Record Keeping

Each protocol section begins with a summary description of the various regulations covered and is followed by the body of the protocol itself which contains a series of questions relating to the applicable legislation. Important clarifying information is often furnished either as a "Note" to a particular question or in an accompanying table or appendix.

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This protocol has been prepared to reflect the principal environmental, health and safety (EH&S) legislation that applies to facilities located in Great Britain, which encompasses England, Scotland and Wales. Broadly speaking, requirements are the same for England and Wales whereas some differences can exist relative to Scotland. Where major geographical distinctions are found, they are specifically noted within the applicable protocol sections. Otherwise, the reader should assume that the requirements apply throughout Great Britain.

Major regulatory bodies for Great Britain include:

• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
• Scottish Environmental Protection Agency - (SEPA)
• Health and Safety Commission / Health and Safety Executive

Major EH&S legislation:

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Pollution Prevention Control Act 1999

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