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Get there, be safe: safety and logistics
9.1 Introduction
The operation of SNG uplinks inevitably brings both the operator and occasionally the public into contact with a number of potential hazards. In this chapter, we will examine the range of hazards and the measures that can be taken to minimize the risks. There is health and safety legislation in many countries covering these hazards, so for illustrative purposes we will look at how these are addressed by safety agencies in the UK and in the US.
In the UK, the primary safety agency is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and in the US, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These two safety agencies have adopted best practice in formulating their safety policies, ...
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