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What it regulates
Approves ITC 04.7.06 on assessing and controlling toxic gases in underground activities and extends ITC 05.0.02 to other flammable or explosive gases.
Who it applies to
ITC 04.7.06 addresses CO, CO₂, NO, NO₂, hydrogen sulphide and SO₂, and control of exhaust fumes and gases; other agents and explosive atmospheres require their specific rules.
Key provisions
The safety and health document must record initial assessment, measurement methods and frequency, ventilation control, maintenance and records. Gas mixtures and changes in work must be considered.
Complementary Technical Instruction 04.7.06Initial, periodic and control measurements are distinguished, together with daily and short-term limits. Measurements do not replace technical and organisational risk reduction; the ITC also requires oxygen not to fall below 19% by volume.
Complementary Technical Instruction 04.7.06Exceeding limits requires investigation and corrective action. In control measurements, reaching or exceeding the short-term limit requires stopping the task and withdrawing staff to the designated areas. The specific rules for each measurement type must be applied.
Complementary Technical Instruction 04.7.06The instruction includes maintenance of gas-generating equipment, health surveillance and training and information on risks, measures and relevant results.
Complementary Technical Instruction 04.7.06The amendment to ITC 05.0.02 sets a maximum hydrogen concentration of 0.4% by volume and requires measures to prevent other explosive gases from reaching their explosive range. Occupational exposure limits are not fire-alarm thresholds.
Article 2History and versions
Initial publication: 30/10/2018 · Initial entry into force: 30/04/2019
BOE-A-2018-14894Order published on 30 October 2018, with deferred entry on 30 April 2019. It approves ITC 04.7.06, amends 05.0.02 and repeals only the stated section of 04.7.02. The checked record lists no later changes to this instrument.
All text versions recorded by the BOE
| Publication | Effective date | Official reference | Affected provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/10/2018 | 30/04/2019 | BOE-A-2018-14894 | Preamble, Article 1, Article 2, Repealing provision sole, Final provision first, Final provision second, Final provision third, Signature, Complementary Technical Instruction 04.7.06, Annex I, Annex II |
Transitional provisions and application notes
Published on 30 October 2018, it entered into force on 30 April 2019 after six months. This start date must not be confused with publication.
Final provision thirdExpress repeal affects section 1 of ITC 04.7.02 on gas concentration limits, not the whole ITC. Read the sector-specific regime alongside applicable chemical-agent and carcinogen rules.
Repealing provision soleBOE also published this content as Order TEC/1196/2018, BOE-A-2018-15685. It is recorded as a linked duplicate publication, not as an independent obligation or a new amendment.
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Earlier references (3)
- Repeals · BOE-A-1985-19595
- Amends · BOE-A-1985-20808
- In accordance with · BOE-A-1985-10836
