Practical Competent Person Support
Competent Person
Support
Ongoing, practical health and safety support for businesses that need access to competent advice without employing a full-time in-house specialist.
We can work alongside owners, managers and internal teams to help you understand priorities, keep arrangements under review and turn health and safety responsibilities into clear, manageable actions.
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Competent Person Support
Health & safety guidance
Policies & arrangements
Risk management support
Ongoing review & advice
Who it's for
Competent support without unnecessary complexity
UK health and safety law requires employers to have access to competent assistance. For many small and growing businesses, external support can provide the knowledge and experience needed without the cost of a full-time in-house health and safety role.
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Small and medium-sized businesses without an in-house health and safety specialist
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Owners and managers who want a reliable point of contact for health and safety advice
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Businesses whose existing arrangements need reviewing, strengthening or bringing up to date
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Internal teams that need additional competent support for particular risks, projects or changes
How we can support your business
A practical health and safety partner when you need one
Competent person support should make health and safety easier to manage. We focus on what matters most, help you understand priorities and provide clear advice that fits the size, risks and day-to-day reality of your business.
Review Current Arrangements
We can look at what you already have in place, identify gaps and help prioritise the areas that need attention first.
Policies & Procedures
Support with health and safety policies, arrangements and practical procedures so documentation reflects what actually happens in your business.
Risk Priorities
Helping you identify significant risks, understand what needs action and avoid getting lost in paperwork that adds little practical value.
Advice When You Need It
A clear point of contact for health and safety questions, changes, concerns or situations where you need a practical second opinion.
Ongoing Review
Regular support to keep arrangements under review as your team, workplace, activities or business priorities change.
Support for Internal Teams
Working alongside managers or an internal health and safety lead where extra expertise, capacity or reassurance is needed.
A clear, supportive process
How We Work
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Understand Your Business
We’ll talk through your organisation, current arrangements, main risks and where you feel you need support.
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Agree Priorities
We’ll identify the most important actions and agree a practical level of support that fits your business and budget.
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Ongoing Competent Support
We’ll provide clear advice, review progress and remain available as your business, people and health and safety needs develop.
Why businesses choose Your Company Works
Competent advice that stays practical and proportionate
- BSc Occupational Safety and Health (Hons) – First Class Honours
- Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- Practical advice focused on significant risks and workable actions
- Support tailored to how your business actually operates
- Flexible support available remotely or on-site where appropriate
- A clear point of contact for ongoing health and safety questions
“Paula provides thorough, professional, and dependable Health and Safety advice to our Company. She delivers this service in an enthusiastic, positive and friendly manner and has made considerable progress in developing our policies and action plans and monitoring implementation at each of our sites.
Questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about competent person health and safety support.
What is a health and safety competent person?+
A competent person has the skills, knowledge and experience needed to help a business manage its health and safety responsibilities effectively. The support required will depend on the size and risks of the organisation.
Can an external consultant provide competent person support?+
Yes. External competent advice can be suitable where a business does not have the necessary expertise internally, or where an internal team needs additional specialist support.
Is competent person support only for large businesses?+
No. Smaller businesses often benefit from having access to practical competent advice without needing a full-time in-house health and safety role.
Can you work alongside our existing manager or health and safety lead?+
Yes. We can support the people already responsible for health and safety within your business, providing extra knowledge, capacity and an independent view where helpful.
How often would we need support?+
That depends on your business. Some organisations need regular ongoing support while others need periodic reviews and access to advice when particular issues arise. We can agree a proportionate approach with you.
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Let’s talk through the support your business needs.
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