Our comprehensive consultancy includes: competent person appointment under MHSWR 1999, regular site visits and safety audits, development of safety policies and procedures, risk assessments and method statements, accident investigation support, HSE liaison, ongoing advice via phone/email, and assistance with accreditation applications (CHAS, SMAS, Constructionline).

We provide end-to-end support including: assessment of current H&S arrangements, gap analysis and improvement recommendations, preparation of required documentation (policies, risk assessments, training records), guidance through application processes, liaison with assessment bodies, and ongoing support to maintain accreditation status. Our experience with MDS Civil Engineering's successful accreditations ensures practical, proven approaches.

CHAS focuses specifically on health and safety assessment and is widely recognized by major contractors. SMAS (Worksafe) covers health, safety, and environmental management with SSIP mutual recognition. Constructionline is the UK's largest pre-qualification scheme covering safety, quality, environmental, and financial assessments. We help you choose the right scheme(s) based on your target clients and project types.

Yes, we provide comprehensive CDM 2015 services including: Construction Phase Plan development, F10 notifications to HSE, Principal Designer duties (where qualified), Principal Contractor support, health and safety file creation and maintenance, coordination between duty holders, and ensuring projects meet CDM requirements from inception to completion.

Our site audits include: systematic inspection of working practices and conditions, review of safety documentation and records, assessment of worker competence and behavior, identification of hazards and risks, evaluation of control measures effectiveness, detailed written report with prioritized recommendations, and follow-up support. Frequency depends on project risk, but typically monthly for ongoing projects.

Absolutely. We create comprehensive, site-specific RAMS covering: general construction activities, high-risk operations (working at height, excavations, hot works), COSHH assessments for hazardous substances, manual handling assessments, noise and vibration assessments, fire risk assessments, and activity-specific method statements. All RAMS are tailored to your actual working methods and site conditions.

Our accident investigation service includes: immediate response and advice (within 24 hours), thorough investigation of causes and contributing factors, RIDDOR reporting assistance and HSE notification, recommendations to prevent recurrence, documentation for insurance and legal purposes, and follow-up to ensure corrective actions are implemented. We help turn incidents into learning opportunities.

Yes, we offer various training including: toolbox talks on specific topics, site induction training, refresher training for experienced workers, management training for supervisors, SSSTS and SMSTS course arrangements, first aid training coordination, and specialized training for high-risk activities. Training is practical, engaging, and tailored to your workforce and projects.

We can expedite accreditation applications when needed. We understand that tender deadlines or new client requirements sometimes create urgency. We'll assess what documentation you have, identify gaps, and work with you to complete applications as quickly as possible while maintaining quality standards.

We serve contractors within approximately 10 miles of Colchester, including Coggeshall, Braintree, Witham, Halstead, and surrounding Essex areas. For routine consultancy, we typically respond within 24 hours. For emergencies (HSE visits, serious accidents), we aim to respond within 2-4 hours during normal business hours, with emergency contact available outside hours.

We offer both options: one-off services for specific needs (CHAS applications, risk assessments, accident investigations) and retainer arrangements for ongoing support. Retainers typically include regular site visits, unlimited phone/email support, document reviews, emergency assistance, and priority response. This often proves more cost-effective for businesses with ongoing H&S needs.

Our services help in several ways: achieving CHAS/SMAS/Constructionline accreditations opens access to tender opportunities, demonstrating robust H&S management builds client confidence, reducing incidents improves company reputation, maintaining compliance avoids tender disqualification, and having professional H&S support shows commitment to worker welfare. Many clients report increased contract wins after implementing our recommendations.