The Health and Safety in Employment Act sets out duties which are in turn supplemented by regulations, approved codes of practice, and guidelines developed by, or in conjunction with, the Occupational Safety and Health Service.

Follow this link to the Guide to the Health & Safety in Employment Act on the Department of Labour (OSH) Website. It is easy to follow and has some great case studies.

Regulations made under the Act describe some of the requirements that apply to specific work situations. Like the Act, regulations are enforceable, and breaches may result in prosecution and fines.

Follow this link to a summary of the Health & Safety Regulations 1995 on the Department of Labour (OSH) Website.

Approved codes of practice are guidelines that have been approved by the Minister of Labour under the Act. Their requirements are not mandatory or enforceable as such, but their observance is accepted in Court as evidence of good practice.

Follow this link to a list of the Approved Codes of Practice on the Department of Labour (OSH) Website

Guidelines are developed by, or in conjunction with, the Occupational Safety and Health Service. They are an important source of guidance for employers and others on how to meet the minimal compliance with the legislation.

Follow this link to a list of the Guidelines on the Department of Labour (OSH) Website