Health and safety law can be complex and difficult to navigate.

One key requirement is that businesses must have access to ‘competent persons’ health and safety advice. This requirement is not always well understood, especially by businesses that do not have their own health and safety staff. Nonetheless, failure to meet the requirement can carry serious consequences, an offence which has increasingly led to prosecutions and fines.

Customised Safety Solutions are highly competent to assist you in interpreting the regulations and implementing appropriate measures — ensuring that you comply with your legal duties in a practical and affordable way.

We will arrange an initial meeting to discuss, examine and identify your organisation’s needs, and to develop a package specific to you. We help organisations create and implement practical and effective solutions to achieve compliance with health and safety regulations. Alternatively, organisations can also purchase stand-alone services.

Service Areas

• Management Systems
• Risk Assessment
• Training
• Construction

‘CSS have assisted the school to review and manage our health & safety management systems so that they are robust, common sense and fit for purpose and our needs. CSS's advice is clear, timely and they have proved to be responsive and thorough. John is working with us to develop our skills and confidence with regard to health & safety.’

Anita, Arlene & Matt – Safeguarding, Voluntary Aided Primary School

‘CSS have been providing health and safety guidance to the Harington Scheme for some years but most recently as a “competent person”. The guidance, advice and support provided has been invaluable and assisted us achieve “Safe Contractor” accreditation.’

Joanna – Manager, Harington Scheme

‘I have a reasonable knowledge of health & safety, but I don’t know what I don’t know. As a time-pressed school bursar, finding out for myself can be difficult, and the school needs a partner who has this knowledge and can make sure we don’t miss things. John acts as a critical friend for the school to bounce ideas off. We meet regularly — giving me a forum to raise concerns as well as being able to contact him by phone or email whenever needed.’

Sara – Bursar, Academy School

‘Recently we have tendered and commissioned for larger contracts as principal contractor. This demands a higher level of health & safety management and documentation. We work closely with CSS who provide “competent person” health and safety guidance and advice, and relevant user-friendly documentation. John makes health and safety practical and common sense. ’

Jeff & Phil – Sustain Building Maintenance Solutions (SBMS)

‘The school commissions an annual consultancy package from John and he has become an integral part of the school’s commitment to providing a safer working environment. He always tailors his sessions around school needs, helping us to develop policy, auditing practice and coaching key staff.’

Craig, Headteacher – Community Primary School

‘CSS has helped the school with managing our contractors providing a briefing on their selection, appointment and monitoring. We now know what to ask for, look for and what to expect.’

Arlene, Bursar – Voluntary Aided Primary School

Contact

07763 981 834