Retained Health and Safety Consultants – Professional UK-Wide Support

Expert Health and Safety Support for Your Business – From £105 + VAT Per Month

Protect your business. Meet your legal obligations. Access professional health and safety advice whenever you need it.

Managing workplace health and safety can be challenging. Legislation, risk assessments, policies, contractor requirements and compliance obligations all demand attention. However, employing a full-time health and safety professional is not always practical or commercially viable.

At Evolution Safety Solutions Ltd, our retained health and safety consultants provide an affordable alternative.

We offer professional, ongoing health and safety consultancy to businesses throughout the UK. Our service gives you access to experienced, qualified consultants who understand your legal responsibilities and the practical challenges of running a business.

Whether you need a competent health and safety adviser, support with SSIP accreditation, guidance on risk assessments or help managing workplace safety, we can assist.

Our retained consultancy packages start from just £105 + VAT per month, with a minimum 12-month agreement.

Professional advice. Predictable monthly costs. Practical support when your business needs it.

Call 03333 399 037 or contact our health and safety consultants today.

Why Choose a Retained Health and Safety Consultant?

Every employer has legal responsibilities for workplace health and safety. However, understanding those responsibilities and putting effective arrangements in place can take considerable time.

A retained health and safety consultant helps your business manage these obligations without the overheads associated with employing a dedicated safety manager.

Instead of dealing with every safety issue independently, you gain access to professional advice, established resources and specialist expertise.

Our retained health and safety service can help your business:

• Access competent health and safety advice from experienced, professionally qualified consultants.
• Understand your legal duties under relevant UK health and safety legislation.
• Develop effective safety arrangements that reflect your activities and operational risks.
• Manage workplace hazards through appropriate risk assessment and control measures.
• Support SSIP accreditation requirements, including CHAS, SMAS Worksafe and SafeContractor.
• Improve health and safety documentation using suitable policies, procedures and templates.
• Respond to changing business needs with professional guidance as your organisation develops.
• Reduce administrative pressure on directors, managers and employees.
• Access additional specialist services at preferential consultancy rates.

Most importantly, you gain a professional resource that helps you make informed decisions and manage health and safety more effectively.

Stop Managing Health and Safety Alone

You do not need to employ a full-time safety manager to access professional support.

Speak to Evolution Safety Solutions about retained consultancy or call 03333 399 037.

What Is Included in Our Retained Health and Safety Consultancy Service?

Our retained consultancy service provides a practical foundation for managing workplace health and safety.

The precise support available depends on your business activities, risk profile and agreed service arrangements.

1. Access to Professional Health and Safety Advice

Gain reasonable access to a qualified health and safety consultant who can advise on everyday workplace safety matters.

Our consultants can help you understand relevant requirements, identify appropriate next steps and address common compliance concerns.

Typical enquiries include:

• Employer health and safety responsibilities.
• Workplace hazards and risk controls.
• Health and safety policies and procedures.
• Contractor and subcontractor safety arrangements.
• Employee safety information and consultation.
• General health and safety documentation.
• Relevant legislation and HSE guidance.
• Practical approaches to improving workplace safety.

This support is particularly valuable for small and medium-sized businesses that do not have an internal health and safety department.

2. Health and Safety Policy and Procedure Templates

Clear documentation helps businesses communicate responsibilities and establish consistent working arrangements.

Our retained clients can access suitable health and safety resources, including:

• Health and safety policy statement templates.
• Health and safety responsibilities and arrangements templates.
• Workplace risk assessment templates.
• COSHH assessment templates.
• Manual handling assessment templates.
• Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessment templates.
• Employee health and safety induction checklists.
• General workplace safety documentation.

These resources provide a starting point for developing your management arrangements.

However, documents must reflect your actual workplace, activities and risks. Where bespoke assessments or substantial document preparation are required, we can provide additional consultancy support.

3. Toolbox Talks and Employee Safety Resources

Regular communication helps employees understand workplace hazards and safe working practices.

Our retained consultancy packages provide access to toolbox talk resources that can support employee briefings and workplace safety discussions.

Topics may include:

• Slips, trips and falls.
• Manual handling.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Workplace housekeeping.
• Working at height.
• Electrical safety.
• Fire safety awareness.
• Accident and near-miss reporting.
• General occupational health and safety.

Your management team can use these resources to reinforce safe working practices and promote employee engagement.

4. SSIP Accreditation and Contractor Compliance Support

Many businesses need recognised health and safety accreditation to secure contracts, satisfy procurement requirements or demonstrate suitable management arrangements.

Our retained health and safety consultants can provide basic guidance and supporting information for schemes such as:

• CHAS.
• SMAS Worksafe.
• SafeContractor.
• Other relevant Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) arrangements.

We can also provide basic assistance with Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and contractor compliance enquiries.

Where appropriate, your retained consultancy agreement and supporting consultant competence information may assist with demonstrating access to competent health and safety advice.

Important: Accreditation is subject to the requirements and independent assessment of the relevant scheme. Full application preparation, submissions, detailed evidence development and accreditation management are separately chargeable services.

5. Access to Specialist Health and Safety Consultancy

Some businesses require additional technical assistance beyond routine advice.

As a retained client, you can access Evolution Safety Solutions’ wider consultancy capabilities, including:

• Workplace health and safety audits.
• Bespoke risk assessments.
• Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• COSHH assessments.
• Contractor health and safety management.
• Construction Design and Management (CDM) consultancy.
• Incident and accident investigation support.
• Occupational noise assessments.
• Fire risk assessments and fire safety consultancy.
• ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management support.
• Environmental and quality management consultancy.

We can also arrange site visits, workplace inspections and specialist assessments where required.

These activities are not automatically included in the monthly retainer. Instead, we agree the additional scope and associated fees with you before undertaking the work.

6. Preferential Rates for Additional Consultancy

Retained clients benefit from a 15% discount against our advertised hourly consultancy rates for eligible additional work.

This allows your business to access more detailed assistance when necessary, without automatically committing to a larger monthly package.

We agree additional work and applicable charges in advance, helping you retain control over your consultancy expenditure.

7. Discounted Health and Safety Training

Competent employees are an essential part of effective health and safety management.

Our retained clients receive a 10% discount on our training courses.

Evolution Safety Solutions delivers a wide range of professional training, including workplace health and safety, fire safety, first aid, utilities safety and specialist vocational qualifications.

Training is available through our Merthyr Tydfil training facilities, online where appropriate, and at client premises for suitable courses.

This benefit helps you develop employee competence while managing training expenditure.

Your Competent Person for Health and Safety

Meet Your Duties Under Regulation 7

Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers to appoint one or more competent persons to assist with the measures necessary to comply with relevant health and safety legislation.

A competent person must have sufficient training, experience, knowledge and other qualities to provide appropriate assistance.

For businesses without suitable internal expertise, an external health and safety consultant can provide valuable professional support.

Evolution Safety Solutions can act as your external competent health and safety adviser, subject to an appropriate appointment and agreed scope.

Our consultants can help you understand your responsibilities, identify areas requiring attention and establish proportionate arrangements for managing workplace risks.

Importantly, appointing an external consultant does not transfer the employer’s legal responsibilities. However, it can provide the professional assistance needed to discharge those responsibilities more effectively.

Do You Need a Named Health and Safety Competent Person?

If your business requires an external competent person for its health and safety arrangements or contractor accreditation, we can discuss a suitable retained consultancy appointment.

Enquire about appointing Evolution Safety Solutions

Telephone: 03333 399 037

Retained Health and Safety Support for CHAS, SMAS and SafeContractor

Contractor accreditation has become an important commercial requirement across construction, maintenance, facilities management and many other industries.

Clients and principal contractors frequently request evidence of suitable health and safety arrangements before allowing businesses to tender for or undertake work.

Our retained consultancy service can help you maintain access to professional health and safety advice and support the development of suitable management documentation.

We understand the requirements commonly associated with:

• CHAS accreditation.
• SMAS Worksafe accreditation.
• SafeContractor accreditation.
• SSIP-aligned contractor assessments.
• Contractor pre-qualification processes.
• Health and safety competence declarations.

Our consultants can also provide relevant professional competence information where appropriate.

However, having a retained consultant does not automatically secure accreditation. Your business must still demonstrate that it meets the applicable scheme requirements.

Where you require complete accreditation application management or renewal support, we can provide that separately.

Need ongoing competent person support for your contractor accreditation?

Contact our consultancy team to discuss your requirements.

Who Benefits from Outsourced Health and Safety Services?

Our retained health and safety consultancy packages are suitable for businesses that need professional support without employing a dedicated full-time adviser.

Small Businesses and Start-Ups

Small businesses often have limited internal resources. Nevertheless, they must still manage workplace risks and comply with relevant legislation.

Our retained service provides affordable access to professional advice and essential safety resources.

Construction Contractors and Subcontractors

Construction businesses face demanding health and safety requirements, particularly when working for principal contractors or bidding for commercial projects.

We can assist with general health and safety arrangements, competent person support, contractor accreditation and access to additional specialist services.

Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Businesses

Industrial operations often involve machinery, hazardous substances, manual handling and other significant workplace risks.

Our consultants can provide general management advice and arrange specialist assessments where needed.

Facilities Management and Maintenance Contractors

Facilities management companies must often demonstrate effective safety arrangements across multiple sites and client environments.

A retained consultant can support consistent documentation, management advice and contractor compliance arrangements.

Offices, Retail and Commercial Premises

Even lower-risk workplaces need appropriate health and safety arrangements.

We can assist with general workplace safety, employee information, risk assessment resources and ongoing compliance advice.

Growing Businesses and Multi-Site Organisations

As businesses expand, their health and safety responsibilities often become more complex.

Our consultancy service provides access to professional guidance that can develop alongside your organisation.

Whether you employ a small team or operate across several locations, we can discuss a proportionate approach to your requirements.

Why Choose Evolution Safety Solutions?

Professionally Qualified and Experienced Consultants

Evolution Safety Solutions is led by experienced health and safety professionals with extensive backgrounds in operational safety, engineering, construction, utilities and high-risk industries.

Our senior leadership includes consultants registered on the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR).

This provides clients with access to professionals who meet recognised registration requirements for occupational health and safety consultancy.

Award-Winning Health and Safety Consultancy

Evolution Safety Solutions was recognised as Most Trusted Health & Safety Consultancy 2026 in the Welsh Enterprise Awards.

Our approach combines professional competence, practical advice and a commitment to supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors.

Independently Certified Management Systems

Our business operates certified management systems covering:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management.
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management.
• ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management.

These systems underpin our approach to quality, environmental responsibility and occupational health and safety.

More Than a General Health and Safety Consultancy

Our capabilities extend beyond routine workplace safety advice.

We also provide specialist fire safety, environmental, quality, construction safety and management systems consultancy.

Consequently, retained clients can access a broader range of technical expertise when their business requirements change.

Practical, Proportionate Advice

We understand that businesses need solutions that work in real operating environments.

Our approach focuses on identifying relevant legal requirements, understanding workplace risks and recommending proportionate controls.

We aim to help businesses manage safety effectively without introducing unnecessary complexity or administration.

UK-Wide Consultancy Support

Based in South Wales, Evolution Safety Solutions supports businesses throughout England, Wales, Scotland and the wider UK.

Our consultants can provide remote advice and arrange site-based services where required.

This makes our retained consultancy service suitable for local businesses, regional contractors and organisations operating nationally.

How Our Retained Health and Safety Service Works

Getting started is straightforward.

Step 1 – Choose Your Retained Consultancy Service

Select the retained health and safety consultancy product or contact our team to discuss your requirements.

Our entry-level service starts from £105 + VAT per month, with a minimum 12-month agreement.

Step 2 – Tell Us About Your Business

We establish the nature of your operations, principal activities and general health and safety requirements.

This initial discussion helps us understand the type of support you need and whether the standard retained service is appropriate.

Step 3 – Establish Your Consultancy Arrangements

We confirm the agreed service arrangements and provide relevant information about accessing our consultants.

Where applicable, we can also provide supporting professional competence information for your business records or accreditation requirements.

Step 4 – Access Advice and Resources

Once your service is established, you can access the relevant consultancy support and available health and safety resources.

Our team can assist with routine enquiries and identify where more detailed work may be beneficial.

Step 5 – Arrange Additional Support When Needed

If your business requires a site inspection, bespoke assessment, audit or specialist consultancy service, we can discuss the scope and provide an agreed fee.

Eligible additional consultancy benefits from your retained-client discount.

You receive ongoing professional support, with the flexibility to commission additional work as required.

How Much Does a Retained Health and Safety Consultant Cost?

Our retained health and safety consultancy starts from £105 + VAT per month.

This provides an affordable way to access professional consultancy support without the fixed overheads of employing a full-time health and safety adviser.

Our Retained Consultancy Terms

The monthly retainer provides access to the agreed core service. It does not include unlimited consultancy hours, automatic site visits or unrestricted document preparation.

We will discuss any additional requirements and agree the relevant charges before undertaking separately commissioned work.

Affordable Health and Safety Support Without Full-Time Employment Costs

For many small and medium-sized businesses, employing a dedicated health and safety manager is not financially practical.

A retained consultancy arrangement offers a more flexible alternative.

You gain access to professional knowledge, advice and resources while retaining predictable monthly expenditure.

Discuss your retained consultancy requirements

Or call 03333 399 037.

Frequently Asked Questions About Retained Health and Safety Consultants

What is a retained health and safety consultant?

A retained health and safety consultant is an external professional engaged under an ongoing agreement to provide health and safety advice and support.

This arrangement gives businesses access to professional assistance without employing a dedicated full-time consultant.

Does my business legally need a health and safety consultant?

Not necessarily. UK employers must appoint one or more competent persons to assist with health and safety compliance. However, that person may be an appropriately competent employee or an external adviser.

If your business lacks suitable internal expertise, appointing an external consultant can be an effective solution.

Can Evolution Safety Solutions act as our competent person?

Yes. Subject to an appropriate appointment and agreed scope, we can provide external competent person assistance under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

The employer remains responsible for managing workplace health and safety.

Can a retained consultant help with CHAS or SafeContractor?

Yes. We can provide basic guidance, relevant competence information and support with general health and safety arrangements.

However, accreditation applications, detailed submissions and renewal management are separately chargeable where they fall outside the agreed retainer.

Is a retained health and safety consultant suitable for a small business?

Yes. Small businesses often benefit from retained consultancy because they can access professional advice without the expense of employing a full-time health and safety specialist.

Our entry-level service is particularly suitable for businesses seeking routine advice, basic resources and access to competent person support.

Are risk assessments included in the monthly fee?

The service includes access to relevant risk assessment templates and general consultancy advice.

Bespoke risk assessments, site-based assessments and detailed technical reports are separately chargeable unless specifically included in your agreement.

Are site visits included?

Site visits can be arranged where necessary. However, they are not automatically included within the entry-level monthly retainer.

We agree the scope and cost of site attendance before undertaking the work.

Can you help us prepare RAMS?

Yes. Our consultants can provide general advice on risk assessments and method statements.

Where you require complete, project-specific RAMS preparation, we can provide this as an additional consultancy service.

Can we use your consultant’s qualifications for our SSIP application?

Where appropriate, we can provide professional competence information and confirmation of the agreed consultancy appointment.

Acceptance depends on the individual accreditation scheme and its requirements.

Do you provide retained health and safety consultancy across the UK?

Yes. Evolution Safety Solutions supports businesses throughout the UK.

Remote consultancy is available, while site visits and specialist assessments can be arranged separately where required.

What is the minimum contract period?

Our retained health and safety consultancy has a minimum agreement period of 12 months.

What happens if we need more than basic consultancy advice?

You can request additional services at any time.

We will discuss the work, confirm the scope and agree the applicable charges. Eligible additional consultancy receives a 15% discount against our advertised hourly rates.

Can a retained consultant guarantee legal compliance?

No consultant can guarantee compliance simply through an appointment.

However, competent professional advice can help your business identify relevant obligations, develop appropriate arrangements and address shortcomings.

Effective compliance also depends on the employer implementing and maintaining suitable controls.

Appoint Your Retained Health and Safety Consultant Today

Professional Advice. Practical Solutions. Affordable Monthly Support.

Your business deserves access to competent, reliable health and safety advice.

Whether you need support with workplace safety, contractor accreditation, competent person arrangements or everyday compliance questions, Evolution Safety Solutions can help.

With retained consultancy starting from £105 + VAT per month, professional health and safety support is within reach of businesses of all sizes.

Why wait until a client, contractor or regulator raises concerns about your health and safety arrangements?

Take a proactive approach and establish the support your business needs.

Contact Evolution Safety Solutions today.

Telephone: 03333 399 037

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