Safety in the Workplace

Background information

The Council is responsible for enforcing Health and Safety legislation in work premises within Cheshire West and Chester. These premises include: offices, shops, warehouses and leisure activity centres.  For further information please call 0300 123 7 038 and ask to speak to the Council's Health and Safety Team

Or write to

Consumer Protection and Investigations Team
Regulatory Services
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Backford Hall
Backford
CH1 6EA.

The Health and Safety Executive are responsible for enforcing Health and Safety legislation in factories, transport, agriculture and other large industries.

The service

The Council's aim is to ensure that all relevant premises within the local authority are inspected in accordance with an agreed risk rating in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons at work and persons who may be affected by that work.

Main activities

  • Accident Prevention
  • Health and Safety Inspections
  • Accident Investigation
  • Food Safety