Health and Safety Risk Assessment

8. Help and Advice

8.1 HSE Books provides a range of free and paid-for publications (01787 881165).

• Many of these publications and free advice can be found on the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) website.

8.2 You can ask for advice from the HSE, the Department for Communities and Local Government or your local council.

• The HSE and the local authority will generally work constructively with you to try to improve health and safety.
• You can call the HSE's confidential information line for advice, without having to disclose who you are (08701 545500).
• The Department for Communities and Local Government can provide advice on fire safety and fire-risk assessments (020 7944 4400).