Consultation Closed
Consultation opened 09 March 2026, 9:00 am and closed 11 May 2026, 12:00 pm.
This consultation relates to proposals by HSENI to revoke or repeal ten legislative measures (two Acts and eight Statutory Rules) that have been identified as being redundant or that have been overtaken by more up-to-date Regulations. It is also proposed to take the opportunity to make eight minor amendments to five Statutory Rules that are required.
The legislation proposed for removal is the:
- Factories Act (Northern Ireland) 1965 (sections 40, 115, 117, 119, 120, 154, 163, 169 and 170)
- Office and Shop Premises Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (sections 42, 43, 45, 56, 59, 63, 65, 68, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78 and 80)
- Factories (Modification for Docks, Building and Engineering Construction, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1939
- Factories Act (Northern Ireland), 1938 (Extension of section 47) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1948
- Office and Shop Premises Act (Repeals and Modifications) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979
Factories Legislation (Repeals and Modifications) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1979 - The Fire Services (Factories) (Repeals) Order (Northern Ireland) 1986
- The Fire Services (Office and Shop Premises) (Repeals) Order (Northern Ireland) 1986
- Pressure Vessels (Verification) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999
- Gas Cylinders (Pattern Approval) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999
The legislation proposed for amendment is the:
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997
- Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015
- The Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016
- The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
- The Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013
Why your views matter
There are a number of safety and practicality questions which arise when making amending legislation such as MRRAR, and HSENI wishes to gather views from a wide range of interested parties before any legislative changes are made.
The consultation document can be accessed via the link below. Please read it in full before you submit your response. Instructions on how to submit your response and whom to contact with any further questions can be found in the document.
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The closing date for receipt of comments is no later than noon on 11 May 2026.