We have created this page to as a reference point to try and keep you update on any health and safety issues that may affect your business.

On this page we will reference:

  • new legislation and guidance documents
  • details of any intervention work that we are carrying out
  • any interesting accidents or prosecutions

We hope that you find this information useful, however if you ever have a health and safety related query then please do not hesitate to contact the Commercial Group and we will try to assist you or at least point you in the right direction:

  • Tel: 01509 634628
  • E-mail: env.health@charnwood.gov.uk
  • Twitter: @charnwoodBC

HSE newsletter

You can also subscribe to the free of charge HSE Health and Safety bulletins, which have all the latest HSE news, health and safety advice, case studies, court stories and guidance. Click on the link below for further details.

The HSE also have a wide range of tools which you can subscribe to keep you up to date and you are advised to look at.

What's new

New managing health and safety guidance

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched new guidance to help make it easier for larger organisations and businesses to understand how to manage health and safety. Click on the link below for further information.

National Local Authority Enforcement Code - health and safety at work

The National Local Authority Enforcement Code has now been published in response to recommendations that HSE be given a stronger role in directing Local Authority's health & safety inspection and enforcement activity.

Last updated: Thu 25th April, 2019 @ 09:52