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What it regulates
Aligns occupational risk prevention references with the CLP classification and labelling of substances and mixtures. It affects prevention services, safety signs, carcinogens and chemical agents.
Who it applies to
Articles one–four and final provisions: amendments to RD 39/1997, RD 485/1997, RD 665/1997 and RD 374/2001.
Key provisions
In RD 39/1997 it amends annex I.b and annexes VII and VIII: hazardous activities and agent lists linked to pregnancy and breastfeeding move to CLP categories and hazard statements.
Official referenceIn RD 485/1997 it revises article 1.3, removes the harmful-or-irritant warning sign and adapts identification of containers, pipes and storage areas. The general danger sign is permitted only in the expressly stated cases.
Official referenceIn RD 665/1997 it aligns definitions with CLP categories 1A and 1B and references to mixtures, substitution and information. This is the 2015 reform: later coverage of other agents must be checked in the updated regulation.
Official referenceIn RD 374/2001 it adjusts the definition of a hazardous chemical agent and risk-assessment information, including the REACH safety data sheet and workers’ access to that documentation.
Official referenceHistory and versions
Initial publication: 04/07/2015 · Initial entry into force: 05/07/2015
BOE-A-2015-7458Transposes Directive 2014/27/EU. Its own record contains no subsequent relationships; later amendments must be followed in each destination regulation.
Transitional provisions and application notes
Published on 4 July 2015 and effective from 5 July 2015. Current duties require reading all four destination texts and later amendments; applying this amending instrument’s original wording alone is insufficient.
Official referenceNo separately consolidated text has been located. The original publication is linked, and that absence is not used to infer repeal. The sheet does not replace product-specific classification or workplace risk assessment.
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Earlier references (6)
- Amends · BOE-A-2001-8436
- Amends · BOE-A-1997-11145
- Amends · BOE-A-1997-8668
- Amends · BOE-A-1997-1853
- Transposes · DOUE-L-2014-80414
- In accordance with · BOE-A-1995-24292
