Health and Safety Consultants in Nottingham

Our Health and Safety Services in Nottingham

Competent Person Service

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, every employer is legally required to appoint a competent person to assist with health and safety matters. For most small and medium-sized businesses, hiring a full-time, in-house health and safety manager is neither practical nor cost-effective. LESH's Competent Person Service solves this problem by giving your business access to a NEBOSH qualified and IOSH Chartered health and safety consultant as your named competent person — at a fraction of the cost of an in-house hire.

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This retained health and safety consultancy arrangement means expert support is available whenever you need it. From answering day-to-day queries to reviewing your policies and attending site when required, LESH's Competent Person Service is the flexible, affordable solution that Nottingham businesses rely on.

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Risk Assessments and RAMS

Professionally produced risk assessments are the foundation of any effective health and safety management system. LESH prepares bespoke risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) tailored specifically to your work activities — not generic templates that bear no resemblance to how your business actually operates. Whether you need general workplace risk assessments, task-specific RAMS for construction and contracting activities, or specialist assessments for lone workers, manual handling or display screen equipment, our consultants produce thorough, clear and legally compliant documentation.

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Health and Safety Audits and Inspections

Not sure how well your current health and safety arrangements stack up against legal requirements? LESH carries out detailed health and safety audits and workplace inspections, identifying gaps in your compliance, assessing the effectiveness of your existing controls, and providing a clear, prioritised action plan to address any shortfalls. Our audit reports are honest, practical and written in plain English — designed to help you improve, not to overwhelm you with jargon.

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PUWER Inspections and Machinery Safety

If your business uses machinery or work equipment, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require you to ensure that equipment is safe, suitable for its intended use, properly maintained, and only used by trained operators. LESH's PUWER inspections are carried out by qualified and experienced consultants who understand the technical and legislative requirements — helping Nottingham manufacturers, engineering businesses, and production facilities to meet their PUWER obligations with confidence. Find out more about PUWER 

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CoSHH Assessments

Businesses working with hazardous substances — from cleaning chemicals and solvents to construction dust and welding fumes — are required to assess and control the risks under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. LESH produces thorough CoSHH assessments that identify the substances in use, evaluate the health risks, and recommend appropriate control measures to protect your workers.

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Workplace Noise Surveys

Excessive noise at work remains a significant cause of occupational ill health, and the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 place clear duties on employers to monitor and control noise exposure. LESH carries out professional workplace noise surveys using calibrated sound level meters, providing detailed reports that identify whether action levels are being exceeded and recommending appropriate controls — from engineering solutions to hearing protection programmes.

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SSIP Accreditations

Supply chain health and safety accreditations — including SafeContractor, CHAS, Acclaim and Constructionline — are increasingly required by principal contractors and clients before awarding contracts. LESH provides end-to-end support with SSIP accreditations, helping businesses in Nottingham and across the East Midlands to achieve and maintain the accreditations they need to win work and grow their business.

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ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Support

For organisations seeking formal certification to international management system standards, LESH provides expert ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system support and ISO 14001 environmental management system support. From initial gap analysis through to implementation, internal audit, management review and certification audit readiness, our consultants guide you through the process with the technical expertise and practical knowledge to make it achievable.

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Health and Safety Policy Writing

Every business employing five or more people is legally required to have a written health and safety policy. But a policy should be more than a legal formality — it should genuinely reflect how your business manages health and safety, and be specific to your operations and risks. LESH writes bespoke health and safety policies that are legally compliant, meaningful, and actually useful to your business.

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Accident Investigation

When something goes wrong in the workplace, a thorough and impartial accident investigation is essential — both to understand what happened and to prevent recurrence. LESH provides professional accident and incident investigation services, producing detailed investigation reports that identify root causes, contributing factors and corrective actions. Our consultants can also support businesses during HSE investigations, helping to manage the process with the thoroughness it demands.

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Health and Safety Training

Competent, well-trained employees are one of the most effective health and safety controls any business can invest in. LESH provides health and safety training tailored to your business needs, covering topics such as risk assessment, manual handling, fire safety awareness, accident reporting and COSHH awareness — delivered in a way that is practical, engaging and relevant to your workforce.