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