Enforcement responsibilities
The workplace and public safety team aims to protect the health, safety and welfare of people who may be exposed to risks from work activities within the borough, including employees and members of the public.
The team visits businesses to raise awareness of health and safety issues, such as falls from height, slips and trips, risk assessments.
We inspect offices, warehouses, shops, places of entertainment, hotels, and leisure centres, and more to ensure they meet safety standards.
We do not deal with construction, manufacturing, council buildings, and some motor vehicle repair premises. These are enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Inspections
The team carries out proactive inspections on specified high risk premises. Reactive inspections are carried out following complaints or accident notifications. More information on this is included in the following document policy on selection and investigation of workplace service requests and accidents
Inspectors have a right to enter any workplace without giving notice, although notice may be given. They always carry identification to show they are authorised officers.
During a visit an inspector would expect to:
- look at the workplace
- look at work activities
- look at your management of health and safety
- check that you are complying with health and safety laws
Email healthandsafety@ealing.gov.uk for advice or any concerns on workplace health and safety related matters in the borough.
When you contact us please provide as much detail as possible including;
- your contact details
- the name and address of the premises or activity you are concerned about
- a description of concerning activity and any photos or videos if available
Further information
To report a concern that relates to a business where the HSE are the enforcing authority please complete a report on their Tell us about a health and safety issue form