Health and safety at work

We carry out routine inspections of commercial premises to check they meet Health and Safety legislation.

We also:

• investigating complaints and accidents
• give advice to new and existing businesses

Types of premises we inspect

We inspect a wide range of premises, including:

• offices
• shops
• hotels
• restaurants, pubs and clubs
• leisure centres and gyms
• places of worship
• nurseries and playgroups
• sheltered accommodation and care homes
• hair and beauty salons
• warehouses
• builders merchants
• tyre and exhaust fitters

Working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

We work closely with the HSE on health and safety matters.

Visit the HSE website for:

• guidance on how to comply with the law
• industry specific advice
• a register of convictions and enforcement notices