What is it?

Firstly, let’s address the question: “What is competence?” Competence can be described as the combination of Training, Skills, Experience and Knowledge that a person has and their ability to apply them to perform a task safely. 

As an employer you must appoint a ‘Competent Person’ or a team of people who are competent in providing guidance for you to comply with your legal H&S duties. Ideally this should be someone within your team as they will be familiar with the business, workplace and risks. 

Where internal appointments aren’t possible someone from outside your business can be appointed, but you must remember, as the employer, managing health and safety will always remain your legal duty.

How can Safety For help?

We provide a Competent Support service which is tailored to your needs. We would begin this support by meeting with the key people involved – this could be anyone from Senior Management, through the general workforce to part-time personnel and even other Consultants you have appointed. We will learn about your business and your people, review what you have in place currently and identify realistic targets with you of how to support you in managing health and safety day-to-day.

Our Packages

Whilst we proudly tailor our packages to each client’s individual needs, we do have ‘baseline’ packages, which give an idea of how we structure the support offered and the associated costs. The two ‘baseline’ packages are;

SF Essentials – A ‘name-only’ approach for those, who wish to call us as-and-when they need. It includes;

  • Reduced hourly rate as recognition of your commitment to health and safety.

  • H&S ‘Health Check’ with report

  • Certificate of appointment for 12 months

  • Phone & Email Support (typically up to 2hours per month)

SF Enhanced – A package aimed at ‘getting the ball rolling’ a more hands-on support. This is usually chosen by those without current resources to get the company to a compliant level. It includes;

  • All of the above benefits in SF Essentials PLUS;

  • H&S ‘Company H&S Induction

  • H&S Law Poster

  • SHE/Toolbox Talk Library of 15 selected to suit your business activities.

  • Templates (5 suitable for your needs) such as Risk Assessment, Workplace Inspection; etc.

  • Guidance on relevant H&S Matters such as Welfare, First Aid & Accident/Incident Reporting

For more details, call our office on 01948 871 373 and speak with one of our professional and friendly team.

Safety For are about Safety For ALL. Whatever your business size, industry and needs, we are here for you.