In the hospitality industry, cellars are probably the most confined of spaces and the highest risk of death comes from the silent killer – CO2 gas.
Health and Safety in Cellars
For work in confined spaces this means identifying the hazards present, assessing the risks and determining what precautions should be taken.
If gas from CO2 cylinders leaks into your cellar the gas, which is heavier than air, can build up in pools over a period of time. Anyone going down into the cellar is then at risk of asphyxiation.
Use the results of a risk assessment to help identify the necessary precautions to reduce the danger of injury. These will depend on the nature of the confined space, the associated risk and the work involved.
For help completing a risk assessment for your type of premises, go to the HSE website using the links from this page.
Dispense Gas Safety
The pages in this section have information on:
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Dispense Gas Safety
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Nitrogen (N2) Gas
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Storage and Use of Gas Cylinders
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Dealing with a Gas Leak
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Small Gas Leaks
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Major Gas Leaks
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Gas Leak Medical Emergencies
