§ Adam PriceTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to assess the safety practices of bungee jumping. [79747]
§ Mr. Nicholas BrownI have been asked to reply.
Health and safety law applies to bungee jumping activities. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 are of direct relevance.
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the industry have assessed health and safety in this activity and have issued guidance.
As a result of a recent fatal accident the Health and Safety Commission and Health and Safety Executive will review the safety practices in the light of findings of the continuing investigation.
Responsibility for enforcement of health and safety law in respect of bungee jumping activities falls to the relevant authority.