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7 July 2025

In this legal update from our sponsor, Carson McDowell, Solicitor Eilis Maguire gives us an overview of the difference between gross negligence manslaughter and corporate manslaughter, referencing a high profile case taken by HSE this sprin..

6 June 2025

In May 2025 HSENI announced the launch of an inspection campaign focusing on the management of Legionella bacteria in hot and cold-water systems across public sector employers. This campaign serves as a timely reminder tthat many employers in No..

7 May 2025

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is encouraging visitors to drop by their stand at the Balmoral Show next week and learn more about their healthier workplaces campaign. Experts will be on hand to give advice on making wor..

14 April 2025

The 2025 NISG Quiz was held on Thursday 3rd April to a full house at Ulster University - Belfast Campus.  Sponsored by Safety Advice Centre and Ulster University, the quiz was a fiercely fought competition. View the full quiz report here. ..

17 February 2025

In 2024 the Electrical Training Trust, supported by HSENI, undertook a survey in Northern Ireland to determine the frequency, consequences, and reporting practices relating to electric shocks in the workplace. The survey revealed 80% of respondents ..

4 February 2025

HSENI will host a 2-day Workplace Health Conference & Exhibition on 9th and 10th April 2025, at La Mon Hotel Belfast, which will support their corporate mission for 2023-2028. The event will compliment the launch of a workplace health campai..

31 January 2025

The charity ballot at our NISG 2024 Quiz was in aid of Hugh's House, Dublin, a vital charitiy which James McCann, Asbestos Consultant with Safety Advice Centre, used when his baby son Tommy was born at 24 weeks in the Coombe Hospit..

21 January 2025

NISG are pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Moore to the role of NISG Chair following election at the 2025 AGM yesterday. Wendy, a professionally qualified Civil Engineer, is the Infrastructure SHE Manager at Translink and has now been an N..

28 November 2024

In this legal update from our sponsor, Carson McDowell, Solicitor Eilis Maguire gives us a legal overview of what has been happening locally in the world of health and safety. View the article here. ..

10 October 2024

Thursday 10th October 2024 is World Mental Health Day which gives local employers the opportunity to engage with their employees and supply chains to promote better mental health for all. It is well known that those in safe and  healthy wor..

30 September 2024

NISG are delighted to share news of our success at the recent Safety Groups UK Awards (SGUK), where we secured several major honours. Northern Ireland also featured heavily with wins on the day from our member organisations and associates. View..

9 September 2024

HSENI held a relaunch of their ‘Drive Danger Out’ campaign at an event in Parliament Buildings, Stormont on Monday 9th September 2024. Economy Minister Conor Murphy endorsed the campaign, which advises that following simple steps and chec..