This page lists the type of workplaces HSE is responsible for and those where Local Authorities have responsibility. It also lists some other enforcing authorities (e.g. for food, environment and railways) you may find useful.
HSE is responsible for enforcing health and safety at workplaces including:
You should contact your local authority environmental health department if you have a query about the following type of premises:
You may find this list of enforcing authorities and contact details useful.
| Concern | Enforcing body |
|---|---|
| Poor food hygiene | Environmental Health Department (Local Authority) |
| Pollution, including nuisance noise | Environmental Health (Local Authority) |
| Problems with goods and services you have bought | Trading Standards (Local Authority) |
| Road, highways and pavements | Highways Department (Local Authority) |
| Unstable/dangerous buildings | Building Control (Local Authority) |
| Road traffic issues | Police |
| Roadworthiness of vehicles | Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) |
| Railway health and safety | Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) |
| Waste disposal, contaminated ground, some air pollution issues | Environment Agency |
| Treatment of patients in the NHS in England | Patient Advisory Liaison Services |
| Care of patients and users of health and social care services in England | Care Quality Commission |
| Care of patients in health services in Scotland | Healthcare Improvement Scotland |
| Care of patients in health services in Wales | Healthcare Inspectorate Wales |
| Care of users of social care services in Scotland | Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland |
| Care of users of social care services in Wales | Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales |
| Employment issues, including bullying and harassment at work | Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) |
| Repairs of council owned property | Ombudsman |
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