Health and Safety Consultancy and Retainer Support
Practical health and safety support designed around your organisation, workplace risks and operational requirements.
From one-off audits, risk assessments and specialist services to annual retainer packages and regular on-site consultancy, our experienced team helps you protect your people, manage workplace risk and meet your health and safety responsibilities.
Flexible Health and Safety Consultancy Service
Effective health and safety management is the foundation of a safe, productive and legally compliant workplace. Whether you operate a single site or manage multiple locations, your organisation faces a wide range of responsibilities under UK health and safety law. Our consultancy services are designed to give you clear, practical support that fits the way you work, helping you protect your people, meet your legal duties and maintain high standards across operations.
At Genesis OHS, we recognise that no two businesses are the same. Some organisations need occasional guidance to help them navigate a specific issue; others prefer a structured retainer that provides regular support throughout the year. Many require a fully bespoke consultancy arrangement tailored to their industry and risk profile. Our flexible service model ensures you receive the right level of support at the right time without paying for services you don’t need.
Our consultancy brings extensive experience across construction, utilities, manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, local government, and office environments. We work closely with your team to understand your operations, identify gaps, and provide clear, actionable advice. This includes reviewing existing documentation, assessing compliance with relevant regulations, advising on safe systems of work, supporting your management teams and helping embed a positive safety culture. We focus on practical solutions that work in real-world environments, not generic templates or overly complex systems that create more work than value.
Policies, Procedures and Management Systems
Effective health and safety policies, procedures and management systems are essential for creating safe, compliant and well-organised workplaces. At Genesis OHS, we develop, review and improve practical documentation and management systems, Our experienced professionals provide clear, practical solutions that support legal compliance, consistent standards and the effective management of health and safety across your business.
Workplace Inspections and Audits
Regular workplace inspections and audits play a vital role in maintaining safe working environments, preventing incidents, and meeting UK health and safety requirements. At Genesis OHS, we provide practical, industry-focused inspections and audit services that assess real working conditions, safety controls, equipment, documentation, and management systems. Whether you require a one-off inspection, ongoing monitoring, or a comprehensive compliance audit, our experienced consultants deliver clear, actionable insights to help you identify risks early, maintain high standards, and support continuous improvement.
Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments & Safe System of Work
Risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work are essential for identifying hazards, managing risks and maintaining safe, legally compliant workplaces. At Genesis OHS, we develop practical, tailored documentation that reflects the realities of your operations and supports safe working practices. Our experienced professionals provide clear, easy-to-use assessments and systems that help implement effective controls, meet legal requirements and strengthen health and safety across your organisation.
ISO Standard Services
ISO standards provide a recognised framework for improving quality, health and safety, environmental performance, information security and overall business management. At Genesis OHS, we support organisations with the development, implementation, auditing and maintenance of ISO-aligned management systems. Whether you are working towards first-time certification or maintaining an existing standard, our experienced professionals provide practical guidance to help you achieve compliance, prepare for audits and drive continual improvement.
PQQ/SSIP Support Services
PQQs and SSIP accreditations are essential for securing contracts and demonstrating your organisation’s health and safety competence. At Genesis OHS, we provide practical support with PQQ submissions and SSIP applications, helping you prepare the documentation and evidence required for schemes such as CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor and Achilles. Our experienced professionals ensure your submissions are complete, compliant and professionally presented, reducing the administrative burden and improving your chances of success.
Stress Risk Assessments
Work-related stress risk assessments help organisations identify the causes of workplace stress, protect employee wellbeing and meet their legal responsibilities. At Genesis OHS, we provide both organisation-wide and individual stress risk assessments, giving you a clear understanding of psychosocial risks and practical actions to reduce them. Our experienced professionals deliver assessments aligned with the HSE Management Standards, helping you create healthier, more resilient and productive workplaces.
CDM Advisor Services
Practical CDM consultancy, support and training for clients, designers and contractors. We help you understand and meet your duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, including support with pre-construction information, construction phase plans and project health and safety files.
Face Fit Testing & Train the Tester
Qualitative face fit testing for employees who wear tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE). We check that the selected disposable or half-mask respirator seals effectively to the individual wearer and provide a clear face fit test record. We also deliver practical Face Fit Train the Tester courses to help organisations develop competent in-house testing capability. Our team includes Fit2Fit-accredited face fit testers.
Fire Risk Assessments
Fire risk assessments for workplaces, commercial premises and short-term accommodation, including holiday lets and self-catering properties. Our advisers identify fire hazards and people at risk, review existing fire safety arrangements and provide a clear, prioritised action plan to help you meet your legal duties and protect employees, customers, guests, visitors and property.
PUWER Assessments
PUWER assessments for machinery, tools and other work equipment. Our advisers review whether equipment is suitable for its intended use, safely maintained and fitted with appropriate guarding and controls. You will receive a clear report identifying any gaps and practical actions to help protect employees and meet your duties under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Accident Investigation and Expert Witness Services
Our health and safety consultants undertake thorough accident and incident investigations using a structured, evidence-based approach. We identify what happened, review the circumstances and supporting documentation, and provide practical recommendations to help prevent recurrence.
Where expert witness support is required, our Chartered health and safety practitioners provide independent, impartial and evidence-based expert opinion for civil and criminal cases involving workplace health and safety.
Legionella Risk Assessments
Legionella risk assessments for workplaces, commercial premises and managed properties. Our advisers assess hot and cold water systems, identify conditions that could increase the risk of Legionella bacteria and provide a clear report with practical control measures to help you protect employees, residents and visitors and meet your legal duties.
Not Sure What Level of Support You Need?
Tell us about your organisation, current health and safety arrangements and the support you require. Our team can help you determine whether a one-off service, annual retainer or bespoke programme would be most suitable.