Employers have a duty to report certain dangerous occurrences and accidents at work to the Local Authority who will investigate any incidents. The outcome of these enquiries usually involves the giving of advice to the employer. If a blatant breach of requirements is identified as the main reason for an accident happening, then formal action will be taken.

The construction of domestic, commercial and industrial buildings are bound by fire safety requirements including safe means of escape, internal/external stability, accessibility for fire equipment, containment of smoke/fire. The local fire service inspect premises to ensure compliance with all legislation.

The local authority will keep information on any businesses that have been prosecuted for Health and Safety breaches.

A local authority carries out regular checks on local businesses and business premises to ensure that safe and healthy working conditions are provided for all employees and visitors.

The local authority provide food hygiene and occupational health and safety training courses for managers and staff of local businesses. Some of the courses may also be open to members of the public.

The local authority are responsible for ensuring that there is no danger to the public caused by disused mines, quarries or tips in their area. The authority can require the owners to carry out remedial work where such a site is potentially unsafe or may carry out the remedial work and reclaim expenses where the owner fails to act on notice to do so.

The local authority is responsible for carrying out routine inspection of commercial premises to ensure health and safety practices at work and may also provide basic health and safety training courses.