Information on the HSE Act 1992

The links listed below will provide you with information on the Health and Safety in Employment Act and how to comply with it.

• A quick guide Introduction to the Health and Safety in Employment Act
• The publication A Guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act (including the 2002 amendments)
• Other guidance on the legislation published by The Department (including factsheets and publications)
• Summary of prosecutions under the Act
• Cabinet Papers that describe the policy, research and background to the changes proposed by the Bill as they were put to Cabinet in 2000 and 2001

Health and Safety in Employment Act and Regulations

• The Health and Safety in Employment Act (and regulations made under it)
• A consolidated version of the Act, showing the 2002 amendments