Competent Person Service
Our Competent Person Service provides the expertise you need to safeguard your workforce with full compliance.
It is a Legal Requirement that every organisation must have access to help from one or more competent persons to enable it to meet the requirements of Health & Safety Law. This is an explicit requirement under Regulation 7 of The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
A competent person helps you proactively identify and manage health and safety duties, prevent accidents and comply with the latest workplace safety standards.
Whether you’re operating in a low-risk office environment or a high-risk industrial setting, having a competent person ensures that your business is compliant, your people are protected, and your operational goals are met. We partner with businesses across various industries, delivering customised safety solutions to meet your unique needs.
Get comprehensive safety support tailored to your industry’s specific needs.
Tailored Risk Assessments
We conduct thorough risk assessments to identify existing and predictable hazards in your workplace, offering practical solutions to mitigate risks.
Expert Legal Guidance
Our consultants keep you up-to-date with the latest changes in health and safety law and work regulations, ensuring full compliance at all times.
Customised Health and Safety Policies
We can help you create or update your health and safety documentation, ensuring it aligns with both legal obligations and best practices.
Training and Development
We deliver relevant training specific to your industry, empowering your team with the knowledge and skills needed to handle safety responsibilities.
Ongoing Consultancy and Support
From regular site inspections to on-call expert advice, we provide continuous monitoring to keep your business safe and compliant.
The Benefits of Outsourcing Health and Safety Advice
Outsourcing to an external competent persons service provides ongoing benefits far beyond just meeting legal requirements:
- Access to Specialised Expertise: Outsourcing connects you with industry experts who are up-to-date with the latest health and safety law and best practices. This level of specialised knowledge ensures your business is always compliant, without the need to train or employ in-house safety specialists.
- Cost Efficiency: Maintaining an internal health and safety team can be costly, especially for smaller businesses. Outsourcing provides access to high-quality safety expertise on a flexible basis, reducing overheads while still protecting your business.
- Reduced Administrative Burden: Health and safety management involves a significant amount of documentation, inspections, and compliance checks. By outsourcing, your business can offload these time-consuming tasks, allowing your internal teams to focus on their core responsibilities.
- Ongoing Compliance Monitoring: An outsourced provider ensures you stay compliant with evolving work regulations. They’ll handle routine risk assessments, monitoring, and any necessary updates to your health and safety policies, providing peace of mind that your business won’t fall behind regulatory changes.
- Scalability: As your business grows or changes, your safety needs evolve too. An outsourced service can easily scale up or down with your business, offering the flexibility to adjust services without the hassle of restructuring internal resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
A competent person is someone who has the knowledge, experience, and sufficient training to manage health and safety risks in the workplace.
Yes, if they have the necessary skills and qualifications. However, if you don’t have someone in-house with the right expertise, you can appoint an external consultant like Omny.
In the UK, health and safety procedures should be reviewed at least annually, but more frequent reviews are necessary when there are changes in legislation, organisational shifts, new equipment or processes, incidents, employee feedback, or to assess ongoing performance.
All industries require a competent person, but sectors with higher risks, such as industrial and healthcare, benefit greatly from specialised expertise to manage their complex safety requirements.
Our consultants hold top certifications and memberships, ensuring that we deliver the highest standard of support.
Health and Safety Certifications:
- CMIOSH (Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
Fire Safety Certifications:
- UKAS-Certified Fire Risk Assessor (FRACS Scheme)
- FDIS Certified Door Inspector
- BS 9997 Fire Safety Auditor
- Level 4 Fire Safety Consultation
Memberships:
- Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE)
- Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM)
With our team’s credentials and expertise, you can be confident that your business’s safety is in capable hands. We’re committed to providing reliable, professional support at every stage.
Clients trust Omny’s Competent Person Service across a wide range of industries. We understand that every sector has unique risks and regulatory demands, so we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.
Whatever your sector, our team ensures that your health and safety management strategies align with both your operational goals and the regulatory landscape.
