The HSE are seeking views on proposals for the revision, consolidation or withdrawl of 15 ACOPs which are to be delivered by the end of 2013 and proposals for minor alterations (if required) to a further 15 ACOPs which are to be delivered by 2014. These include a proposal to withdraw the ACOP for the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and replace it with a suite of more specific, updated guidance by 2013. It also seeks views on a proposal to limit all ACOP documents to a maximum length of 32 pages, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Further information can be found here – http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/condocs/cd241.htm?ebul=consult&cr=1/jun12
You can also respond to the consultation via their online questionnaire – consultations.hse.gov.uk/consult.ti/cd241/consultationHome or you can complete the response document here – consultations.hse.gov.uk/gf2.ti/f/16674/436037.1/DOC/-/CD241%20Word%20response%20form.doc