Prospective
(1)Part 1 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37) has effect as if section 29 of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) (security of supply, safety and inspections), and regulations made under that section, in so far as they relate to the protection of the public from dangers relating to electricity and to eliminating or reducing the risks of personal injury, were existing statutory provisions within the meaning of that Part.
(2)Without prejudice to the generality of section 15(1) of the 1974 Act (health and safety regulations), regulations under that section may—
(a)repeal or modify a provision mentioned in subsection (1),
(b)make any provision which, but for a repeal or modification under paragraph (a), could be made by regulations made under section 29 of the Electricity Act 1989.