Health and Safety
Either the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or local authority will be responsible for health and safety enforcement. This depends on the main activity undertaken by a business. In general the Health and Safety Executive inspects premises such as factories, mines, fairgrounds and farms. Councils have the responsibility for catering, leisure, offices, residential care, retail and wholesale businesses.
The 1974 Health and safety at Work act places general duties on all employers to protect the health and safety of their employees and other who may be affected by their work activities.
The following publication is an introduction to health and safety for small businesses. This may be a starting point for you when starting a new business or reviewing your health and safety arrangements.
Introduction to Health and Safety
One of your responsibilities is to inform and consult staff and the following leaflet can be printed for them.
Health and Safety Law
The HSE website has a wide range of information on how you can prevent injury and occupational disease
Health and Safety Executive
Please call Environmental Health at North Dorset District Council (01258) 484381 or e-mail us for more details of this service. |
