Simple terms explainer:
Councils have a duty to enforce health and safety law in certain workplaces such as shops, offices, warehouses, and hospitality businesses. In simple terms, this means they check that employers are keeping staff and customers safe, investigate accidents and complaints, give advice on how to follow the law, and take action if serious risks are found. Their role is to help prevent harm and protect public safety at a local level.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental services
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Economic stability
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health In Scotland (SOCOEHS)
Standards and frameworks
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