Health and Safety

A brief outline of the duties carried out by the Health & Safety Team

Welcome to the Health & Safety Team web pages. The team is committed to protecting the health and safety of employees and non-employees in Ceredigion. This is achieved by means of advice and training, investigation, regulation and inspection.

The team is responsible for enforcing the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated Regulations across a wide range of premises including shops, restaurants, warehouses, leisure and cultural premises in the County. We also work with other agencies and organisations e.g. the HSE to contribute towards health for all.

Follow the links below to access Health and Safety information for businesses and members of the public.

Workboost Wales\| Workboost Wales is a government funded service providing confidential, practical and free advice to small businesses in Wales on workplace health and safety, management of sickness absence and return to work issues.	Construction Safety\| If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties as well - find out more on this page
HOOF - Hygiene On Open Farms\| The number of school visits to Welsh farms has grown of late, as has the number of children contracting illness caused by bacteria such as E.coli 0157 and Cryptosporidium. In this article find out what the Health and Safety team are doing to tackle the problem.	Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers\| Cooling Tower Register - Over recent years there have been a number of outbreaks of legionnaires' disease associated with wet cooling systems (cooling towers and evaporative condensers), which have resulted in serious cases of infection and fatalities in a number of cases.
Firework displays\| Firework displays can be very spectacular community events and for it to go ahead without incident, businesses and organisations planning displays must appoint a competent person to have the overall responsibility for safety. Like most things planning well in advance will ensure the event runs smoothly on the night.	Sunbeds\| The social desirability of a tanned appearance is now viewed by many as a fashion accessory. However, high levels of ultra violet radiation (UVR) from equipment can cause injuries and ill-health to staff or customers.
RIDDOR\| Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995	Contact us\|
Health & Safety at Outdoor Events\|	Guidance on Portable Appliance Tests (PAT)\| Revised HSE guidance 'Maintaining portable electrical equipment in low-risk environments' has been published today (8/5/2012).
Health and Safety Projects 2012-2013\| This year, the following topics will be considered by officers from the Health and Safety Team during premises visits within the County	Safety at Petroleum Sites\| The Health & Safety team is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, The Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 and The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 at filling stations throughout the County.

Workboost Wales\| Workboost Wales is a government funded service providing confidential, practical and free advice to small businesses in Wales on workplace health and safety, management of sickness absence and return to work issues.	Construction Safety\| If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and you may have other duties as well - find out more on this page
HOOF - Hygiene On Open Farms\| The number of school visits to Welsh farms has grown of late, as has the number of children contracting illness caused by bacteria such as E.coli 0157 and Cryptosporidium. In this article find out what the Health and Safety team are doing to tackle the problem.	Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers\| Cooling Tower Register - Over recent years there have been a number of outbreaks of legionnaires' disease associated with wet cooling systems (cooling towers and evaporative condensers), which have resulted in serious cases of infection and fatalities in a number of cases.
Firework displays\| Firework displays can be very spectacular community events and for it to go ahead without incident, businesses and organisations planning displays must appoint a competent person to have the overall responsibility for safety. Like most things planning well in advance will ensure the event runs smoothly on the night.	Sunbeds\| The social desirability of a tanned appearance is now viewed by many as a fashion accessory. However, high levels of ultra violet radiation (UVR) from equipment can cause injuries and ill-health to staff or customers.
RIDDOR\| Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995	Contact us\|
Health & Safety at Outdoor Events\|	Guidance on Portable Appliance Tests (PAT)\| Revised HSE guidance 'Maintaining portable electrical equipment in low-risk environments' has been published today (8/5/2012).
Health and Safety Projects 2012-2013\| This year, the following topics will be considered by officers from the Health and Safety Team during premises visits within the County	Safety at Petroleum Sites\| The Health & Safety team is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, The Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 and The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 at filling stations throughout the County.