2. What do we do in East Devon
We try to prevent workplace occupational accidents and ill-health by:
- Inspecting certain workplaces to make sure that risks are properly managed
- Investigating accidents, occupational ill-health and dangerous occurrences
- Investigating complaints about working conditions or work practices
- Making recommendations of good practice
- Helping people meet their legal responsibilities
- Acting as a source of advice on any aspect of health and safety
- Promoting awareness/knowledge of safety issues through campaigns, newsletters, seminars or training courses
- On occasions ensuring that certain actions are taken by way of formal notices
- Taking legal proceedings where it is the public interest to do so