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Your health and safety competent person

Under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, every employer must appoint one or more competent persons to assist them in meeting health and safety obligations. A competent person possesses the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to manage risks effectively. Lloyd Health & Safety acts as your external Competent Person, providing the technical precision and authoritative advice required to shield your business from legal liabilities.

advisory services

site audits

Authoritative site inspections and hazard analysis conducted by industry experts to ensure complete operational safety.

principal designer support

Expert coordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase to mitigate complex risks through effective design.

coshh assessments

Comprehensive control of substances hazardous to health assessment, ensuring your business remains legally compliant.

construction phase plans

Specialist development of project-specific plans to manage site risks and fulfill CDM 2015 legal requirements effectively.

tool box talks

Pragmatic and industry-relevant safety sessions delivered on-site to reinforce technical precision and safe working practices.

competent person services

Provision of legal Regulation 7 advice, acting as your formal safety advisor to ensure continuous legal and operational compliance.

Regulation 7 Health and Safety

Your Legal Obligation – appointing a health and safety competent person

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 7) requires every employer to appoint one or more competent persons to assist them in undertaking the measures they need to take to comply with the requirements and prohibitions imposed upon them by or under the relevant statutory provisions. By appointing LG Health & Safety, you fulfill your legal obligation to have access to competent health and safety advice. We provide the expertise needed to manage your risks effectively and ensure your business remains compliant with current UK legislation.

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