Who is responsible?
The enforcement of health and safety in workplaces is split between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local authorities such as Cheltenham Borough Council.
Use the table below to see who is the enforcing authority for different areas. For more information, please see the HSE A-Z guide to allocation.
| Local authority enforced | HSE enforced |
|---|---|
| Shops | Building sites |
| Warehouses | Factories |
| Offices | Mines and quarries |
| Hotels and catering | Farms |
| Sports | Fairgrounds |
| Leisure | Railways |
| Residential care homes | Chemical plants |
| Churches | Nuclear and offshore installations |
| Consumer services (such as launderettes, hairdressers undertakers, shoe repairers, tyre and exhaust fitters) |