Whether you require a basic health and safety check-up or an in-depth audit in line with HSG65 or ISO 45001, our consultants provide an efficient and cost effective service to assess:<ul><li>Legal compliance</li><li>How well risks are managed, in line with accepted good practice</li><li>Degree of health and safety management system implementation </li><li>Progress against targets</li><li>Achievement of aims and objectives</li><li>Safety climate and culture</li></ul>Every review is accompanied by a report including a:<ul><li>Management summary</li><li>Prioritised action plan</li><li>Training needs analysis</li></ul>If required, review results can be presented to management, either formally or via a round table discussion.

Health and safety reviews, audits and compliance gap analyses tailored to your company activities, facilities and equipment

In line with HSG65 and the Health and Safety at Work Act, a Health and Safety Policy should contain:<ul><li>A statement of intent, signed by the senior person in the organisation with responsibility for health and safety</li><li>Roles and responsibilities, specific to the organisation</li><li>Arrangements for the management of health and safety in the company</li></ul>SSG can work with you to prepare a policy according to your requirements, or review and update your existing policy to bring it in line with current legislation.

For companies with 5 or more employees, a written Health and Safety Policy is a legal requirement

We offer a wide range of ISO management system consultancy services, including:<ul><li>Gap analyses of existing systems against the requirements of recognised standards - including ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001</li><li>Design and build of bespoke management systems to any combination of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards</li><li>Integration of new system elements into existing management system structures e.g. adding health and safety and/or environmental management into an existing quality-only system</li><li>System health checks in preparation for audit by a UKAS accredited certification body</li><li>Provision of internal auditor services</li><li>Ongoing systems support in a retained advisor capacity via the SSG ISO Advisor Membership Scheme</li></ul>Partnering with SSG ensures that your quality, health, safety and environmental management systems are aligned with the requirements of the relevant standards, steering you towards successful certification with a UKAS accredited certification body.

Whatever your business size, small or large, being able to demonstrate that processes are effectively managed, and continually improved, is critical

Health and safety legislation demands that employers make a suitable and sufficient assessment of:<ul><li>Health and safety risks employees are exposed to whilst at work</li><li>Risks to the health and safety of persons not in their employment</li></ul>All assessments must be communicated to relevant persons and documented if there are five or more employees in the company.SSG can work with you to conduct all necessary assessments for:<ul><li>General workplace hazards and hazardous activities</li><li>CoSHH</li><li>DSE</li><li>Lone and home working</li><li>Manual handling, ergonomics</li><li>Fire</li><li>Work equipment</li></ul>These can be supplemented by method statements and safe working procedures.&nbsp;Experienced consultants will ensure that assessments and safe systems of work are specific to your needs and in line with current legislation and good practice.We can also assist with:<ul><li>Hazard identification - HAZID</li><li>Risk assessment registers</li><li>Personal risk assessments for employees</li><li>Prioritised action plans for outstanding control measures</li></ul>

A legislative requirement, at the heart of HS management, for employers to evaluate risks to the health, safety and welfare of employees and others

The primary aim of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is to implement suitable and sufficient risk control measures to safeguard life in non-domestic premises. This is realised by means of a fire risk assessment.Our qualified and experienced consultants can conduct a fire risk assessment for your premises and provide professional guidance and advice to help you meet statutory requirements.We are able to offer these services for a wide range of premises including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Offices</li><li>Construction sites</li><li>Workshops</li><li>Warehouses</li><li>Manufacturing and retail sites</li><li>Hotels</li><li>Residential care properties</li><li>Communal areas of social housing</li><li>Schools and colleges</li></ul>Other related services include development of:<ul><li>Emergency procedures and plans</li><li>Fire escape strategies</li><li>Fire safety policies and management systems</li><li>Maintenance schemes for fire safety precautions</li></ul>

By law, employers must maintain a fire risk assessment (of business premises, construction sites), ensuring adequate fire safety measures are in place

Provision of information, instruction and training are integral to the management of health and safety in the workplace, and a specified employer’s duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.SSG have an in-depth understanding of health and safety training requirements for all functions and at all levels in an organisation, including:<ul><li>Directors</li><li>Managers</li><li>Supervisors</li><li>Employees</li><li>Safety critical roles - first aiders, mental health first aiders, fire wardens, equipment inspectors</li><li>Health and safety representatives</li><li>Health and safety managers</li><li>Facilities managers</li><li>Construction site managers, supervisors and operatives</li><li>Plant operatives</li></ul>By using our services you can be assured that training is implemented in accordance with legal requirements and good practice.

A role-by-role review to establish a prioritised training plan, covering all applicable QHSE / HREL training needs

Workplace inspections should be conducted on a regular basis by competent persons to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures and to determine the degree of implementation of control measures.SSG can conduct workplace health and safety inspections in workplaces and on client work sites, as follows:<ul><li>Inspection visits on a frequency to suit client requirements</li><li>Documented reports detailing identified breaches in legislation and associated recommendations for improvement</li><li>Advice on safe methods of work and safe working practices</li><li>Liaison with management on health and safety issues raised</li><li>Periodic management review meetings to discuss inspection findings and reports</li><li>Ongoing advice and guidance in relation to the sites visited</li></ul>Inspection checklist and reports can be concise or detailed, dependant on requirements.

An invaluable tool to determine how effectively the workplace is managed, compared to expected performance standards

SSG can provide a rapid response in the event of an accident to identify the root causes, recommend actions to prevent recurrence and strengthen the health and safety management system in place.&nbsp;If the HSE are involved then we can guide and support you through their incident investigation process, including what to expect if they visit your workplace.We can also assist with:<ul><li>Developing procedures for accident investigation</li><li>Gathering and analysis of information</li><li>Notification and reporting to the HSE</li><li>Interview techniques and what to expect under interview by the HSE</li></ul>

When things go wrong it is essential that lessons are learnt  - an immediate and thorough investigation helps to strengthen systems and prevent recurrence

The actions taken in the initial minutes of an emergency are critical to warn employees and potentially save lives.We can help you prepare emergency procedures for potential hazards and threat scenarios, including:<ul><li class="ql-indent-1">Flood</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Pandemic</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Fire / explosion</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Release of hazardous substances</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Structural collapse</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Civil unrest</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Terrorism</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Utility failure</li></ul>

Helping you to respond quickly and effectively to a range of emergency situations, ensuring business continuity

Traditional safety management focuses on a safe workplace, safe people and safe equipment.&nbsp;However even when companies have processes to deliver these systems accidents still happen; the question is why?SSGs behavioural-based programs are designed to provide answers to these questions and drive up safety performance. The programs we devise are employee led, supported by management and designed specifically to the aspirations and needs of your company.&nbsp;Programs can be customised based on requirements and may include:<ul><li>A survey of the current safety climate</li><li>Audit of the health and safety management system</li><li>Review of incident and accident data, including near misses</li><li>Identification of at-risk behaviours</li><li>Implementation of unsafe condition reporting</li><li>Workplace observations</li><li>Focus group discussions - management relations</li><li>Behavioural based training and coaching</li></ul>

The next step...behavioural safety...building on strengths, whilst developing strategies to drive safety performance and improve risk control

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