Requirements

Since April 2009 most new businesses no longer need to register with the council. However, if you work with hazardous substances, such as asbestos, or in a hazardous industry, such as construction, you may need to apply for a licence or notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or the council.

For further information contact the environmental health team or HSE ainfoline on 0845 345 0055

Employers liability compulsory insurance

The law says most employers must have Employers Liability Compulsory Insurance. If this applies to you, you must display the certificate where your staff can easily read it.

For further information visit the HSE website Health and Safety Executive This link will take you to an external website... .

Risk assessments

Every employer is required to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risk to the health and safety of their employees (see link on the left).

Further information

You can check the requirements your business needs to comply with under health and safety law on the HSE website. Health and Safety Executive This link will take you to an external website...

The HSE also provide advice and produce leaflets on a wide range of different topics.