Health & Safety Management Services

Health and safety refers to the set of guidelines, practices, and legislation that aim to create a safe working environment, protect employees from harm, and prevent work-related accidents and illnesses. It encompasses a range of practices to ensure the well-being of all individuals in a workplace, from physical safety measures to mental health considerations. Effective health and safety management is crucial to ensure compliance and maintain a productive workforce.

In the UK, businesses must adhere to several key pieces of health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which is the foundation of workplace health and safety requirements. Other crucial regulations include the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Each of these regulations is designed to address specific risks and outline employers' responsibilities to keep the workplace safe.

Breaching health and safety laws can lead to significant consequences, including fines, legal action, and reputational damage. A breach may also result in business closures or serious injuries, impacting both your employees and your organisation’s long-term viability. In severe cases, directors or business owners may face personal liability and potential imprisonment, depending on the severity of the breach and its impact on employees' health and safety.

At Avensure, we offer tailored health and safety services that help business owners ensure compliance and safeguard their organisation from legal and operational risks. Our H&S Protect package provides comprehensive support, including onsite evaluations, policy formulation, risk assessments, CPD-approved training, and unlimited 24/7 advice. With Avensure’s support, you’ll have direct access to an expert familiar with your business and industry, empowering you to make timely, well-informed decisions that support the safety of your workforce and the success of your organisation.

By working with you to identify hazards and risks that are present in your workplace and work activities, Avensure’s health and safety consultants will aid you through advice and guidance on the process of risk assessments, format, considerations and options for commercially aware compliance that achieves Health and Safety obligations in the spirit expected through the control measures you then decide upon.