» Back to listing Proposals to revoke seven Statutory Instruments

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is proposing to revoke seven Statutory Instruments (SIs) -six Regulations and one Order -that have been identified as being redundant or that have been overtaken by more up to date Regulations.

An initial assessment by HSE has identified six Regulations and one Order that are now redundant or that have been overtaken by more up to date Regulations. It is proposed that these legislative instruments are revoked.

The legislation proposed for removal is the:

1. Anthrax Prevention Order 1971 etc (Revocation) Regulations 2005
2. Employment Medical Advisory Service (Factories Act Orders etc Amendment) Order 1973
3. Health and Safety (Foundries etc) (Metrication) Regulations 1981
4. Non-ferrous Metals (Melting and Founding) Regulations 1962
5. Pottery (Health and Welfare) Special Regulations 1950
6. Pottery (Health etc) (Metrication) Regulations 1982
7. 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)

Further details can be found via http://consultations.hse.gov.uk/gf2.ti/f/16034/419877.1/pdf/-/CD238.pdf