§ Lord Moynihanasked her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have investigated the possibility of an exemption for the adventure activities sector from the proposed Work at Height Regulations; and, if so, what was the outcome. [HL4674]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions (Baroness Hollis of Heigham)The Health and Safety Commission is still considering its advice to Ministers on the draft Work at Height Regulations. Any advice given will address the possibility of an exemption for the adventure activities sector.
§ Lord Moynihanasked her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have investigated how other member states within the European Union intend to implement the proposed Work at Height Regulations with regard to the adventure activities sector; and, if so, what was the outcome. [HL 4675]
§ Baroness Hollis of HeighamTo date there is every indication that all member states will transpose the Temporary Work at Height Directive (2001/45/EC) and that it will be applied to all sectors where there are employed persons. How member states implement the directive with respect to adventure activities will be a matter for national legislation and practice and will not become clear until implementation is complete.