What is it?
Our highly skilled consultants can become the critical friend and offer support in creating a safety management system that best fits your organisation, it’s needs and culture.
As a trusted partner, we help organisations embed a world class safety culture. Whether you’re looking for general support, or specialist targeted solutions we can tailor to suit your requirements.
Who is it for?
British Safety Council services are ideal for organisations within any sector (of any size) who require either general support with their OHSMS requirements and/or specific OH&S issues.
Our consultancy services are designed for any organisation seeking expert and tailored advice and support, as they look to improve their health, safety and/or environmental management performance.
Consultancy Services
Assessment towards HSG 65 (UK) or local legal framework (International)
With extensive experience in both the UK and international markets, we are well-equipped to assess compliance with local legal requirements, including HSG 65. Our experienced consultants are able to provide expert guidance, helping clients navigate complex compliance landscapes and offering tailored recommendations to effectively address any identified gaps.
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Independent Contactor Performance Review
In-house resources stretched? Why not look for competent help? We offer experienced auditors to conduct independent, regular reviews of contractors' health and safety performance on large infrastructure projects. This service ensures that your project maintains the highest safety standards throughout its lifecycle.
ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Preparation and Gap Assessment
We are an unaccredited ISO certifying organisation for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, however for those organisations that require certification through an accredited body we are able to support in the preparation stages for certification from a UKAS accredited certifier.
Due Diligence in Health and Safety Best Practices for Acquisitions
When considering an acquisition, understanding the health and safety management practices of the entity is crucial. Our unique and bespoke diligence service may be of interest. We offer an in-depth assessment of the entity’s Health and Safety management system against our Best Practice assessment model. The resulting report will provide senior management and stakeholders an impartial assessment of the organisation and highlight potential concerns and good practice.
Integration of ISO 45003 into ISO 45001 Frameworks
The International Standards Organisation (ISO) document ISO 45003 (Guidance for managing psychosocial risk within an occupational health and safety management system) was published in 2021. It seeks to support organisations in identifying assessing and managing psychosocial risks and is aligned with the ISO Health and Safety standard ISO 45001. Our expert team offers specialised training and support to integrate these psychosocial risk management practices into your existing ISO 45001 framework, ensuring a comprehensive approach to workplace health and safety.
Support the development of an organisation safety management system
Making sure no-one is injured or made ill through their work, has our commitment for over 60 years. Many of our clients have been micro-businesses that have grown and established themselves but require the support of an expert in developing a safety management system that fits their needs. Our consultants are able to become the critical friend and offer support in creating a safety management system that best fits your organisation, it’s needs and culture.
Evaluation of Workforce competence (including Training)
Assessing and addressing the health and safety training needs of your workforce can be a complex task. As a trusted partner, we support organisations in identifying the necessary competencies and, where required, provides appropriate training solutions to ensure your team is well-equipped to maintain safety standards.
Support in the recruitment of Competent person
The recruitment and hiring of a competent health and safety professional can be a challenging process. We offer technical expertise to enhance your recruitment efforts.
Evaluation of Specific Safety Systems
e.g. lone working, DSEAR, Stress Management, Accident & incident Investigations. Independent, balanced reviews of health and safety management systems are sometimes necessary to ensure ongoing effectiveness. We leverage our extensive experience to provide impartial assessments of specific systems, including lone working protocols, DSEAR compliance, stress management, and accident investigations. Our detailed reports offer clear insights and actionable steps to address any shortcomings.
CDM Support
Compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) is critical for successful project execution. The British Safety Council provides comprehensive support to duty holders, including assistance with Design Risk Registers, Pre-construction Information, Construction Phase Plans, contractor vetting, and on-site meeting facilitation.
Why the services are right for your organisation
- Improved workplace standards across the business
- Improved efficiencies
- Demonstration to stakeholders and other interested parties (including regulatory bodies) of commitment toward health and safety
- Demonstration of meeting legislative requirements
- Structured route toward continual improvement
"The service and advice was constructive and helpful and has helped us to raise and improve our standards year after year. I have found British Safety Council auditors to be friendly and very easy to work with."
Why you should choose British Safety Council
Our audit and consultancy services are internationally recognised and are the best way to ensure your health, safety and environmental management systems (and associated arrangements) are suitable for your business requirements, promote continual improvement and are effectively implemented.
As part of our own quality control processes, we ensure:
- Our audit and consultancy products are regularly reviewed to meet customer needs, expectations and sector best practice
- Consistently high standards of service are achieved through a robust quality assurance process including auditor standardisation, training and performance monitoring
- Our technical specialists serve on strategic committees for occupational health, safety and environmental standards
- We have a unique internationally recognised best practice (five star) audit process
- Industry recognition from awards such as the prestigious Sword or Globe of Honour
More services
Wellbeing consultancy
Tailored to suit the specific needs of your business, our consultancy services will help you to maintain and continually improve your workplace wellbeing arrangements.
Culture change consultancy
We offer a behavioural safety consultancy service that supports any organisation seeking to develop, maintain and/or enhance a positive health and safety culture.