competent person services

Every business in the UK must appoint a Competent Person by law to advise on their health and safety matters. The higher the risk and the complexity of the operations involved in the business will necessitate the experience and/or qualifications required. You must have help from a competent person in order to meet the health and safety law requirements.  

When seeking to appoint a Competent Person, preference should be given to those in your own organisation who possess the required level of competence (this can include the employer themselves) before looking for help from outside. In many situations, however, the Directors and staff, although being highly trained and experienced in what they do, may possibly lack the health and safety knowledge or time required to adhere to what is required within their workplace.  

In many instances it is prohibitively expensive to employ someone in that singular role and the role would not warrant a full-time position. Staff will not always be keen to take on the extra responsibility and training required. This is where Hawthorn Safety can help - we are qualified and experienced in all areas of production, manufacture and construction which means that we can act as your Competent Person for a fraction of the cost of hiring or training your own employees or employing someone specifically for the role. We offer various solutions, depending upon the level of support required to fulfil your health and safety requirements.  

We are able to supply you with your annual Health and Safety Policy and are also available via telephone or email to offer advice concerning the health and safety of your business should you require it as well as acting formally as your Competent Person on any required applications. We are also to provide other back-up and support services including training and auditing in order to help you to meet the relevant health and safety laws.