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What are ozone-depleting substances? Ozone-depleting substances (ODS) are synthetic chemicals that harm the stratospheric ozone layer, the shield that protects the earth from damaging ultraviolet radiation. They include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), carbon tetrachloride and methyl bromide. ODS have been used in refrigeration equipment, air conditioning systems, fire extinguishers, aerosol propellants, solvents and as blowing agents in insulation foams. Background to the GB ODS Regulation The UK is a party to the 1985 Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The Vienna Convention is a framework treaty intended to: restrict activities likely to damage the ozone layer co-operation in collecting and sharing information on the effects of human activities on the ozone layer See Practice Note: Vienna Convention 1985 (protection of the ozone Layer)—snapshot. The Montreal Protocol sets out a timetable for phasing out and eliminating the production and use of substances that deplete the...

Alternative routes for occupational disease compensation Understandably, claimant practitioners will first direct their efforts towards a common law action in the civil courts for occupational disease. There are, however, occasions when that conventional route is unavailable to the client. This may stem from how the illness was contracted and, frequently, the absence of an identifiable tortfeasor (or at least one with insurance). In such cases, a range of statutory and administrative compensation schemes may offer an alternative avenue of redress. For civil claims for mesothelioma sufferers, see Practice Note: Mesothelioma claims—procedure. For each scheme identified, this Practice Note sets out the particular circumstances in which turning to the scheme may be appropriate... The Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979 (P(WC)A 1979) Definition Pneumoconiosis describes a group of conditions arising from the inhalation and retention of dust within the lungs. Applying Apply by completing the relevant section of the ‘Mesothelioma and other lung diseases (PWC1)’ form and returning it to: Barnsley Industrial...

Assimilated Regulation (EC) 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer Entry into force: 20 November 2009; applied from 1 January 2010 (Article 31). England and Wales implementation: Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations 2015, SI 2015/168. Subject: Protection of the ozone layer. What are ozone-depleting substances? Ozone-depleting substances (ODS) are human-made chemicals that damage the stratospheric ozone layer, which shields the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. They include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), carbon tetrachloride and methyl bromide. ODS have been used in refrigerators, air conditioners, fire extinguishers, aerosol propellants, solvents and as blowing agents for insulation foams. Background to the GB ODS Regulation The UK is a party to the 1985 Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The Vienna Convention is a framework convention intended to: restrict activities likely to harm the ozone layer;...