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Northern Ireland workplace safety quick check
Quick checklist for employers in Northern Ireland to verify HSENI compliance. Covers risk assessments, employers' liability insurance, RIDDOR NI reporting, competent person duties, and HSENI inspections.
Is your NI workplace compliant?
In Northern Ireland, workplace safety is enforced by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), not HSE. Most duties mirror GB law, but reporting thresholds and enforcement routes differ. Use this checklist to verify you are meeting your obligations.
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Have you completed a risk assessment?
Health and safety in Northern Ireland
Full guide to HSENI obligations including risk assessment requirements.
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Do you have employers' liability insurance?
Employers' liability and HSENI enforcement
Insurance requirements and what happens if HSENI finds you non-compliant.
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Do you know the RIDDOR NI reporting rules?
RIDDOR reporting in Northern Ireland
NI-specific reporting thresholds, deadlines, and how to report to HSENI.
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Have you appointed a competent person?
Competent person and safety duties
Who counts as a competent person and how to meet this requirement in NI.
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Do you know what to do if HSENI visits?
Responding to HSENI enforcement
What to expect during an HSENI visit and how to respond to notices.