Health and safety at work - advice and training
Risk assessment
The council carry out inspections of businesses in the borough such as offices, shops, leisure centres, hotels, outdoor markets and warehouses to ensure conditions are satisfactory and safe.
We do not deal with construction, manufacturing or council buildings. These are dealt with by the Health and Safety Executive ().
We investigate reports of accidents at work that involve staff or the general public.
We investigate complaints relating to health and safety matters at a workplace.
We provide information to businesses and members of the public to increase awareness of health and safety and assist business comply with the law.
Much of the team's work is determined by statute and the Divisional Enforcement Policy (pdf 61KB) lays down how legislation is interpreted and enforced.
Report a trading standards, licensing or environmental health problem in the borough
» Report it online - or call 020 8753 1081
Other help and information available
Violence at work is not part of the job - A guide for businesses in London
Work related violence is any incident in which a person is abused threatened or assaulted, in circumstances related to thier work. If you or your staff have ever been affected or concerned by violence at work this Violence at Work Guide (pdf 3.77 MB) has all the advice you need.
Control of Noise at Work - a guide for employers in pubs, clubs and music venues
If you have to raise your voice above music you and your staff are at risk of permanent hearing loss. This Control of Noise at Work Regulations guide (pdf 2.74MB) will assist you in assessing and controlling exposure to noise at work.
The Good Hoteliers Guide - A guide for hoteliers on the successful health and safety management and more
The Good Hoteliers Guide (pdf 267 kb) A guide for hoteliers on the successful health and safety management and more is intended to help hotel owners and managers comply with their legal requirements under health and safety, food and consumer protection law. It contains many contact details and web addresses where more detailed information can be downloaded free.
Find a Course
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health has a course finder for you to find the right training in the UK for all in food safety, health & safety and environmental protection.
http://www.cieh-coursefinder.com/
Cooling tower public register is available from the link below
»Cooling tower public register (pdf 18KB)
Information concerning health and safety is available from the source below
Free information leaflets
For free leaflets and guidance notes concerning health and safety at work visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/index.htm (Opens new window).
Legal guidance and legislation
For copies of guidance, codes of practice and health and safety legislation visit: http://www.hsebooks.co.uk/ (opens new window).
Reporting accidents and injuries
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurances Act 1995 (RIDDOR) places a duty on employers to report certain types of accidents, injuries, diseases and dangerous occurances to their health and safety enforcement authority. For information on what types of accidents are reportable visit: http://www.riddor.gov.uk/info.html (Opens new window).
Newsletters and Bulletins
'Read the Business News Review newsletters packed full of useful information to help local businesses comply with regulation and keep on the right side of the law' (Opens new window)
For further information or to make a complaint, email commercialservices@lbhf.gov.uk, 6th Floor, Town Hall Extension, King Street, London,W6 9JU. Tel: 020 8753 1081
page updated 23 November 2011
Page last updated: 18/04/2012
