Professional advice on health and safety policies and procedures in the Home Counties and UK

If you are looking for a partner who can work with you to improve your health and safety, contact Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd. Based in Henley-on-Thames, we assist clients in Reading, Marlow & Maidenhead serving across the UK including the Home Counties.
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How Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd can help

"The next stage in your development"

"Our services" explained that Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd has a range of services available specifically designed to assist companies that do not have their own qualified and competent Health & Safety specialist. Our aim is to provide packages and additional seamless bolt-on services that will support your company’s requirements and finances with a cost-effective solution. We have developed three main levels of service: Introductory, Intermediate and Premium, designed to help you select the most suitable package for your business. There are a number of additional services you can purchase to enhance your primary package, build your own bespoke package or purchase as individual services. These can be added at any time throughout your annual service agreement to enhance your Health & Safety system. Our advisors will be on hand to assist you determine which package or service will best suit your business.

Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd will provide you with the necessary tools to operate a safe working system for your business. Our documentation will be easy to use and adapt to your companies specific needs. If however, you require further assistance in modifying individual documents, we can also provide this as an additional service.

As one of our valued clients, it is our aim to understand your business fully and the types of work you undertake before we embark on developing a suite of tailored documentation. As part of our service, any one of the packages chosen will begin with a company analysis and health check. We will then develop a plan as outlined below. One of our experienced advisors will complete this process with you.

Acknowledgment

Once you have selected your desired package, Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd will firstly ascertain how your business operates, clarifying: your company’s size, number of employees, business scope and activities and what level of Health & Safety compliance you need to achieve.

We will liaise closely with you to agree the best course of action and the level of input required to produce a suite of documentation tailored for your specific needs.

Your current position

Initial Health Check: This will include an in-depth discussion with your relevant point of contact to determine the standard of your current Health & Safety documentation and internal processes.

We will identify key personnel and their responsibilities within your organisation and the relevant legislation covering your specific scope of works.

Following this in-depth review, we will then develop a structured action plan that fits your business requirements, to determine the documentation you will need. The documentation will be easy to use and enable you and your staff to carry out works in a safe and controlled manner.

Assist and evolve

On receipt of your documentation, we will assist you to ensure you fully understand, and can effectively implement and manage, your safe working system. Your new documentation will also assist you in achieving SSIP compliance, dependent on the level of service chosen*1.

We will contact you once your Health & Safety system has been operating for a number of months, to ascertain any problem areas, which may need rectifying. Customers who also opt to take advantage of our mid-term review will receive a guaranteed minimum discount of 25% on any main package chosen*4 for the second year of service (annual review) with Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd (see additional services). We will also liaise with you to determine whether you require any further assistance or additional support to enhance your business's capability.

Before the anniversary of your first year with Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd, we will contact you to determine whether the current package and service levels are sufficient for your business, taking into consideration any changes in scope or size of business.

On annual review*2, we will revise your policy and procedures and update any legislative requirements. We will conduct a formal review of all your Health & Safety documentation previously provided to ensure your company remains in full compliance. We will also discuss any improvements, which you feel may further benefit your business.

Packages available to suit your business needs

By choosing any one of the three main packages below, as one of Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd’s clients, you will have exclusive rights to use our logo on your website and stationery, as desired. You will be able to state us as your competent Health & Safety advisors to your clients; when tendering for work, applying for SSIP Certification and when completing PQQs. You will also have access to our recommended certified training providers.

No matter which package you select, we will work closely with you to ensure you achieve your desired standard of Health & Safety.

Description of services

Introductory Package
Intermediate Package
Premium Package
Provision of a tailored Health & Safety policy and arrangements
 
Subsequent years – Annual policy update and review*2  

Provision of a comprehensive Health & Safety policy tailored to your company's size, activities and scope of works, ensuring the safety of your employees and compliance with legislation – including statement of intent, roles and responsibilities and arrangements.
Updates to legislation
 
Email service: regular bulletins keeping you up to date in Health & Safety matters, including:
  • Changes to legislation
  • ACOPS, guidance documents
  • Work incidents/accidents/prosecutions
  • General information which may benefit your company further
Update to CDM Regulations 2015 (Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015)
 
A summary document to update you on the key changes in the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.
Annual certificate of competent advice
 
‘Annual certificate of competent advice’ confirming the services of 'Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd' as your competent advisors.

You may provide our ‘certificate of competent advice’ to SSIP assessing bodies, your clients and when tendering for works, which require you to evidence your source of competent Health & Safety advice.
Advisory service
 
Hotline services available during normal working hours

You will have unlimited access to our hotline, where you can contact one of our advisors should you have any issues on site, workplace incidents, or general questions on Health & Safety which require immediate assistance. You will be able to contact us via phone or email.

Note: Out of hours emergencies will be charged at an additional rate*3.
Review and recommendations of Health & Safety management procedures 
  • Review of sample existing documentation with recommendations of improvement
Intermediate
  • Review of sample existing documentation with recommendations of improvement
  • Provision of a number of documents (selected from the premium package) as identified and recommended through your initial health check and follow up review with your designated advisor
Premium
  • Provision of a comprehensive suite of Health & Safety documentation with associated guidance for implementation, to assist you to manage your workforce and evidence to any inspecting authority that your company is actively involved in ensuring Health & Safety at work
Risk assessments
 
Provision of a risk assessment model for your completion
 
Our templates have been designed to be easy to use, providing risk rating guidance and detail of key site specific hazards which you should be routinely identifying.
 
Note: Upon your annual review we will revise your completed samples of the documentation, enabling us to advise and amend as necessary, to continually improve on your working system.

A mid-term review on any package chosen*4 can also be purchased which will guarantee a minimum discount of 25% for the second year of service with Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd (see additional services).
Method statements
 
Provision of method statement model for your completion
 
Our templates have been designed to be easy to use, providing headers to ensure you include appropriate content such as process of works, project arrangements, co-ordination and welfare whilst on site.
 
Note: Upon your annual review we will revise your completed samples of the documentation, enabling us to advise and amend as necessary, to continually improve on your working system.

A mid-term review on any package chosen*4 can also be purchased which will guarantee a minimum discount of 25% for the second year of service with Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd (see additional services).
COSHH risk assessment model
 
Provision of a COSHH assessment model for your completion
 
Our templates have been designed to be easy to use and to assist you in ensuring you extract appropriate content as provided within your safety data sheet and include task specific considerations, as necessary.
 
Note: Upon your annual review we will revise your completed samples of the documentation, enabling us to advise and amend as necessary, to continually improve on your working system.

A mid-term review on any package chosen*4 can also be purchased which will guarantee a minimum discount of 25% for the second year of service with us (see additional services).
Review of training with recommendations of improvement

Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd will:
  • Confirm what training has been completed
  • Identify any additional training which may be required as appropriate to your nature of business, number of employees and working environments to ensure you have provided your employees with sufficient information, instruction and training
First aid risk assessment
 
Template of a first aid risk assessment, tailored to include any specific risks to your employees accounting for the nature of works within your business
Fire risk assessment
  • Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd will provide you with you a fire risk assessment template for your completion, appropriate to the location and size of your office and in compliance with the ‘Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005’. We will discuss options available to ensure you are legally compliant
  • Further investigation into your fire precautions and how they are implemented within your business. This may include things such as confirmation of the correct types of extinguishers, how many staff you may need to train and your company premises fire plan, etc
Subcontractor questionnaire
 
Provision of a subcontractor questionnaire to ensure you adequately assess your subcontractor/s, including adequate insurances, employees competence and Health & Safety procedures prior to engagement
Accident investigation forms
 
Provision of a full set of accident reporting procedures and investigation forms to assist you in adequately recording and reporting accidents as required by legislation
Health surveillance
 
Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd will liaise with you to determine what health surveillance may be required within your company, appropriate to the nature of works conducted and implement procedures for its control.

This may include:
  • Provision of health surveillance questionnaires, where appropriate
  • Specific risk assessment templates
  • Recommendations of specific equipment to reduce risks to employees' health
Internal annual audit checklist
 
Provision of an internal annual audit checklist to assist you to competently monitor your workplace, work equipment and general health, safety and welfare provision within your company

Note: Upon your annual review we will revise your completed samples of the documentation, enabling us to advise and amend as necessary, to continually improve on your working system

A mid-term review on any package chosen*4 can also be purchased which will guarantee a minimum discount of 25% for the second year of service with us (see additional services)
Work equipment checklists
 
Provision of a suite of general work equipment checklists relevant to the types of equipment used within your company, such as vehicles, scaffold, ladders, hand tools etc

Note: Upon your annual review we will revise your completed samples of the documentation, enabling us to advise and amend as necessary, to continually improve on your working system

A mid-term review on any package chosen*4 can also be purchased which will guarantee a minimum discount of 25% for the second year of service with us (see additional services)
Max. of 3
Portable electrical equipment checklist
 
Provision of a checklist with guidance to issue to your employees and ensure checks are competently conducted on tools used. Assistance in generating inspection schedules for portable electrical equipment used within the company
Payment options

One-off payment

or

Monthly instalments

Initial 2 months deposit (inclusive of administration fees*5)

Followed by 10 monthly instalments of:
 
Note: Split payments over two/three months are also available on request with no additional administrative fee
£1750
£320
£160
£2125
£385
£195
£2500
£450
£230
Note: Existing BESA members will receive a 10% discount on any main package chosen. After the first year of service, loyal customers will receive a 10% discount on any main packages, BESA members will receive a further 5%. See details at the bottom of the page.

Customers who opt to take advantage of our mid-term review will receive a guaranteed minimum discount of 25% on any main package chosen*4 for the second year of service with Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd. See note at the bottom of this page.
Additional services

Detailed below are a number of additional services which can be purchased individually or alongside any main package chosen to enhance your Health & Safety system. Alternatively you can select any combination of services to create your own bespoke package to suit your company’s current needs and budgetary requirements.
Health & Safety policy review and update

Review of your company's existing Health & Safety policy and procedures to ensure your policy content is relevant to the size, scope and nature of business. Removal of any arrangements which are not relevant to your company, simplifying processes and implementation of new arrangements where required

Payment options

One-off payment per annum

or

Monthly instalments

Initial 2 months deposit (inclusive of administration fees*5)

Followed by 10 monthly instalments of:
£895
£150
£74.50
Advisory service

Hotline services available during normal working hours

You will have unlimited access to our hotline, where you can contact one of our advisors should you have any issues on site or general questions on Health & Safety which require urgent assistance. You will be able to contact us via phone or email.

Payment options

One-off payment per annum

or

Monthly installments

Initial 2 months deposit (inclusive of administration fees*5)

Followed by 10 monthly installments of:

Out of hours emergencies will be charged at an additional rate*3
£295
£70
£25
£15 per call
Competent advice service

This service has been developed for companies with their Health & Safety policy and arrangements and safe working system already in operation, however, require a ‘competent advice service’ to further support their business and Health & Safety needs and for companies requiring evidence of their source of competent advice, service includes:

Advisory service (as detailed above)

Plus

Updates to legislation (as described within the main packages table above)

Plus

Annual certificate of competent advice

‘Annual certificate of competent advice’ confirming ‘Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd as your source of competent advice'

You may provide our ‘certificate of competent advice’ to; SSIP assessing bodies, your clients and when tendering for works, which require you to evidence your source of competent Health & Safety advice.


Payment options

One-off payment per annum

or

Monthly installments

Initial 2 months deposit (inclusive of administration fees*5)

Followed by 10 monthly installments of:
£455
£100
£40
Project specific advice

A service developed to assist companies in complying with their duties relevant to their position as a duty holder under the CDM Regulations 2015
  • Assistance in compiling construction phase plans, particularly for notifiable projects
  • Review of project specific RAMS
  • Development of project Health & Safety files, etc.
  • Fees will depend of the size and duration of each individual project
For a quotation, please contact one of our advisors.
Price on application
Documentation review

Review of sample existing documentation (excluding your policy and arrangements) with recommendations of improvement

Payment options

One-off payment per annum

or

Monthly instalments

Initial 2 months deposit (inclusive of administration fees*5)

Followed by 10 monthly instalments of:
£650
£165
£55
Documentation review plus

Review of sample existing documentation (excluding your policy and arrangements) with recommendations of improvement and provision of a number of documents as identified and recommended, to comply with legislation and assist you in operating and maintaining your safe working system. Including guidance to assist in implementation of the revised Health & Safety documentation and additional procedures

Payment options

One-off payment per annum

or

Monthly instalments

Initial 2 months deposit (inclusive of administration fees*5)

Followed by 10 monthly instalments of:
£975
£175
£80
Mid-term review

Conduct a mid-term review on sample documentation which you/your employees have completed since implementation, enabling us to amend and advise where necessary to continually improve on your working system
 
Customers who opt to take advantage of our mid-term review will receive a guaranteed minimum discount of 25% on any main package chosen*4 for the second year of service with Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd. We are able to offer this having worked closely with you to ensure the package chosen and documentation provided is being used correctly, effectively managed and that you are maintaining your safe working system to your desired standard.
£325
Principal designer package

This package has been specifically developed to assist those in the position of principal designer to ensure compliance with their duties under the CDM Regulations 2015. Although designed for architects/structural engineers, this package can also assist anyone taking on the responsibility of principal designer.

Included in the package are two strategically designed concise guidance documents summarising your key duties as principal designer and additional client duties (where appointed) for domestic works. The package also includes a suite of documents to assist you in competently conducting your duties.

Documents include: Principal designer guidance document, construction phase plan verification checklist, designer Health & Safety checklist, client brief template, Health & Safety file templates, letters of appointment for principal designer and client duties and much more.

Note: RIBA members will receive a 10% discount on this package

Payment options

One-off payment per annum

or

Monthly installments

Initial 2 months deposit (inclusive of administration fees*5)

Followed by 10 monthly installments of:
£775
£140
£71.25
Driving at work package

We have developed a driving at work package to help you comply with your duties and managed your workforce effectively, when an employee drives at work in relation to their employment; whether in a company, a hire or their own vehicle. Includes a driving policy and guidance and a driving safely handbook and guidance for your employees.
 
Plus a number of associated documents including a driving risk assessment template, drivers licence validation checklist, vehicle inspection checklist, vehicle incident report form and a vehicle incident analysis form.
£375
SSIP assessment assistance

Comprehensive assistance throughout your SSIP assessment

  • Your designated consultant will be there to guide you through each stage of your assessment, assisting you to collate the correct documentation and information to submit to your chosen assessing body. This will enable you to complete your assessment and gain compliance as quickly as possible
  • Assist companies who have failed their assessment clarifying any issues raised, collating additional evidence required during the assessment process until assessment approval
£125 to £325
Initial health check - Premises

If you are uncertain of the most suitable service package for your company, we are able to send one of our advisors to your premises for a frank and open discussion on your existing Health & Safety documentation and processes.

Following this initial check, the advisor will report back to head office and refer the company information gathered to your designated consultant, identifying the key areas where you require specific development/assistance. The consultant will then develop a structured action plan that fits your business requirements and to determine the documentation you will need.

Note: Price includes travel up to a 25 mile radius of our primary location (excluding travel directly into London). For a quotation outside this area please contact one of our advisors

If you decide to purchase one of our three main service packages, you will receive a discount off of your initial health check visit.
£275
On-site Health & Safety visit

Should you need the additional assurance that you are in compliance with the Health & Safety regulations on-site, one of our experienced consultants can attend to conduct a general Health & Safety inspection, checking you have appropriate equipment, working procedures, site safety, documentation and general Health & Safety provision.

Where areas require additional control/improvements, we will advise you on the best course of action to rectify any issues found, ensuring you are protected and adequately covering your employees, your company and others who may be affected by works conducted and you are compliant with legislative requirements, should an incident occur, or your company be selected for inspection by the HSE.

You will receive a copy of the site inspection conducted for your company files.

Note: Price includes travel up to a 25 mile radius of our primary location (excluding travel directly into London). For a quotation outside this area, please contact one of our advisors.
£375
Comprehensive Health & Safety inspection

One of our experienced Health & Safety consultants will attend your work premises to conduct a comprehensive Health & Safety inspection, to ensure your company is compliant under The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent regulations.

Following completion of the inspection, you will receive an extensive report detailing the results of the inspection, any actions required for improvement and suggested timescales for completion. Corrective actions will be recommended to assist you in implementing the most realistic, practicable and cost effective solutions.

Note: Price includes travel up to a 25 mile radius of our primary location (excluding travel directly into London). For a quotation outside this area, please contact one of our advisors.
£485
Assistance in accident investigation and follow up

Should an accident occur and you require more involved assistance, one of our assessors will attend the site of the incident to;
  • Conduct a comprehensive accident investigation and produce an extensive written report and root cause analysis
  • Assist in reporting the incident as appropriate under RIDDOR Regulations and
  • Provide a report to instruct you on the most suitable corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence
Note: Price includes travel up to a 25 mile radius of our primary location (excluding travel directly into London). For a quotation outside this area, please contact one of our advisors.
£375
On-site fire risk assessment for your premises

One of our experienced consultants will visit your site to conduct a comprehensive fire risk assessment and review your company in compliance to the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005.

Following completion of your fire risk assessment and inspection, you will receive a copy of the completed assessment for your files. This will detail any findings from the inspection and actions required for improvement, with suggested timescales for completion. Corrective actions will be recommended to assist you in implementing the most realistic, practicable and cost effective solution.

Note: Price includes travel up to a 25 mile radius of our primary location (excluding travel directly into London). For a quotation outside this area, please contact one of our advisors.
£485
Risk assessment (template for your completion)

Our templates have been designed to be easy to use, provide risk rating guidance and detail of key site specific hazards which you should be routinely identifying.
£30
Risk assessment (review and assistance)

Provision of our risk assessment template for your completion. One of our consultants will guide you through how to complete the assessment form
 
Once you have completed your assessment, your consultant will review and recommend any additional controls, as necessary.
From £175
Method statement (template for your completion)

Our templates have been designed to be easy to use, providing headers to ensure you include appropriate content such as process of works, project arrangements, co-ordination and welfare whilst on site.
£40
Method statement (review and assistance)

Provision of our method statement template for your completion

One of our consultants will guide you through how to complete the method statement. Once you have completed your method statement, your consultant will review and recommend any additional content, as necessary.
From £175
COSHH assessment (for your completion)

Our templates have been designed to be easy to use and to assist you in ensuring you extract appropriate content as provided within your safety data sheet and include task specific considerations, as necessary.
£30
COSHH assessment (review and assistance)

Provision of our COSHH assessment template for your completion

One of our consultants will guide you through how to complete the COSHH assessment. Once you have completed your assessment statement, your consultant will review and recommend any additional controls, as necessary.
£85
Construction phase plan template

We have developed a comprehensive construction phase plan template with guidance for completion, to ensure you have sufficiently covered your duties as principal contractor and communicated information to other contractors involved on the project.

The HSE also provide a basic template which you can download for free here.

For more complex projects, we offer a ‘project specific advice service’ which also includes comprehensive assistance in completing your construction phase plan and guidance in conducting your duties as a principal contractor.
£45
Note:

Individual services chosen (where indicated) can be purchased over monthly instalments

*1 Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd cannot guarantee a company will pass their SSIP assessment solely through the purchase of our services. It is the duty and responsibility of the company to effectively manage and implement their Health & Safety documentation, systems and procedures within their company, which in turn will help determine their compliance under SSIP criteria and Health & Safety legislation.

*2 A summary of your annual service agreement is included on your invoice and are detailed within your terms and conditions of business. These will be forwarded to you along with your invoice. You can also request a copy of our terms and conditions of business by contacting our office directly or by speaking with one of our advisors.

*3 Any additional charges for advice out of normal working hours will be invoiced on a monthly basis. By purchasing one of our main service packages, or any of our additional services on offer, you agree to our terms and conditions of business. Until full payment is received, the documentation provided will remain the property of Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd.

Service packages are based on the assumption that the size of company is no greater than 100 employees. Where a company has more than 100 employees, additional cost maybe charged depending on the nature and content of work. Please contact the office for a quotation.

The above prices are based on one office, however, Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd will offer discounts for companies with multiple offices/branches and/or subsidiaries. Please contact the office for a quotation.

Due to our long-term relationship with BESA and as the BESA consult nominated partner, we have agreed a 10% discount on any main package chosen. All we require is confirmation of BESA membership/membership application. Please note: any discount will be deducted prior to any additional fees when paying via monthly instalments. See our terms and conditions of business for further details.

Discount for renewal of services with Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd: We reward loyal customers with a 10% reduction in cost after the first year of service. Please note discounts will only be applied on the main package chosen, not on any additional services. BESA members will receive a further 5% discount when renewing their service for the second year. See our terms and conditions of business for further details.

Customers who also opt to take advantage of our mid-term review will receive a guaranteed minimum discount of 25% on any main package chosen*4 for the second year of service with Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd. See our terms and conditions of business for further details.

*4 Any main package chosen consists of any one of the three main packages on offer or a combination of additional services which includes a Health & Safety policy review and update and any number of additional services adding up to a minimum value of £1500 (exclusive of the mid-term review fee).

*5 Administration fees for monthly instalment payments are charged at an additional 10%.

All of our services are based on English law and can be tailored for Scottish and Irish law. You can request a copy of our terms and conditions of business by contacting our office directly or by speaking with one of our advisors.
 
As a BESA consult nominated partner, information/data may be shared with BESA relating to Health & Safety and compliance with legislation, SSIP and the BESA membership criteria.
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“Evolution Health & Safety Consultants Ltd are friendly and approachable and have been quick and efficient in providing comprehensive advice. We would recommend them to other's seeking a competent and reliable service and look forward to future collaborations.”
Jonathan Louch
Director
Joseph & Partners – Architects
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