Explanatory note

These Regulations contain repeals and modifications of provisions of—

(a) the Agriculture (Poisonous Substances) Act 1952;

(b) the Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act 1956;

(c) certain Regulations made under the 1956 Act; and

(d) certain Regulations made under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 which affect farm safety.

The Regulations are made in consequence of the amendment of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 by the Employment Protection Act 1975 giving the Health and Safety Commission responsibilities for farm safety. They transfer to the Health and Safety Executive certain functions hitherto performed by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (or in Scotland, by the Secretary of State). They also repeal spent provisions.