Health and safety

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Health and safety visits

Health and Safety law is enforced by Inspectors from the Council's Environmental Health team or by Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Legionnaires disease

Legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, anyone can catch this disease but people who are over 45, smokers, heavy drinkers, those suffering from chronic respiratory or kidney disease and those with impaired immune systems are particularly susceptible.
Safer workplace, better business

Safer workplace, better business is a simple, jargon-free system to help small businesses comply with health and safety law.