Health And Safety Leaflets
Health and Safety
The Health and Safety at Work Order (Northern Ireland) 1978 protects the health and safety of people - employed or self-employed - at work. Every employer must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all their employees, customers and visitors.
The leaflet entitled 'Health and Safety Law' is a brief guide to health and safety at work law.
A brief guide has been produced for businesses, employees and their representatives for 'What to expect when a Health and Safety Inspector Calls'.
Health and Safety Information Leaflets by Business Type
Click below for important health and safety information for various types of businesses.
Accidents
If you are an employer, self-employed, or in control of work premises, you are required under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) to report certain work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences. You can download a blank NI2508 RIDDOR form, fill it in and send it to your local authority.
Managing Health and Safety
Managing health and safety is essential even for the smallest businesses. A work injury or disease can seriously harm not only the health or welling being of an individual but the financial viability of your business.
A Safety Pays guidance document can be obtained from your local authority. This document provides step by step advice for small businesses on a range of health and safety issues including risk assessment and writing a safety policy.
