You need only make occasional checks of workers who do standard hours and who are unlikely to reach the average 48-hour limit. However, you should monitor the hours of workers who appear to be close to the working time limit and make sure they do not work too many hours. You must offer regular health assessments to night workers. Records must be kept for 2 years. You do not need records for rest breaks, days off and annual leave.
Enforcement is split between different authorities.
The entitlements to rest and leave are enforced through employment tribunals. Working time limits The HSE enforces the limits in factories, building sites, mines, farms, fairgrounds, quarries, chemical plants, nuclear installations, schools and hospitals. Copies may be obtained from HSE books . Local authority officers ensure the regulations are followed in shops and retailing, offices, hotels and catering, sports, leisure and consumer services. Talk to your manager, you may be able to settle the matter straight away.