Protecting our environment
Information on health and safety in the home, at work and at public events, how to deal with hazardous substances, reporting nuisances such as noise pollution and smoke and how to identify and report harmful and invasive plants.
Health and safety
Information and advice about health and safety at work and at home
Port health
As a port health authority we have responsibility to protect the public, environmental and animal health of the UK
Infectious disease
We are directly responsible for investigating any case of infectious disease and liaise closely with public health bodies
Event organisation and safety
What you will need to do to make sure that any event you are organising is safe and has the correct permissions
Hazardous and toxic substances
There is general and specific legislation controlling the transportation, storage, use and disposal of hazardous substances
Harmful weeds and invasive, non-native plants
There are a number of plants that should be prevented from spreading
Contaminated land
If land is contaminated it can pose a risk to people and the local environment
Safer Workplace, Better Business
Our easy to use information pack can help you to manage risks in your business
Chimney safety
How to keep your chimney clean and safe to help prevent fires and other damage