Key Objective:
- To enhance the Health Safety and welfare of all persons at work and to protect those who may be exposed to risks arising from work activities in the premises for which the Council are the Enforcing authority.
What we do
- We raise awareness of health and safety issues; providing help and advice to business owners, employees and members of the public, mainly by inspecting workplaces, investigating accident and complaints and registering certain types of businesses.
- Making sure health and safety law is complied with is a shared responsibility with the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland, who inspect manufacturing, construction, agriculture, education, transport and hospitals
The HSE website has a range of health and safety information translated into a variety of languages e.g. Chinese, Lithuanian which can be accessed using the link below
http://www.hseni.gov.uk/resources/publications.htm
The Environmental Health Department undertakes the Council Statutory obligations under the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 by:
- Inspecting workplaces on a risk assessed basis
Click here to view enforcement responsibility for different sectors.
- Providing Health and Safety Information and advice to businesses and employees on request
'Protect your Profit'
Health and Safety Premises Registration Form
Application for registration under Article 13 & 14 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (NI) Order 1985, to carry out the business of acupuncture/tattooing/ear piercing/electrolysis/semi-permanent skin clouring/cosmeetic piercing. Click here for further information on registration under Council Bye Laws
Legionella: Guidance for Providers of Residential Accomodation
Legionella: Guidance on producing a Risk Assessment and control measures for Spa pools
Policy on contact with representatives and employees during visits and disclosure of information
Health and safety in small businesses
Health and Safety Law:What you should know
- Investigating complaints and dealing with queries relating to the work environment
To make a complaint or query, you can e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or speak to a H&S officer on 02838312400.
Click here for advice on making a complaint relating to your workplace
- Investigating accidents at work
Click here for information on reporting accidents and incidents
Click here for an accident report form (NI 2508)
Click here to view RIDDOR information booklet
- Enforcement Policy
Click here for the Enforcement Policy
Click here to view the Health and Safety Service Plan
Useful health and safety websites:
www.healthandsafetyworksni.gov.uk
www.nifrs.org
