Health & Safety at Work
Elmbridge Enforcement Guidelines

The Elmbridge Enforcement Policy is based on the Government's Enforcement Concordat. Our Policy will be updated in the light of any advice issued by the central government, such as the Health & Safety Commission (HSC) or the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

The aim of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act is to protect employees and the public by preventing accidents and illness in workplaces.

The enforcement responsibility is divided between:

• the Local Authority (Elmbridge Council's |Environmental Health & Licensing Division) and
• the |HSE (Health & Safety Executive).

Details of |who inspects which premises are available to view and a fully comprehensive list is available at the |Health and Safety Executive website (under Enforcing Authority).

In addition to inspections we can also take formal legal action against businesses that flout the law.

Read our |Enforcement Guidelines in more detail.