Health and Safety at Work

Health & Safety Enforcement

The enforcement of health and safety is split between Local Authorities and the Health & Safety Executive, based on the main work activity. The main activities covered are as follows:

North Norfolk District Council

• Hotels
• Leisure activities
• Offices
• Shops
• Theatres and cinemas
• Tyre and exhaust fitting
• Warehousing
• this is not a complete list of premises

Health and Safety Executive

• Agriculture
• Construction and demolition
• Education
• Factories
• Forestry
• Laboratories
• Printing
• Vehicle repair
• Workshops
• this is not a complete list of premises

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Inspection of Businesses

Premises are inspected for health and safety based on risk. The frequency of the visits depends on the number of hazards and how they are controlled. The greater the number of hazards, and the less they are controlled, the greater the number of visits a business will receive.

If you require advice on good practice for your business, or wish to make a complaint about any premises you have visited, contact the Commercial Team.

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Investigation of Accidents and Incidents

Accidents and incidents that occur at work, or in connection with work activities, are investigated by either the Commercial Team or the Health and Safety Executive to prevent their recurrence. The level of investigation will be dependent on the severity of the accident.

For guidance on whether an accident should be reported to us, contact the Commercial Team. Generally, the following events should be reported, which is done via the Incident Contact Centre on (0845) 300 9923 or via the Incident Contact website:

• fatalities;
• specified major injuries;
• injuries that result in absence from work for over three days;
• injuries to a member of the public who is taken to hospital for treatment directly from the premises;
• dangerous occurrences;
• industrial diseases.

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Complaints

Complaints about health and safety at work are investigated by the Commercial team and action taken where necessary. The level of investigation will be dependent on the severity of the findings.

If you wish to make a complaint contact the Commercial Team.

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Sunday Trading

For Sunday Trading Act information, please speak to a member of the Commercial Team.

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Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers

Requirement to register wet cooling systems

The Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992 require those in control of premises with wet cooling systems to register them with their local authority and to notify any subsequent changes, including when the plant ceases to be in operation. Whilst the task of maintaining records of wet cooling systems rests with local authorities, responsibility for enforcement of standards of assessment and control is split between the HSE and the local authorities.

The main purpose for this notification process is to identify where potential sources of risk are located and allow for easier identification, monitoring and inspection by the enforcing authorities.

If you wish to notify us of a new plant or any changes to an existing plant please complete the Notification Form. Registration is free. There are two ways of registering your cooling tower and/or evaporative condenser. To register online you must first register with Business Link, you can then apply online:

• Notification of cooling towers and/or evaporative condensers
• Change a cooling tower and/or evaporative condenser notification

Alternatively, the form can be completed electronically or downloaded below. It can then be sent to use by post or email.

The application will be determined within 7 days from the receipt by this authority of an acceptable and complete application. The Cooling Tower and Evaporative Condenser Register is also available to download.

Notification Form and Register

• Notification Form for Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers (Word)
• Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Register (PDF)