How HSE regulates

Coronavirus (COVID-19): update

As a regulator, our goal is to prevent workplace death, injury or ill health.

We achieve this by working with dutyholders to help them understand the risks they create and how to manage them.

Find out what regulation and enforcement means for your business:

We operate permissioning and licensing activities in major hazard industries.

We set the strategy, policy and legal framework for health and safety in Great Britain.

We also work collaboratively with other regulators, agencies and government departments.

We encourage broader ownership by influencing and engaging all those who have an interest in health and safety.