HSE and welding

How to contact us

For general enquiries on health and safety in welding your first contact should be to HSE's national helpline Infoline. For local site-specific issues you can contact your local HSE Office and ask to speak to an inspector.

HSE's Operational Inspectors

HSE's Operational Inspectors deal with the welding industry on a day to day basis. They do this by:

• Carrying out inspections.
• Investigating accidents and complaints.
• Providing advice at visits, by phone, or by letter.
• Taking formal enforcement action where necessary.

HSE's Manufacturing Sector (Welding)

HSE's Manufacturing Sector deals with the welding industry at a national level. It does this by:

• Gathering intelligence about new technology
• Monitoring national health and safety performance
• Publishing industry specific guidance and good practice