The Carcinogens and Mutagens (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2020
These Regulations amend the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3100) (“the 2007 Regulations”) and the Mines Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3248) (“the 2014 Regulations”). They implement, in relation to United Kingdom ships (as defined by regulation 2 of the 2007 Regulations), Directive 2017/2398/EC (OJ No. L345, 27.12.2017, p. 87-95), which amends Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work. They also make provision to implement Directive 2017/2398/EC in relation to coal mine workers in Great Britain.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
20 Jan 2020
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In force
02 Mar 2020
Enabling power
In so far as the following Regulations are made in exercise of powers conferred by section 85 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995, the Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 86(4) of the Act, consulted persons in the United Kingdom that the Secretary of State considers will be affected by the proposal to make these Regulations.
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