Accidents and investigation

• inspections of business premises such as offices, shops and warehouses to ensure conditions are satisfactory and safe.
• investigation of accidents at work which involve either staff or the general public.
• investigation of complaints relating to health and safety.
• we provide information to businesses and members of the public to increase general awareness of health and safety.
• we do not deal with Council buildings and employees, manufacturing, construction or food industries.
• health and safety in food premises industry is dealt with by our food team except in food manufacturing which is dealt with by the Health and Safety Executive.
• council buildings, manufacturing and construction industries are also dealt with by the Health and Safety Executive.
• more information: you can find more information on the Health and Safety Executive web site
• accidents causing an employee to be absent for 3 days or more from work, or a member of the public being taken to hospital, needs to be reported on the HSE RIDDOR site.

For further information or to report an accident in a workplace, contact our Environmental Health team on 01707 357242 or E.Health@welhat.gov.uk