health and safety

Whittaker Associates offer a range of services addressing the issues concerning Health and Safety:

Auditing

Safety Audits are a way to ensure your company is complying both with the law and the company's requirements. Whittaker Associates will fully audit the company and deliver an action plan which will outline any areas of concern which need addressing and from 25 years experience, practical cost effective solutions to ensure a continued safe workplace. Contact us to discuss your business requirements.

Risk Assessments

In all industries it is a legal requirement to ensure all areas and jobs within the workplace are risk assessed. This is both time consuming and often a daunting task. Whittaker Associates will risks assess your new and exiting business processes and deliver a full package. These can be reviewed on an ongoing basis or whenever you require. Contact us to discuss your business requirements.

Method Statements

The Construction Design Management regulations 2007 require a method statement for all jobs in the construction & related industries, notifiable or not. More and more companies require assistance and guidance to ensure the correct solution is found. Whittaker Associates provide a flexible service which can range from providing method statement formats through to continued support. Contact us to discuss your business requirements.

Fire Risk Assessments

This is now a legal requirement for all commercial properties. If you have not carried out one then contact us today and we will provide a full service to ensure legal compliance. Contact us to discuss your business requirements.

Health and Safety Management Advisor

If continued and ongoing support is what you require, Whittaker Associates will for a small annual fee, deliver a service which covers implementation and maintenance of a management system including a policy, risk assessments, auditing and training. This provides 365 days a year health and safety cover. Contact us to discuss your business requirements.

OHSAS 18000 - Health and Safety

While OHSAS 18000 is a recognised standard, it is not for all companies. We offer a tailored service from basic advice in the work place to implementation and maintenance of the OHSAS 18000 standard (with or without certification) which can deliver the following benefits to an organisation:

  • Increased Staff Motivation
  • Can be part of a Integrated management system with ISO 9000 & ISO 14001
  • Potential Reduced Operating Costs
  • Potential Reductions in the cost of insurance premiums
  • Reduced Accident Costs
  • Reduced Risk of Incidents causing unwanted publicity and prosecution
  • A Public demonstration of due diligence

Whittaker Associates can provide external auditing for the OHSAS 18000 standard and by doing so enhance clients' opportunities for improvement.