HSE is organised into a number of Directorates. The Hazardous Installations Directorate is the operational arm responsible for Major Hazards.

Mining is a major hazard industry. As well as the operational arm HSE has a Policy Unit which supports Major Hazards work through the formulation of policy and legislation.

The Hazardous Installations Directorate are responsible for the implementation of policy directives. Inspectors within the operations group use a variety of methods in their day to day contact with stakeholders.

Methods include:-

• Inspection
• Investigation of accidents and inclidents
• Enforcement of statutory requirements
• Provision of advice on the nature of risks, their assessment and management
• Working with partners to identify, define, document and promote good practice in the assessment/management of major hazards (including research & standards development)