South Staffordshire Councils Environmental Health and Licensing Team, are responsible for the

enforcement of health and safety standards at over 1500 commercial premises throughout South Staffordshire. These include premises used for warehousing, retail, offices, sporting and leisure

activities, hotels, catering, residential care accommodation and other consumer services.

 

It is a legal duty of all employers to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of employees, and

also for others who may be affected by their operations (e.g. customers, clients etc) is protected

as far as possible. These responsibilities include providing a safe place of work and ensuring that

working practices are safe; including having equipment and tools that are safe to use and well

maintained; providing information regarding materials used on the premises and ensuring that 

employees are trained in the safe use of such materials and equipment.

 

Unannounced inspections of businesses are normally undertaken throughout the year and in

accordance with a risk based programme. Our officers also investigate accidents and complaints

received from employees or members of the public which may require a visit to the premises.

 

If you are concerned about health and safety issues at your workplace, or at premises you have

visited, please contact the Food and Safety Team.

 

If you require any further information regarding our Occupational Health and Safety Services or

wish to report a problem where you work please do so on line using the Enquiry form.