Advice and training

Advice for the public

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 applies to work activities. This includes the requirement to ensure the safety of members of the public who may be affected by the work activities. This includes shops, public buildings and leisure facilities for example.

Environmental Health enforce the health and safety at work legislation in retailers, wholesalers, offices, catering premises, leisure services and consumer services.

The Health and Safety Executive| enforce the legislation in manufacturing, health, construction, agriculture and education sectors and where work is carried out in domestic premises.

If you have a serious concern regarding public health and safety at a work place contact the appropriate enforcing authority. Contact Environmental Health on 01422 392373, Fax 01422 392399 or the Health and Safety Executive on 0113 283 4200.

If you are unsure who enforces the health and safety legislation at a particular workplace, please contact