Date: February 2, 2012
Time: 5:11 pm
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 require that any machinery:
- Is safe (free from risk to safety and health) when supplied
- Is CE marked and
- Comes with a declaration of conformity and user instructions in English
Manufacturers of machinery have responsibilities to meet these standards and requirements when machinery is first placed on the European market.
Suppliers must supply safe machinery in accordance with the requirements of Section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (In part “1 (a) to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that the article is so designed and constructed as to be safe and without risk when properly used”).
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Date: January 24, 2012
Time: 4:16 pm
The HSE are asking for views on the 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 by clicking here
Responses are required by 12 March 2012.
The legislation proposed for removal is the:
- 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)
