Mr. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether, in view of recent explosions in the United States of America, he is satisfied with the safety of grain silos in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. John GrantI am informed by the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that he is satisfied that industry is well aware of the risks of explosion in grain silos and of the precautions necessary to eliminate or minimise those risks.
Grain silos are subject to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, which places obligations on employers to ensure the safety of work-people and members of the public who may be affected by the work activity. The Act also imposes obligations on those who design, manufacture, import or supply plant for use in connection with 164W work activities and on erectors and installers to ensure that it is safe when property used.