Skip to main content

Warning notification:Warning

Unfortunately, you are using an outdated browser. Please, upgrade your browser to improve your experience with HSE. The list of supported browsers:

  1. Chrome
  2. Edge
  3. FireFox
  4. Opera
  5. Safari
HSE National Procedure

HSE National Procedure for Conducting Equality Impact Assessments (EQIAs)


Topic: Equality impact assessments
Document Owner: HSE National Lead, Diversity Equality and Inclusion, HR Leadership and Capability
National Group: HSE Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) team, HR Leadership and Capability
Effective From: 28 January 2026
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) sets out the process for conducting Equality Impact Assessments (EQIA). EQIA is the process used by the HSE to enhance the diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) content of workplace policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
HSE National Procedure for Conducting Equality Impact Assessments (EQIAs)
PDF, 1.11MB

The purpose of this SOP is to set out a clear and consistent methodology for conducting EQIAs. The process may also be used to equality-proof key decisions and strategies impacting upon the workforce.

The HSE is committed to enhancing the way in which it addresses diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) in the infrastructure, policy and practice relating to its workforce, as outlined in the HSE’s Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Strategy 2022-2024 and subsequent strategies.

Back to HSE National Central Repository