Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 July 2011.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether either the Civil Aviation Authority or the Health and Safety Executive are actively enforcing the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) for United Kingdom aircrew; and, if they are not, what assessment they have made of why they are not doing so.

Answer: The operation of aircraft in and over Great Britain is subject to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Consequently, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 (as amended) do apply to aircraft in flight in airspace above Great Britain. However, the Civil Aviation Authority (Working Time) Regulations 2004 (as amended), also impose a duty on employers to ensure adequate health and safety protection of aircraft crew on British-registered aircraft at all times. These regulations cover aircraft in flight and are enforced by the CAA. The Government require that the Civil Aviation (Working Time) Regulations 2004 (as amended) should be enforced in a proportionate and reasonable way. The CAA's approach is to liaise with industry, agree guidance and react to complaints as appropriate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 10259; 729 c36-7WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Civil Aviation Authority
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Air pollution Aircraft Crew Civil Aviation Authority Contamination Enforcement Health and safety Health and Safety Executive Air conditioning
Legislation: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
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