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• Mining and quarrying

  There are approximately 160 quarries and sand pits which employ about 3,800 people in Northern Ireland 

• Motor vehicle repair

  Motor vehicle repair is a complex and challenging industry to work in

• Petrol

  Petrol is a highly flammable liquid which, when improperly stored, poses a risk to you, people nearby and the emergency services if there is a fire. 

• PIC – Prior informed consent

  Update for importers or exporters of chemicals that are subject to the Prior Informed Consent Procedure

• Radiation

  Every day in Northern Ireland, several types of radiation are used in a diverse range of industrial, medical, research and communications applications

• Risk assessment

  A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, could cause harm to people, to enable precautions to be taken to prevent injury and ill-health

• Sickness absence

  In general it is accepted that work is essential to health, well-being and self-esteem

• Slips and trips

  Slips and trips are the most common cause of major injuries at work and make up over a third of all major injuries 

• Workplace Transport

  There can be more danger from vehicles in the workplace than on the public highway as operating conditions are different

• Waste and recycling

  HSENI’s primary role is to protect those who work in waste and recycling and anyone who might be affected by that work, for example, members of the public

• Work equipment and machinery

  The risks to people’s health and safety, from equipment that they use at work, must be prevented or controlled. 

• Young people

  Young people may face an increased risk of injury and death at work due to inexperience, lack of maturity and appreciation of risk

• Carbon monoxide

  Appliances fuelled with gas, oil, kerosene, or wood may produce carbon monoxide (CO)

• Making health and safety work for your business

  This section is aimed at employers of small to medium businesses and provides information on the essential health and safety basics which should be implemented.

• Migrant workers

  All workers get the same protection under Northern Ireland health and safety law whether they are working here legally or not. Your employer has to protect your health, safety and welfare 

• Employment Medical Advisory Service (EMAS)

  The Employment Medical Advisory Service (EMAS) is a statutory advisory body within HSENI.

• Forklift trucks

  Forklift trucks (FLTs) are involved in a large percentage of accidents in the workplace and users are being seriously injured, sometimes fatally, in accidents that are entirely preventable

• Woodworking

  The woodworking industry has one of the highest accident rates in manufacturing, most of which are caused by contact with moving machinery.

• New and expectant mothers

  This section provides useful information on what must be considered if there are new or expectant mothers in the workplace.It will help employers and employees understand what their responsibilities are and what they need to do to comply with the law.

• Metal Working Fluids

  Metalworking fluids (MWFs) - sometimes referred to as suds, coolants, slurry or soap are used during the machining of metals to provide lubrication and cooling.