Regulations and Laws

The following regulations and laws are of relevance to the maintenance and operation of a traditional windmill for grinding wheat into flour and opening it up to the public.

Restoration / Development

• Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

Maintenance

• COSHH - Control of substances hazardous to health. Chemicals stored and/or used in the workshop, shed and kitchen are covered.
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). Steps chain, climbing rig for sails, lifting gear for stone raising/lowering.

Milling Flour

Note: HSM does not sell the souvenir flour it produces as food.

• COSHH - Control of substances hazardous to health. Flour can be a hazardous substance with safety (fire) and health (allergy and lung) risks.
• The Miscellaneous Food Additive Regulations 1995. If HSM were to process its wholemeal flour into white flour then some additives would be required.
• Bread and Flour Regulations 1998
• The Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations 2013
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). Sack hoist operation.