Pragmatic Health & Safety Consultancy Services for UK Business
Outsourced statutory compliance, Competent Person cover, and expert risk assessment frameworks designed around commercial realities, not alarmist scare tactics.
Designated Competent Person Support
Under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, all UK employers must appoint one or more competent persons with adequate training, experience, and knowledge to assist in managing workplace risks. Appointing MBHS provides an immediate, legally recognized solution that strengthens your tender submissions and defends your business during audits.
Package Inclusions
- Formal, signed Certificate of Appointment for tenders
- Named Chartered or Graduate IOSH advisor
- Direct phone & email access (no call centre scripts)
- Scheduled physical workplace baseline audit
Commercial Benefits
- Pass pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) swiftly
- Defensible position against HSE Fee for Intervention
- Reassure insurance underwriters and brokers
- Transparent 1-year contract with zero lock-in traps
Custom Health & Safety Policies & Arrangements
Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires any employer with five or more employees to prepare and keep up to date a written statement of general health and safety policy. We author customized, operational policies that reflect how your team actually works—not generic, unread binders.
1. General Statement
Clearly outlining the board of directors' commitment to worker welfare, legal compliance, and continuous risk reduction.
2. Organization & Duties
Defining clear hierarchies of responsibility from executive leadership through department supervisors and shop floor staff.
3. Practical Arrangements
Specific, enforceable protocols for working at height, manual handling, hazardous substances (COSHH), and accident reporting.
DSEAR Risk Assessments & Hazardous Zoning
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) require employers to protect employees and others from fire, explosion, and related risks arising from dangerous substances. A standard fire risk assessment does not cover explosive atmospheres.
Common Operations Requiring Mandatory DSEAR Assessments:
- Woodworking workshops with combustible sawdust extraction
- Oxy-fuel or acetylene gas cutting & welding bays
- Bulk storage, handling, and dispensing of liquid vehicle fuels
- Industrial solvent use, storage, and paint spray booths
- LPG cylinder manifold storage & distribution facilities
- Forklift battery charging stations generating hydrogen
SSIP Accreditation Support (CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor)
Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) certification is non-negotiable for contractors bidding on major construction and commercial frameworks. MBHS manages the entire application process, preventing costly portal rejections.
90-Min Gap Audit
Comprehensive review of existing documentation to identify missing compliance evidence.
Competent Person
Appointing our IOSH consultant to satisfy mandatory scheme assessor vetting criteria.
RAMS Evidence
Drafting activity-tailored policies, training matrices, and method statements.
Assessor Liaison
Uploading submissions and resolving portal queries directly with scheme auditors.
Construction & CDM 2015 Compliance
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 place strict statutory duties on commercial clients, Principal Designers, and Principal Contractors. We provide scalable support to ensure full compliance without tying site managers to paperwork.
CDM Documentation Services
- Pre-Construction Information (PCI) pack compilation
- Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans (CPP)
- Task-specific Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS)
- Final handover Health and Safety File assembly
Active Site Oversight
- Independent site safety inspections with photo action reports
- Subcontractor vetting and site induction protocols
- F10 HSE notifications for qualifying projects
- Incident investigation and statutory RIDDOR dispatch
Commercial Fire Risk Assessments
Old fire brigade "Fire Certificates" were abolished in 2006. Under the Fire Safety Order, the legal onus is on the designated Responsible Person to conduct and maintain a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. MBHS does not just advise—we complete the physical assessment for you.
The 6 Essential Fire Compliance Checks We Execute:
Evaluating electrical installations, hot work, heating, and combustible waste buildup.
Ensuring unblocked, clearly illuminated emergency escape corridors and fire doors.
Verifying audibility, automatic smoke detection, and call point functionality.
Inspecting extinguisher types, positioning, and annual servicing certificates.
Drafting designated assembly point procedures, warden assignments, and drill logs.
Prioritised, dated corrective tasks ready to present to Fire and Rescue Service inspectors.
Homeworker Health & Safety Compliance
Employer responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 apply equally to staff working from home. Our 3-stage program delivers defensible ergonomic and wellbeing oversight without imposing disproportionate bureaucracy on remote employees.
Stage 1: Remote Self-Assessment
Online DSE workstation assessments and user training, automatically audited by MBHS consultants.
Stage 2: Targeted Specialist Triage
One-on-one virtual consultations for staff reporting musculoskeletal discomfort or special needs.
Stage 3: Pragmatic Interventions
Collaborating with HR to specify cost-effective ergonomic adjustments and duty-of-care logs.
Ready to Outsource Your Health & Safety with Complete Confidence?
Discuss your statutory requirements with a named Chartered IOSH consultant. Transparent single-year contracts, prompt responses, and total legal defensibility.