HSENI Proposals for The Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Repeals, Revocations and Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

Overview

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