Health and Safety Legislation
Health and Safety Executive
The Government's Health and Safety Executive owns and enforces Health and Safety related legislation. Click here for HSE. Legislation covering all aspects of Health and Safety at Work can be found at the Direct Gov website. Click here to access. Legislation in Northern Ireland differs slightly from that of mainland Britan. Click here for The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland.
You are required to put the following details onto this poster:
- • Employee Representative(s)
- • Management Representative
- • Enforcing Authority
Click here for HSE's guidelines for completing this poster.
Accidents at Work
By law, accidents and injuries at work must be reported under the HSE's RIDDOR legislation (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations). Our Accident Report Book conforms to the requirements of RIDDOR and of the Data Protection Act. Click here for RIDDOR Guidelines and Legislation.
Other Useful Health and Safety Links
Small Business Checklist: Checklist for all employers, who are required by law to control health and safety risks.
UK Safety Network: UK-specific health, safety and welfare related web sites.
