The Environmental Health Service at Surrey Heath Borough Council
The Environmental Health Service has a Health and Safety team that promotes and maintains standards of health, safety and welfare at all work places within the Borough for which the Council has responsibility.
Inspectors from the Environmental Health Team at Surrey Heath Borough Council are responsible for the enforcement of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Opens in a new window (and relevant statutory provisions) within the Borough of Surrey Heath in the following:
We help local businesses maintain a safe business both by carrying out interventions and inspections and by offering practical advice and guidance to comply with the law.
Officers are also authorised to undertake inspections, projects, complaints and investigations.
The Health & Safety at Work etc. Act (1974)
The Six Pack
Health and Safety law is enforced by officers from Surrey Heath Borough Council or the Health and Safety Executive depending on the premises. These officers also advise businesses to help them comply with the law.
Officers' powers include:
More information:
WCOVL - What to expect when a Health and Safety Awareness Officer Calls Opens in a new window