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In the UK, having robust health and safety practices in a company is not only a legal requirement but also a fundamental aspect of responsible business management. Here are some integral parts of health and safety and why they should be important to you:

 

Legal Compliance:  Compliance with health and safety laws in the UK is mandatory for all businesses. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places a legal duty on employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees and others who may be affected by their activities. Failure to comply with health and safety regulations can result in legal action, fines, and damage to a company's reputation.

Employee Welfare:  Companies have a duty, to protect the health, safety, and well-being of their employees. This includes providing safe working conditions, training, and equipment. Neglecting employee welfare can lead to increased accidents, injuries, absenteeism, and low morale, ultimately affecting productivity and staff retention.

Risk Management:  Identifying and managing workplace risks is crucial. This involves conducting risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implementing measures to control or eliminate them. Failing to manage risks appropriately can result in accidents, injuries, and long-term health issues for employees. It also exposes the company to legal liabilities.

Organisational Reputation:  A strong health and safety record contributes to a positive corporate image. It demonstrates a commitment to responsible business practices and employee well-being. A poor health and safety record can damage a company's reputation, leading to a loss of customer trust, negative publicity, and difficulties in attracting and retaining talent.

Financial Implications:  Implementing health and safety measures can reduce the financial burden associated with accidents, injuries, and legal penalties. Accidents and legal consequences can result in significant financial losses, including compensation claims, increased insurance premiums, and potential fines.

Productivity and Continuity:  Ensuring a safe working environment contributes to employee productivity and business continuity. Workplace accidents can disrupt operations, leading to downtime and reduced productivity. Ensuring health and safety helps maintain a stable and efficient working environment.

 

In summary, health and safety are integral to legal compliance, employee welfare, risk management, organisational reputation, financial stability, and overall business sustainability. Prioritising health and safety is not just a legal obligation; it is a strategic decision that contributes to the long-term success of a company!

 

Having access to `Competent’ H&S advice can be a support, aid efficiency and reduce stress, allowing you to focus on the things you are good at.

 

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulation 7: Health and Safety assistance

The management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers to appoint competent person/s to provide health & safety assistance. Companies can appoint a competent person from within their organisation or obtain advice from external safety advisors.

The cost of full-time internal competent H&S advice for small to medium companies can be disproportionate to the requirements. Engaging SafeWise to provide competent health and Safety advice is a cost-effective way of fulfilling your legal obligation.

But we offer a lot more than that.

  • Your SafeWise advisor will work with you in implementing H&S management systems

  • We will review and update your H&S Policy ensuring it is an integral part of your business

  • We assist clients in obtaining industry-recognised safety accreditations

  • We will assist and advise on how to complete suitable & sufficient risk assessments

  • We will advise on training requirements as well as providing both classroom and online training platforms

  • You will have access to free safety legislation training sessions for your directors, managers and supervisors

  • We can carry out safety inspections for offices, sites, factories, industrial units.......

  • We can carry out Fire Risk Assessments for your work premises or sites.

  • We provide Interim safety audits of your management systems and documentation.

You'll be surprised how inexpensive having us on board to assist with managing your Health and Safety responsibilities is, so why not call us on 01922 279129 today to find out​

What Our Clients Say

A fantastic company with fantastic staff. Always incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. They know how to look after their customers, with exclusive offers for existing clients given. Safewise is a company you can trust! Well done to the Safewise team!

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Boundary Services

We have used Safewise Health and Safety on a few occasions to help us with Manual Handling Training for our staff. We had a trainer come to our offices in 2019 and then completed online training in 2021 due to Covid restrictions. We found both courses to be a very positive experience with good content which the staff enjoyed. Andrenna is very efficient and I found her extremely helpful. We will continue to use Safewise for any future training and have no hesitation in recommending them.

Anne Duffy,
Mercian Surgical Supply Co Limited

Please thank all the staff at safewise for your hard work. Your service has been nothing short of exceptional and I really appreciate your support.

Brett McIIvenna,
Edwinstowe Project Management Ltd

Just to say thank you very much for the help with our CHAS application. Very fast turnaround, fantastic service!

Chris MacGregor,
Aspark

At Ricoh UK Products Ltd, the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees is our top priority. To help support this, we have recently began working with SafeWise Health, Safety and HR Advisors to deliver a number of our Health & Safety training courses. The training we have had delivered so far has been very well received and we are already starting to see that the training is being implemented in the workplace… thank you to SafeWise for a great experience so far, and we look forward to continuing our work with you in the future.

Claire Shepherd,
Ricoh UK Products Ltd

As a business Matthews and Tannert have entrusted in SafeWise to be our Health and safety external advisors, they are very reliable and forthcoming with solutions to any issues that may arise, thorough with their evaluations and offer a first class service that is second to none

Craig Matthews,
Matthews & Tannert

Working with Safewise has been instrumental in our ability to provide top-notch maintenance services while keeping health and safety at the forefront of our operations

Darren O'Neill,
Arrow Services (Midlands)

The Phoenix Pattern & Tool Co Ltd have recently taken on Safewise as our Health & Safety Advisors. We could not be happier with the service received so far. Sean, our consultant, has been extremely helpful and super efficient. Everyone we have been in contact with from our initial telephone enquiry to the setting up of our H&S management system has been helpful and efficient. One of our directors attended the Directors and senior manager training and found it very informative; the rest will attend soon. We feel safe in the knowledge that we will be compliant and that Safewise will be available as our responsible person going forward.

Dawn Farrugia,
The Phoenix Pattern & Tools Co Ltd

We first used Safewise for up-skilling some of our staff in relation to Risk Assessment. Everyone who attended found the course not only useful but also professionally run, with the teacher able to account for the candidates learning needs. From this our relationship has grown, with further training identified in the next year. Not only is the training professional, but so is everyone else who I have come across at Safewise

Gary Morrison,
Busch (UK) Ltd

Our requirements for Respirator face fit testing were carried out professionally, efficiently and at minimal cost. Also, as this can be carried out on-site, there is minimal disruption to our production. Excellent!

Graham Mansell,
Swegon

We went with Safewise as are our H&S advisors this year and could not be more happier. Great company to work with, very knowledgable and always willing to help. They supported us through process of accreditation's, assisted us with risk assessments and method statements. 100% recommend.

Gundars Savickis,
G-Line Ltd

Following a dust mask `Train the Trainer' course 'Thank you for delivering such an informative course, I thoroughly enjoyed it'

Hannah Mason,
Tigris

Just wanna say i'm loving the online training! Site is really user friendly

Hayley Burford,
Steel and Site

Having spent many hours toiling through the CHAS process for a number of years using external H&S consultants, internal H&S officers and many man hours on site for supervisors and managers, I finally decided to speak to SafeWise who I had been using for a couple of years for training purposes. They offered a very reasonable package which was implemented swiftly, processes were initialised, resources pooled together, advice and guidance given and within a short time frame we had successfully obtained our CHAS certification. Stress free and efficient. Outstanding communication throughout the whole process. Money very well spent. Would strongly recommend SafeWise for H&S consultancy and CHAS.

Helen Turner,
JG Woodcock

We have retained Gary and his team as our Heath & Safety advisers for our company after they provided us with a friendly but professional service

Jane Cairns,
D.CAIRNS BUILDING MAINTENANCE LTD

Dear Gary / Sean and all the team at Safewise, As we have just renewed our yearly agreement with yourselves it seemed like an ideal point to drop you a line to thank you for all your work with JA Burke Construction Ltd to date. In the two years since employing Safewise as our external advisors we have made great strides in improving not only overall company health and safety but progression for the individuals involved, from operatives on the ground, supervisors, office staff and managers. This improvement has been structured and planned working at a pace to suit the company and the individuals and Sean is always on hand to offer advice and support where when required. Many of the supervisors have seemed to have taken the aspects learned from managing good health and safety and used this to improving other fields in the work environment. Judging from the positive feedback from clients I am sure all of the above can only strengthen our position when competing for future tenders and we look to building our relationship over the next year.

Jim Burke,
JA Burke

The course was great, it was very informative and well managed

Jon Browning,
Frank Allart

We would like to go ahead and renew the contract please (we’ve been most pleased with your services this year!)

Kate Roberts,
Enterprise Electrical Services ltd

We have recently employed Safewise as our external health and safety advisors. We are very pleased with the service they offer, they’re professional, reliable, and are always on hand to answer any queries we have and advise the best way possible. Top notch service and we look forward to continuing our journey with them.

Katherine Shaw,
Crane Care ltd

Safewise have provided excellent service at competitive cost and helped to develop our H&S system beyond the results of our previous external consultants

Ken Burdon,
Trading Contracts Ltd

Excellent service both during the Covid-19 Pandemic and previously. Friendly and informative staff, would highly recommend.

Kirsty Unitt,
Unitty Specialist Cleaning

Safewise provided Health and Safety training to our senior management team as part of an implementation of revised site set up for H&S procedures. They did this is a knowledgeable but still personable way, and engaged well with all members of the team. They continue to provide day to day answers to any H&S queries we have in a timely and professional manner, and also conduct site surveys for us as and when required. The whole Safewise team are an excellent service provider for all things H&S

Libby Price,
B Price Limited

Safewise have provided an invaluable service to our company, as a result of their straight forward and easy to follow, health and safety documentation. Alongside this their team is extremely responsive, providing expert support and guidance for any issue that may be faced. I can confidently recommend Safewise to other businesses.

Lisa Bladen,
S.Clift Building Contractors Ltd

Safewise have proven to be professional, reliable and efficient in both training and health and safety audit provision. Mark Eustace Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Mark Eustace,
Jessup Brothers

I would highly recommend SafeWise as any-ones Health & Safety adviser, we have never been questioned by any developer when issuing Rams etc because they are correct first time every time, he is always on hand for advise, be it in normal working hours or his personal time

Mark Spinks,
Burntwood Installations

Safewise have been amazing during our time with them. Always available to help with all HR issues, support and advice when ever called upon. Would highly recommend for all HR and H&S support.

Matt Bartley,
Copy IT

We've used Safewise for over 10 years now, not only use them as our health and safety advice, but also for our HR. The new system they have created is really superb and brilliant for our employees and what we need. It simplifies all our policies, employee contracts, holidays etc. into one place. Would definately recommend for H&S and HR for any company!

Rachel,
PR Moore Scaffolding Ltd

As an organisation with ever changing needs and demands, and H&S being first on our priority list I could not praise SafeWise more! They are extremely flexible and professional, they take the time to understand our business and deliver an exceptional service. Their trainers have excellent knowledge and tailor their training to suit our policies and procedures as well as advise on how we as a business can also make improvements. I have had nothing but positive feedback from our staff at all levels throughout the business for the training that has been delivered, from both a Training and Health and Safety point of view they are our most favoured training provider.

Sascha Rauch,
Epson Telford Ltd

We have used SafeWise as our Health & Safety Consultant for the 2nd year now and find their knowledge, feedback, and reporting to be exceptional

Steve Stanier,
Commercial Director

We have worked with Safewise for over a year now. Implementing & updating robust health and safety policies & procedures is vital for our pest control company. Safewise has accomplished this and more including helpful training courses.

Stuart Howes,
Greenlab Pestcontrol Ltd

We Paint It Ltd - we have used Safe Wise as our Health and Safety Advisors for the last eight months. We have found the company to be very thorough and efficient, and a special thank you to Sam Crowton and the team.

Sue Brend,
Wet Paint It

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