Enforcement Officers

The ultimate purpose of the enforcing authorities is to ensure that duty holders manage and control risks effectively, thus preventing harm. The term ‘enforcement’ has a wide meaning and applies to all dealings between enforcing authorities and those on whom the law places duties.

Schools may be visited by anyone of the following enforcing authorities:-

  Health and Safety Executive (Health and Safety)
  Environmental Health Team (Food Safety and pollution only)
  Fire Safety Officers (Fire Safety)
  Environment Agency

It is important to deal with enforcing authorises professionally and this guidance can assist.


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Guidance for dealing with enforcement officers

This guidance outlines:-

  the responsibilities of the enforcing officer,
  their powers
  the action they can take
  how schools can respond to a visit from an enforcing authority.

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