In the UK the enforcement of health and safety in the workplace is largely divided between local authorities and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

The relevant enforcing authority for different categories of workplace is established by the Enforcing Authority Regulations. These Regulations allocate responsibility according to the nature of the main work activity, as follows:

Local authority (unless Council run)

Shops
Offices
Catering Premises
Accommodation
Leisure and sporting activities
Warehouses
Residential care homes
Hairdressers /Beauty parlors
Cinemas
Tyre and exhaust centres
Churches
Launderettes

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Docks
Farms
Fairgrounds
Construction activities
Council owned premises
Dentists
Doctors
Universities
Schools
Factories
Hospitals
Nursing homes

The HSE website contains a comprehensive range of health and safety information and guidance that provides facts on health and safety legislation and what businesses have to do. Start by looking under the relevant topic or industry section.

If you require health and safety advice or technical advice in relation to a work activity for which Pembrokeshire County Council is the enforcing authority then contact us.

For technical advice in relation to a work activity for which HSE is the enforcing authority, please contact HSE using online form available on HSE website.

For further information contact:

Health and Safety Team,
Public Protection Division,
Pembrokeshire County Council,
County Hall,
Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire,
SA61 1TP.

Tel: 01437 775179
E-mail: health&safety@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

ID: 1407, revised 17/03/2023