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Which UK regulations deal with chemical agents on UK ships, and where can the MCA’s guidance be found?

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/330). The Regulations implement an EC Directive. MCA guidance on their requirements is in MGN 409 and Chapter 27, para. 27. 6, of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen.

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