Workplace inspections
We inspect workplaces to:
- check that there are practices and procedures in place to keep employees safe
- make sure that employers follow health and safety law.
How often do we inspect workplaces?
We only inspect workplaces where we are responsible for enforcing health and safety law. How often we visit depends on:
- the hazards associated with the type of work carried out in each place
- the hazards posed to employers, employees and members of the public.
As an employer, the key health and safety issues that you should focus on include:
The Health and Safety Executive provides information and advice on all of these issues and many more.
