Health and safety at work
Risk assessment
We carry out inspections of businesses in the borough such as offices, shops and warehouses, to ensure they are safe.
We do not deal with construction, manufacturing or council buildings. These are dealt with by the Health and Safety Executive (020 7556 2100).
We investgate reports of accidents at work that involve staff or the general public.
We investigate complaints relating to health and safety matters.
We provide information to businesses and members of the public to increase awareness of health and safety.
Much of the work of the team is determined by statute and the Divisional Enforcement Policy (pdf 61KB) lays down how legislation is interpreted and enforced.
» Report it - report a trading standards, licensing or environmental health problem in the borough
Or call 020 8753 1081
More information concerning health and safety is available from the sources listed below.
» Work place health and safety instruction pack (pdf 1.5MB)
» Cooling tower public register (pdf 38KB)
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
» Safety Review Issue 9 March 2007 (pdf 1.6MB)
» Safety Review Issue 8 Oct 2006 (very large pdf 8.6MB)
» Safety Review Issue 7 June 2006 (pdf 980KB)
For further information or to make a complaint, contact the safety and licensing team, 5th Floor, Town Hall Extension, King Street, London,W6 9JU.
