The government has announced that the majority of UK health and safety rules will have been simplified by the time the current parliamentary session ends in May, without detrimental effect to UK workplaces.
Workplace safety
The Department for Work and Pensions noted that 84% of health and safety laws had been repealed or improved ‘without compromising health and protection for workers’, with resultant savings of £21.25 million to businesses since the 2010 election. Future changes to electrical product testing guidance could lead to potential savings of £30m.
Commenting on the changes, Judith Hackitt, chair of the Health and Safety Executive said: “We have a proud history of worker protections and we continue to work with business and others to ensure that regulations are appropriate and effective.
“As an organisation, we’ve completed a comprehensive review of our stock of legislation, delivered a substantial package of reforms and reduced the regulatory burden – all without compromising or diluting protection for workers.”
If you’re struggling to keep up with the changes to legislation when it comes your electricity and lighting, contact Eaton Electrical today on 01509 414222. Our services include electrical inspection and testing, emergency lighting testing and portable appliance testing.
