HSE Consultation on Proposals to revoke seven Statutory Instruments

Posted on: February 7, 2012

The Health and Safety Executive is seeking views on the proposals to revoke six Regulations and one Order that have been identified as being redundant or that have been overtaken by more up-to-date Regulations. It is proposed that the following legislation be removed:

• Anthrax Prevention Order 1971 etc (Revocation) Regulations 2005
• Employment Medical Advisory Service (Factories Act Orders etc Amendment) Order 1973
• Health and Safety (Foundries etc) (Metrication) Regulations 1981
• Non-ferrous Metals (Melting and Founding) Regulations 1962
• Pottery (Health and Welfare) Special Regulations 1950
• Pottery (Health etc) (Metrication) Regulations 1982
• Regulations for use of locomotives and waggons on lines and sidings in or used in connection with premises under the Factory and Workshop Act 1901 (1906) (1906 No.679)

The consultation will end on 12th March 2012.

Further information can be found here.

Source: http://www.hse.gov.uk

Published: 01 February 2012