HSE has produced guidance to help all those working in MVR to safely store and handle airbags and seat belt pretensioners
 

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Issued: 5 March 2025

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Storing and handling airbags and seat belt pretensioners safely

HSE has produced guidance to help all those working in motor vehicle repair to safely store and handle airbags and seat belt pretensioners.

If these devices are not handled correctly there is the possibility of physical injury and poisoning.

The guidance provides simple precautions you can take to reduce the risks and includes information on:

  • licensing
  • safe storage
  • safe handling
  • requirements for supply


Visit HSE's website to read the guidance: Storing and handling airbags and seat belt pretensioners safely.

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