Are there maximum and minimum working temperatures?
For indoor workplaces there is no maximum temperature. Approved guidance suggests a minimum temperature in rooms where people normally work of 16 degrees centigrade or 13 degrees centigrade where the work involves severe physical effort.
For further information visit the, workplace health, safety and welfare pages on the Health and Safety Executive website (this page opens in a new window).
Do I have to carry out a risk assessment?
Yes, all employers must carry out a risk assessment. If you have 5 or more employees this must be recorded. For further information visit the risk management pages of the Health and Safety Executive website (this page opens in a new window).
Where can I get advice and guidance?
You can obtain advice and guidance from our health and safety guidance pages. You can also pickup free leaflets from the Environmental Health and Licensing offices from the address at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively visit the publications page on the Health and Safety Executive website (this page opens in a new window).
For fire safety advice contact Surrey County Council's Fire Prevention Officer responsible for Guildford and Waverley using the details below.
Surrey County Council's Fire Prevention Officer
Tel: 01483 517277
Email: farnhamfiresafety@surrey-fire.gov.uk
How do I report an accident?
Your can report accidents to the Health and Safety Executive by phone or online using the details below.
Health and Safety Executive
Tel: 0845 300 9923
Web: Health and Safety Executive website (this page opens in a new window).
What should I report?
To find out what you need to report visit the Health and Safety Exective website (this page opens in a new window).
Do I need to register my business with Guildford Borough Council?
In general businesses based in shops, offices and warehouses need to register with Guildford Borough Council.
Other businesses such as manufacturers need to register with the Health and Safety Executive. For more advice and to use their online registration form visit the Health and Safety Executive website (this page opens in a new window).
Certain businesses, including riding establishments, skin piercing, acupuncture and tattooists, require a licence before they can trade. For further information please contact Environmental Health and Licensing Services using the details at the bottom of this page.
Who can I contact if I have a health and safety concern about a workplace?
Contact Environmental Health using the details at the bottom of this page.
For Fire safety concerns contact Surrey County Council's Fire Prevention Officer using the details below.
Surrey County Council's Fire Prevention Officer
Tel: 01483 517277
Email: farnhamfiresafety@surrey-fire.gov.uk
Environmental Health and Licensing Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444371
Fax: 01483 444546
Email: environmentalhealth@guildford.gov.uk