COMPETENT PERSON

Legal Requirements for a Competent Person in Health and Safety

Under UK law, every employer must appoint a competent person to assist in meeting health and safety obligations. This requirement is outlined in The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. A competent person should have sufficient training, experience, and knowledge to help a business comply with health and safety laws.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states that a competent person should:

• Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace.
• Implement appropriate safety measures to protect employees and others.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Provide guidance on best practices for maintaining a safe working environment.

Employers can appoint themselves, a worker, or an external consultant as their competent person, depending on the complexity and risks involved in their business.

How A1SafeSite Can Act as a Competent Person for your organisation

A1SafeSite offers expert health and safety consultancy services, ensuring businesses meet their legal obligations while maintaining a safe working environment. 

As a competent person, A1SafeSite can:

• Conduct risk assessments and identify workplace hazards.
• Develop health and safety policies tailored to business needs.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on safety protocols.
• Assist with compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Offer ongoing support to manage health and safety effectively.

By appointing A1SafeSite as a competent person, businesses can reduce risks, improve workplace safety, and ensure legal compliance without the burden of managing everything internally.

Our Health and Safety Competent Person services start at £30 per month* , giving you a cost effective way to have competent health & safety legal cover without employing full time health and safety staff.

(*costs agreed after free consultation)