Health and Safety Executive

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

Quick links

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Updated 08.12.09