LATEST NEWSHSE Launches Post AALA Consultation
29th June 2011
The Health & Safety Executive have launched a 12 week consultation on the new code of practice that will replace AALA licensing. Outdoor activity providers, sports clubs and teachers are among those being asked for their views on HSE proposals. The new code of practice will help providers understand how to comply with legal requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA). Subject to the outcome of the consultation, it could take the form of a statement of general principles applicable to all existing and emerging activities, or be more specifically aimed at a narrower range of activities. The code will sit above existing non-statutory schemes such as those run by some national governing bodies (NGBs). As well as developing a code of practice it is proposed that any replacement scheme will provide reassurance to users of adventure activities that a provider is compliant and one of the key questions being asked is how the industry sector will oversee and monitor compliance with the code. The consultation includes consideration of the degree to which participation in an NGB scheme should be taken as sufficient reassurance of safety standards. To take part in the consultation visit http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd236.htm. The consultation period will end on 21st September 2011 and the intention is for legislative change to start during May 2012.
