The Council enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act by:

• Routine inspections
• Responding to complaints
• Investigating accidents

If you have had an incident at a place of work - regardless of whether you are an employee there - the employer should report the accident, either to the Council or to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

The Council has produced a Health and Safety Handbook which contains general information and guidance on a variety of health and safety topics which will be relevant to everyone who goes to work. This booklet is handed out at all our inspections and is available for all businesses. You can pick up a copy of the handbook from our office or contact us and we will supply you with one.

Another useful source of information for small businesses is the HSE website link. They are responsible for the regulation of risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain. They provide guidance for businesses and produce useful leaflets which are free or can be downloaded from the website.  

Business Advice - Setting Up and Running a Business

Health and Safety at Work is part of the Public Protection Service

Public Protection Service Charter

Public Protection - What We Do

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