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Health and safety is about preventing people from being harmed at work or becoming ill, by taking the right precautions and providing a satisfactory working environment. Implementing good health and safety practices will help you comply with the law and provide an acceptable workplace. For more information on your legal responsibilities as a business please visit the Business Link Health and Safety site.

Health and Safety in Ashfield

The Health and Safety Division is concerned with public Health and safety issues in the District.

All premises should register with their local authority or The Health and Safety Executive. For more information on this and any other issue please contact the Ashfield District Council Health and Safety team on 01623 450000.

Environmental Health

The Environmental Health Division is committed to taking a holistic approach to safeguarding the environment of Ashfield and the public health and safety of residents, people who work here and visitors.

The Environmental Health Division deals with a range of subjects that are likely to have an impact on businesses in Ashfield. For more information contact the Environmental Health team on 01623 450000.

Other Resources

If you cannot find something the following resources may be able to provide you with the information you require:

Health and Safety Executive
Ensuring that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life.

The British Safety Council
Occupational health and safety training, safety audits and expert advice.

Institution of Occupational Health and Safety
Europe's leading body for health and safety professionals.

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