Professional Health & Safety Services

Organisations have a legal responsibility to protect the health, safety and well-being of their employees, contractors and visitors. Managing these responsibilities effectively requires knowledge of legislation, practical risk management and clear workplace procedures.

First Health & Safety provides professional health and safety consultancy services designed to help organisations manage workplace risks, improve compliance and build safer working environments. Our experienced consultants support businesses across a wide range of sectors, providing practical guidance and solutions tailored to each organisation.

Whether you need help developing safety policies, conducting risk assessments or reviewing your existing systems, our consultancy services provide expert support to help you manage health and safety with confidence.

Professional health and safety consultants

Our health and safety consultants have extensive experience supporting organisations across different industries. This includes experience in both consultancy and regulatory environments, giving our team a practical understanding of how safety legislation applies in real workplaces.

Our consultants are Chartered Members of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and have experience working with organisations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.

This combination of technical knowledge and practical experience allows us to provide clear, realistic advice that helps organisations improve safety standards while maintaining efficient operations.

Health and safety consultancy for modern businesses

Health and safety legislation can be complex and constantly evolving. Many organisations find it difficult to keep up with regulatory requirements while also managing their day-to-day operations.

Our consultancy services are designed to simplify this process. We help organisations understand their responsibilities, implement effective safety systems and develop practical solutions that support safe working environments.

By working with experienced health and safety consultants, businesses can reduce risk, improve compliance and create a stronger culture of safety.

Health and safety services we provide

First Health & Safety offers a wide range of consultancy services to support organisations with their workplace safety responsibilities.

Our services include:

• Health and safety policy development

• Workplace inspections and safety surveys

• Health and safety audits

• Risk assessments

• Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments

• Fire risk assessments

• Manual handling assessments

• Accident investigation and incident review

• Workplace transport surveys

• Young worker and expectant mother risk assessments

• Contractor safety audits

These services help organisations identify potential risks, improve safety procedures and maintain clear documentation of their health and safety systems.

Health and safety audits and risk assessments

Regular safety audits and risk assessments are essential for maintaining safe workplaces. They help organisations identify hazards, evaluate risks and implement appropriate control measures.

Our consultants work with organisations to assess workplace environments, review existing procedures and provide clear recommendations for improvement.

This proactive approach helps reduce the likelihood of incidents and ensures safety systems remain effective.

Developing effective safety policies

A well-structured health and safety policy provides the foundation for managing safety within an organisation.

We support businesses in developing clear policies that outline responsibilities, procedures and expectations for employees and management.

Strong policies help organisations communicate safety expectations effectively and ensure that everyone understands their role in maintaining safe working environments.

Accident investigation and incident review

When workplace incidents occur, it is important to understand the causes and identify opportunities to prevent similar events in the future.

Our consultants support organisations with accident investigation and incident analysis. This includes reviewing the circumstances surrounding incidents, identifying root causes and recommending improvements to procedures or training.

Learning from incidents helps organisations strengthen their safety management systems.

Supporting compliance with health and safety legislation

UK organisations must comply with a range of health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and related regulations.

Our consultancy services help organisations understand these requirements and implement practical measures to support compliance.

By providing clear guidance and professional advice, we help organisations navigate regulatory expectations while maintaining safe and productive workplaces.

Fast response health and safety support

In some situations organisations may require urgent health and safety assistance. This may occur following an incident, regulatory concern or when a critical safety issue needs immediate attention.

First Health & Safety can provide rapid consultancy support to help organisations address urgent safety matters and implement appropriate corrective actions.

This ensures that organisations can respond quickly when safety concerns arise.

Combining consultancy with online training

Effective health and safety management is supported by both clear procedures and well-informed employees. Alongside consultancy services, First Health & Safety also provides a comprehensive eLearning platform for workplace training.

Our online training courses cover key safety topics such as:

• Health and safety awareness

• Fire safety and fire evacuation

• Manual handling

• Working at height

• Risk assessment

• Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

• Workplace safety induction

Courses are delivered through a modern learning management system, allowing organisations to provide structured training to their workforce quickly and efficiently.

Online eLearning helps reinforce safety awareness and ensures employees understand the procedures designed to protect them.

A modern approach to health and safety

Health and safety management has evolved significantly in recent years. Organisations now combine professional consultancy with digital tools such as online training, reporting systems and AI-powered learning platforms.

First Health & Safety supports organisations with both expert consultancy and modern training solutions. This integrated approach helps businesses manage safety more effectively while simplifying training and compliance management.

Health and safety consultancy from First Health & Safety

First Health & Safety has been supporting organisations with workplace training and safety solutions since 2007. Our consultancy services provide practical support for businesses looking to improve safety standards and manage regulatory responsibilities.

Whether you require health and safety audits, risk assessments, policy development or ongoing consultancy support, our experienced consultants can help you build a safer and more compliant workplace.

If you would like to discuss your organisation’s health and safety requirements, our team would be happy to help.