Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive, or HSE, is the government body responsible for overseeing workplace health and safety in the UK.
The role of the HSE is to:
• Advise on any health and safety matters.
• Conduct any serious accident investigations.
• Inspect workplaces
The HSE also has several legal powers and can:
• Demand entry to the workplace without giving notice to do so.
• Prosecute any company, employer or employee.
• Issue prohibition or improvement notices which have to be followed.