HSE Proposals to revoke seven statutory instruments CD238

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced today its proposals to revoke seven Statutory Instruments, that have been identified as being redundant or that have been overtaken by more up to date Regulations.  The consultation document can be found at www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd238.htm

Should you wish to comment, please do so to HSE by 12 March 2012.

If you are not the appropriate person in your organisation to provide a response to this consultation, please forward this message to the relevant contact.

The legislation proposed for removal is as follows:

• 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 No.679)