UK Act of Parliament 2008 United Kingdom

Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008

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At a glance

guides: 1

Enforced by

HSE

Source status

Primary legislation · United Kingdom · In force

Linked content

1 practical guide · 2 step-by-step journeys · 1 statutory instrument

Key facts and requirements

Specific requirements and data extracted from this legislation.

HSENI penalty framework for health and safety offences
Penalty structure for health and safety offences in Northern Ireland under the HASAW (NI) Order 1978, Article 31. Summary conviction fines, Crown Court unlimited fines, …

Step-by-step journeys using this legislation

Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.

Responding to an HSENI investigation

Northern Ireland workplace safety quick check

Relevant guidance

Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act.

Respond to HSENI enforcement action

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

HSE

Primary

Health and Safety Executive

Workplace health, safety, and welfare regulation across all industries. Enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations. Investigates …

Legal relationships

These instruments amend, apply, or refer to this Act. They may not all create direct business obligations.

Secondary legislation (1)

Northern Ireland Statutory Rule The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (2011)