Health and safety


Recent statements in this category are shown below:

  • Birmingham City Council (23 013 888)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 25-Jan-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a report of a breach of health and safety at work regulations. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault.

  • Derbyshire Dales District Council (23 012 461)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 12-Dec-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s investigation into an incident which took place at a business establishment where Ms X’s child was injured. This is because there is no evidence to suggest fault by the Council.

  • Essex County Fire & Rescue Services (22 009 656)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 09-Nov-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Fire and Rescue Service dealt with concerns about fire risks. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault.

  • St Albans City Council (23 009 791)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 24-Oct-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a rat infestation. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigating and further investigation would not lead to a different outcome.

  • Maldon District Council (22 007 611)

    Statement Not upheld Health and safety 21-Aug-2023

    Summary: We found no fault on Mr J’s complaint about the Council failing to properly investigate, and take enforcement action, on his reports about a holiday static caravan park in which he owns a caravan. The Council acted on reports, visited the site, communicated with the park owners who co-operated and took action to resolve the problems, and liaised with the fire brigade.

  • Manchester City Council (22 013 133)

    Statement Not upheld Health and safety 15-Jun-2023

    Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s response to his complaints of rats and litter in the area he lives causing distress and nuisance. We have found no evidence of fault in the way the Council considered these matters so have completed our investigation.

  • Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (23 000 867)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 27-Apr-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to take action regarding damp and mould growth in a property. This is because we have already considered parts of the complaint, some of the complaint has been made late, and issues concerning liability for personal injury are for the courts to decide.

  • Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (22 005 491)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 16-Jan-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Fire and Rescue Service. This is because we could not make the finding
    Mr B wants or say the Fire and Rescue Service (F&RS) should reimburse him the cost of his legal fees.

  • West Northamptonshire Council (22 011 066)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 11-Jan-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a health and safety at work incident. That is because the complaint is late.

  • Leeds City Council (22 011 870)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 03-Jan-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of an insurance claim and complaint. This is because we are unlikely to find evidence of fault by the Council sufficient to warrant an investigation.

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