Health and Safety

Information and advice on health and safety at work

Category Items

Accident prevention

Accidents are a major cause of injury, disability and death, particularly among young children and older people. In England, accidents are responsible for 10,000 deaths a year. Accidents have a significant impact on society both emotionally and financially.
Accidents at work

Under the Reportable Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), all employers have a legal duty to report certain types of accidents to the Council.
Health and safety - enforcement

The Council has a legal duty to enforce the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and related legislation.
Health and safety at work - advice

The Council is responsible for carrying out routine inspections of commercial premises to ensure health and safety practices at work.
Health and safety at work - investigation

The Council is responsible for dealing with problems relating to work related accidents.
Health and Safety at work - regulation and inspection

The Council carries out regular checks on local businesses and business premises to ensure that safe and healthy working conditions are provided for all employees and visitors.
Prosecutions register

The local authority enforces trading, licensing and public health legislation covering all aspects of consumer protection issues, rogue traders and food premises. In addition to this, the Council also enforces anti-fraud legislation in relation to dishonest claims for benefit.