We enforce and give advice to workplaces to make sure health, safety and welfare standards are met and not causing a risk to the public and employees.

We enforce the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in some workplaces in the borough. All other businesses are enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

We inspect these workplaces and make sure they are meeting the legislation, investigate accidents and cases of ill health and we provide information, guidance and advice. We also look into reports in relation to accidents, dangerous occurrences and diseases.

To report an accident call 01622 602205. If an accident occurs somewhere else it needs to be reported to the HSE.

You are expected to write your own policies and carry out the necessary assessments. The HSE will give you guidance for this.

Asbestos

You can contact us for advice about asbestos and the best way to get rid of it. We do not remove asbestos but you can take it to Tovil Recycling Centre.

There is further information about asbestos on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website.