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Health and Safety Executive
CD268 Consultation on Draft Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs):
Provision and Use of Work Equipment (L22)
Safe Use of Power Presses (L112)
Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery (L114)
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L22: Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER)
Q1. How would you rate this version of the guidance in terms of ease of understanding?
Very good
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Q2. The majority of the background and information on PUWER has been removed. Have we
struck the correct balance in this version with relevant information, but not including too much
background information?
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Q3. Does it contain all the information you need?
Yes
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Q4. The proposal is to change ACOP material on chainsaws to reflect current industry
guidance. This is set out in para 132 (in revision mode, so the proposed changes are clear). Is
this change:
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Unhelpful
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If unhelpful, please give details:
Q5. Are there any areas of ACOP or guidance where you believe more work could be done to
simplify or clarify the information provided?
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No
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L112: Safe Use of Power Presses
Q6 This guidance has been updated and simplified. No substantive changes are proposed to
ACOP or guidance material. Does it contain all the information you need?
Yes
No
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If not, please give details:
Q7. We are proposing a small change to the wording of ACOP paragraph 33 (shown in revision
mode). This change is intended to clarify the meaning of the paragraph, not to change the
meaning.
Your views on the change are welcomed:
L114: Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery
Q8. This guidance has been updated and simplified. No substantive changes are proposed to
ACOP or guidance material. Does it contain all the information you need?
Yes
No
If not, please give details:
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Q9. ACOP paragraph 41 and paragraph between 138 and 139 were time-limited. These
paragraphs have been revised to reflect that. Are these paragraphs still clear about what is
required?
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Q10. ACOP paragraph 86 looks at the elements to be included in training schemes. This has
been amended to include reference to health issues as well as safety issues.
Your views on the change are welcomed:
Q11. A few words have been added to ACOP paragraphs 40, 61, 62, 63, 112, 113, 131 (in
revision mode) for clarification. Are these changes:
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If unhelpful, please give details:
Other
Are there any further comments you would like to make on the issues raised in this
consultative document?
Is there anything you particularly like or dislike about this consultation? Please provide
comments.
Please send your response by 23 May 2014 to:
Tricia Anderson
Health and Safety Executive
Redgrave Court
Merton Road
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Liverpool
L20 7HS
E-mail: PUWERACOP.consultation@hse.gsi.gov.uk
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