Safety Advisory Service

This is a popular service and is based on the client company appointing a PETA Adviser to act as the appointed Safety Adviser. Visiting on an agreed frequency during a twelve month contract, the Adviser will assist with all aspects of developing, implementing and monitoring the health and safety management system. An additional bonus of this service is the availability of telephone advice during the working day. The system is designed to be fl exible to suit the clients needs, and additional visits can be arranged at short notice if necessary. The key purposes of this service are to:

Advise the company on the formulation and implementation of effective safety strategies and policies

Inform and advise on the interpretation of health and safety legislation and its relevance to company activities

Produce a written visit report on completion of each visit detailing activities undertaken and highlighting future necessary actions and/or safety hazards noted during this visit

Produce an end of contract review of achievements and objectives, thus enabling progress to be measured and future safety requirements to be adequately assessed<

In support of the key purposes are the core activities which are the routine actions and tasks undertaken by the appointed Adviser:

Undertaking regular health and safety inspections, including the preparation of written or verbal reports as required

Assisting with the development of safety initiatives

Reviewing risk assessments

Identifying training needs

Providing safety training briefings

Advising on the development and selection of safety training courses

Reviewing and developing the company safety policy

Assisting with the development and running of the safety committee, the Adviser may be an ex-officio member

Advising on the selection and use of personal protective equipment

Assisting with accident and dangerous incident investigation

Advising on fire legislation, precautions and procedures

Liaising with external authorities