The Health and Safety Executive is carrying out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses in all areas to ensure they are COVID secure.
They are making calls to give expert advice on how to manage the risks and protect workers, customers and visitors. They are also working closely with local authorities, assisting them in the sectors they regulate such as hospitality and retail.
By calling and visiting premises and speaking directly to employers, they can check the measures have been put in place are in line with government guidance. Inspectors will make COVID-secure checks as part of their normal role in visiting workplaces during the pandemic. Officers that visit premises will be carrying identification or a letter of authorisation from HSE. If you wish to verify an officer that calls or visits your organisation, please call 0300 790 6896.
If you receive a call or visit from the HSE, you should participate in the spot check as failure to do so could lead to enforcement action.
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