Talk to your local EHO's as they will give U everything U need NB: EHO's are under tremendous financial and especially political pressure nowadays and most of the old school [similar to the HSE] have gone - after working with them I do not envy them at all especially the younger ones

Is this just in relation to h&s powers etc.? EHO's have essentially identical h&s powers to HSE inspectors but the Enforcing Authority regulations govern which authorities enforce in which industries/activities. That's not the same as the LA having the same powers as the HSE though. However...EHO's may be authorised under several other statutes such as Public Health, Env. Prot. Act etc. which grant them additional powers which may be of relevance. e.g. under Public Health Regulations there are powers for EHO to enter ANY premises (including HSE enforced) to sample and/or order disinfection if there is a risk to health. Such things could be used at cooling towers at chemical plants or manufacturing facilities. I'm not sure there is a convenient list or teaching resource for all though as each discipline (much like HSE) is usually led by a separate government department or organisation.

EHO = no FFI at moment

Hi Guys, Very many thanks for your replies. I think Xavier has given me all the information I need. Essentially the question is in relation just to H+S powers as it is a H+S course for engineers at level 3 that I am teaching. However I will expand on what Xavier has said in relation to their powers under other statutes. As the course is at level 3 it really does not have to be that deep and complicated. Thanks once again guys for taking the time to respond Derek