Health and safety for employees

We investigate complaints from employees regarding unsafe or poor working conditions in premises throughout the district. 

You should first raise any concerns directly with your employer (or through your health and safety representative) before contacting us. This gives your employer the opportunity to address the matter. 

If you are not satisfied with their response or they fail to address your concerns, get in touch using the details at the bottom of this page for further advice.

Your rights

Everyone is entitled to work in a safe and healthy environment. As an employee you should expect:

Safe working conditions

Employers should regularly consult their workers on health and safety issues. Any concerns raised by employees should be noted and acted on promptly. 

Staff welfare and facilities

Workplaces must meet the health, safety and welfare needs of employees. This may include providing basic welfare facilities such as toilets, washing facilities and drinking water. 

It may also include arrangements for people with disabilities. Find out more about workplace facilities on the HSE website.

First aid at work

Workplaces should have suitable arrangements to ensure employees receive immediate attention if they’re injured or taken ill at work. Find out more about first aid in the workplace on the HSE website.

Reporting accidents

You should inform your employer when workplace accidents occur. They’re responsible for reporting some work-related accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences. 

Find out more on our accident reporting page.