Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 Notification (OSR1 Form)

The Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (OSRPA) aims to secure the health, safety and welfare of people employed to work in offices, shops and certain railway premises. (Sections 1-3 of the Act define the premises to which the Act applies.)

If an employer intends to employ anyone to work in an office or shop, they are required by section 49 of the Act to notify the appropriate enforcing authority beforehand.

They must provide specific details as laid down in the Notification of Employment of Persons Order 1964 (SI 1964/533).

This is done by completing form OSR1 and sending two copies to the appropriate authority (see guidance notes below).

Failure to comply with this requirement is an offence.

You can notify Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council by completing the Health & Safety Executive's OSR1 form below, printing 2 copies and sending to :

Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council
ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Environmental Health,
Municipal Buildings,
Earle Street,
Crewe
CW1 2BJ

Please read these guidance notes on filling in the form before completing it.

OSR1 Guidance notes from the Health & Safety Executive ; HSE Forms - How to use these forms

Health & Safety Executive OSR1 form.