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HSE sole regulator for electricity transmission and ...
HSE sole regulator for electricity transmission and distribution safety
From next month HSE assumes a role of sole regulator for all safety issues, both employee and public, associated with electricity transmission and distribution.
Relevant officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Engineering Inspectorate will transfer to work with HSE under an Agency agreement. Permanent transfer will be enabled by a Regulatory Reform Order under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill later this year.
Comment:
“The transfer simplifies matters for industry – for example, there will now be only one safety regulator to report incidents or injuries to - whilst maintaining current regulatory standards and consistency. HSE is committed to the principles of better regulation and this transfer demonstrates that work is in progress to implement the Hampton report’s recommendations.” - HSE’s Director of Field Operations.
05.09.06
