4. Health and Safety

• Name the piece of legislation covering occupational health in NI

  The main piece of legislation covering occupational health in Northern Ireland is the Health and Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1978
• Give two responsibilities of an employer in terms of health and safety

  The first responsibility the employer has is to draw up a health and safety policy and appoint a health and safety officer.

  The second responsibility the employer has is to supply employees with protective clothing, goggles etc
• Give two responsibilities of an employee in terms of health and safety

  The first responsibility an employee has is to follow the rules and guidance in the health and safety policy

  The second responsibility employees have is to take all reasonable care for their own health and safety and the safety of others
• Explain the role of the Health and Safety Executive

  The HSE has the responsibility of enforcing health and safety legislation. It also gives advice on health and safety matters and on the law. The Executive shares this responsibility with local councils, depending on the issue. It also conducts research into the working and effectiveness of regulations, advising the government after consultation with both employers and employees.