The GHC Safety Net-Competent Persons Service

The GHC Health and Safety Competent Persons Service is a specialised service offering expert guidance and support to businesses in managing their health and safety obligations. This service is essential for organisations, particularly those without in-house expertise, to ensure they comply with health and safety legislation and maintain a safe working environment.

We offer three levels of service, please visit our website at www.grahamhowardconsulting.co.uk for further information.

Benefits of Using our Competent Persons Service:

• Expertise: Access to experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Compliance: Ensures the organisation meets all legal requirements, reducing the risk of fines, penalties, and legal action.
• Efficiency: Allows businesses to focus on their core activities while entrusting health and safety management to experts.
• Risk Reduction: Proactively identifies and mitigates potential hazards, leading to a safer work environment and reduced incidents.
• Cost Savings: Prevents costly accidents, reduces insurance premiums, and minimizes downtime due to health and safety incidents.

In summary, our Health and Safety Competent Persons Service, the GHC ’Safety Net’ is a vital resource for any organisation looking to maintain a safe workplace, achieve compliance with legal standards, and protect their employees from harm that does not have the internal expertise.

Risk Assessments & SSOW

COSHH, DSE, Fire, Manual Handling, PUWER

Our Risk Assessment Service is designed to provide organisations with a comprehensive analysis of potential risks that could impact their operations, projects, or strategic goals. By systematically identifying, evaluating, and prioritising risks, we empower businesses to make informed decisions that enhance resilience and sustainability.

Key Features of Our Risk Assessment Service

1. Risk Identification:
   • We work closely with your team to identify a wide range of risks, including operational, financial, strategic, regulatory, and environmental risks.
   • Our approach includes analysing internal processes, external factors, and industry-specific challenges to uncover potential threats.
2. Risk Evaluation:
   • Once risks are identified, we assess their likelihood and potential impact on your business.
   • We utilise qualitative and quantitative methods to provide a clear picture of the severity and probability of each risk.
3. Risk Prioritisation:
   • We help you prioritise risks based on their potential impact and the likelihood of occurrence.
   • This prioritisation allows you to allocate resources effectively, focusing on the most critical risks first.
4. Mitigation Strategies:
   • Our experts work with your team to develop tailored risk mitigation strategies.
   • We provide actionable recommendations to minimise or eliminate risks, including preventive measures and contingency plans.
5. Continuous Monitoring and Review:
   • Risk environments are dynamic, so we offer ongoing monitoring services to track risk levels and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies.
   • We can regularly review and update our risk assessment to ensure it remains relevant and comprehensive as your business evolves.
6. Compliance and Reporting:
   • We assist in ensuring your organisation meets regulatory requirements related to risk management.
   • Detailed reports are provided, offering insights and documentation that can be shared with stakeholders, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

Benefits of Our Service

• Enhanced Decision-Making: With a clear understanding of risks, your organisation can make better-informed decisions, minimising negative outcomes.
• Proactive Risk Management: By identifying and addressing risks early, you can prevent potential issues from escalating into crises.
• Improved Resource Allocation: Prioritising risks allows you to allocate resources efficiently, focusing on the most critical areas.
• Regulatory Compliance: Our service helps you stay compliant with industry regulations and standards, reducing the risk of legal and financial penalties.
• Increased Stakeholder Confidence: Transparent risk management practices build trust with stakeholders, investors, and customers.

Our Risk Assessment Service is tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, ensuring that you are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of today's business environment.

H & S Policy and Procedures Development

Programme Introduction

Our Health and Safety Policy Development intervention is designed by GHC to assist organisations in creating, reviewing, and maintaining robust health and safety policies. This programme is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring that their policies are compliant with legal requirements, industry standards, and best practices. Its aim is to foster a safe and healthy working environment by embedding a safety culture at all levels of the organisation.

Objectives

• Compliance: Ensure all policies align with relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Customisation: Develop tailored policies that address the specific risks and operational contexts of our client’s industry.
• Implementation: Provide guidance on implementing the policies effectively across the organisation.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish the method for ongoing policy review and improvement.
• Culture Building: Promotes a culture of health and safety within your organisation.

. Key Deliverables

• Health and Safety Policy Document: A comprehensive policy document tailored to the client's needs.
• Implementation Plan: A step-by-step plan to effectively roll out the new policies.
• Training Materials: Customised training resources to support policy education. (Where required).
• Audit Reports: Periodic reports to assess the effectiveness of the policies and suggest improvements.

Compliance and Workplace Audits

Graham Howard Consulting Limited Offers Compliance and Workplace Audits designed to ensure that your organisation meets regulatory requirements and maintains optimal workplace safety standards. Here’s an overview of our service:

1. Compliance Audits

• Objective: To verify that an organisation adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. This helps avoid legal issues, fines, and operational disruptions.
• Approach: The audit involves a thorough review of the organisation's policies, procedures, and records. It assesses compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, environmental laws, employment standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Outcome: The audit results in a detailed report that highlights areas of compliance, identifies gaps, and provides recommendations for addressing non-compliance issues. This ensures your organisation meets all legal obligations and industry best practices.

2. Workplace Audits

• Objective: To evaluate workplace conditions, ensuring they meet health, safety, and operational efficiency standards. This audit helps identify potential risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Approach: The audit process includes on-site inspections, informal interviews with staff, and reviews of safety records and procedures. It focuses on assessing workplace hazards, employee practices, equipment safety, and overall work environment quality.
• Outcome: The audit produces a comprehensive report that outlines current workplace conditions, highlights any areas of concern, and provides practical recommendations to enhance safety and efficiency. This helps your organisation create a safer, more productive work environment.

Key Features of the Service

• Expertise: Graham Howard Consulting Limited brings extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to the auditing process, ensuring thorough and accurate assessments.
• Tailored Approach: Audits are customised to address the specific needs of each client, considering the unique risks and regulatory requirements of their industry.
• Confidentiality: All audit activities and findings are handled with the highest level of confidentiality, protecting sensitive business information.
• Continuous Improvement: The service emphasises not only compliance but also the continuous improvement of workplace practices and standards.

enefits

• Regulatory Compliance: By identifying and correcting non-compliance issues, organisations can avoid penalties and legal complications, ensuring they operate within the legal framework.
• Enhanced Safety: Workplace audits help identify potential hazards and inefficiencies, leading to a safer work environment and reducing the risk of accidents and incidents.
• Operational Efficiency: The audits often uncover areas where processes can be streamlined, leading to improved productivity and reduced operational costs.
• Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of risks help protect your organisation from unforeseen events that could disrupt operations or harm employees.

Graham Howard Consulting Limited’s Compliance and Workplace Audits provide organisations with the tools and insights they need to maintain regulatory compliance, enhance workplace safety, and improve overall operational effectiveness.

Accident, Incident & Near Miss Investigation

Graham Howard Consulting Limited provides comprehensive Accident, Incident, and Near Miss Investigation services aimed at enhancing workplace safety and preventing future occurrences.

Our service involves:

1. Accident Investigation

• Objective: To determine the root causes of workplace accidents, ensuring a thorough understanding of what led to the event.
• Approach: The investigation process involves collecting detailed information through interviews, site inspections, and reviewing relevant documentation. Advanced techniques like root cause analysis (RCA) are used to uncover the underlying factors contributing to the accident.
• Outcome: The findings are compiled into a detailed report that includes actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence, improving safety protocols and procedures.

2. Incident Investigation

• Objective: To investigate incidents that may not result in injury but have the potential to do so, identifying risks before they lead to serious consequences.
• Approach: Similar to accident investigations, this service involves a systematic approach to identify what went wrong and why. Emphasis is placed on understanding the sequence of events and the contributing factors.
• Outcome: A comprehensive report is produced, outlining the causes of the incident and offering practical recommendations to mitigate identified risks.

3. Near Miss Investigation

• Objective: To analyse near misses—events that could have resulted in an accident or injury but did not, providing a proactive opportunity to improve safety.
• Approach: Near miss investigations involve gathering data on the incident, assessing potential hazards, and identifying weaknesses in safety protocols. This proactive analysis helps in recognising patterns and preventing future accidents.
• Outcome: The investigation report highlights potential dangers and provides strategic recommendations for improvement, helping to foster a safer work environment.

Key Features of the Service

• Expertise: Graham Howard Consulting Limited leverages years of experience and specialised knowledge in safety management to deliver thorough and insightful investigations.
• Confidentiality: All investigations are conducted with strict confidentiality, ensuring sensitive information is protected.
• Regulatory Compliance: The service ensures that investigations meet all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, aiding your organisation in maintaining its compliance.
• Tailored Solutions: Each investigation is customised to the specific needs of the and circumstances of our clients, considering industry-specific risks and operational contexts.

Benefits

• Enhanced Safety Culture: By identifying and addressing safety issues, the service helps cultivate a proactive safety culture within your organization.
• Reduced Risks: Thorough investigations lead to the identification and mitigation of hazards, reducing the likelihood of future accidents or incidents.
• Cost Savings: Preventing accidents and incidents can lead to significant cost savings by avoiding downtime, legal liabilities, and insurance and compensation claims.

Graham Howard Consulting Limited’s Accident, Incident, and Near Miss Investigation service is a crucial resource for any organisation committed to improving workplace safety and operational efficiency.

Training Interventions

Graham Howard Consulting Limited offer a variety of specialised training programs focussed upon health and safety designed to help organisations meet regulatory requirements, improve workplace safety, and enhance the overall well-being of employees. Here's an overview of their key services:

1. Customised Health and Safety Training Programs

• Tailored Courses: Graham Howard Consulting Limited provides customised training courses that are designed to meet the specific needs of an organisation. This ensures that the training is relevant to the particular risks and challenges faced by the company.
• On-Site Training: GHC offers on-site training sessions, which can be conducted at the client’s location. This approach helps in delivering practical and hands-on training in the actual work environment.

2. Health and Safety Courses

• Some of our popular courses Offered include:
  • The Safe Use of Overhead Gantry, Wall, Pedestal Cranes and Lifting Accessories.
  • Safe Use of Angle Grinders.
  • Fire Safety training.
  • Asbestos Awareness.
  • Safe use of Compressed Gasses and Cylinders.
  • Working at Height and Personal Fall Arrest Equipment.
  • Vehicle Banksman.
  • Confined Space awareness.
  • Abrasive Wheels.
  • COSHH.
  • Risk Assessment.
  • Ladder Safety,
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Manual Handling.
  • Respiratory Protective Equipment.

Please contact us with your requirements, we are happy to help.

info@grahamhowardconsulting.co.uk