Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations (NI) 1979
Appointment of Safety Representatives
Reg. 3
Functions of Safety Rep.
Reg. 4
Time to carry out Functions
Reg. 4 (2)
Consultation with Safety Reps.
Reg. 4 A
Power to carry out workplace inspections
Reg. 5
Right to examine Information/Records
Reg. 7
Reg. 9 Safety committees
Reg. 11 presentation of case to industrial tribunals
Management of Health & Safety at work Regulations (NI) 2000
Requirement to carry out Risk Assessments (PSNI)
Reg. 3 (1)
Information to employees
Reg. 10 (1)
Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations (NI) 1993
Temperatures
Reg. 7 Legislation uses the phrase "comfortable" (PSNI guidance states indoors usually above 16 centigrade)
Lighting
Reg. 8
Workspace dimensions
Reg. 10 (11m cubed, regard maximum ceiling high as 2.4 metres)
Provision of sanitary conveniences
Reg. 20
Provision of drinking water
Reg. 22
Provision of lockers
Reg. 23
Provision of facilities for rest and eating areas
Reg. 25
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (NI) 1993
Provision of PPE
Reg. 4
Maintenance and replacement of PPE
Reg.7
Accommodation for PPE
Reg.8
This is a short list of useful legislation for PFNI Safety Representatives; it is by no means exhaustive.
It should always be remembered that Article 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Order (NI) 1978, places an onus on all employees in regard to their own Health & Safety and co-operation with the employer in this respect.
