Appoint Your Named Competent Person Today
Under UK law, every employer must have access to competent Health & Safety advice.
Hi-Vis Safety provides expert, plain-English support — from remote email help to on-site visits and documentation reviews.
What Does “Competent Person” Actually Mean?
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 7), every employer must appoint one or more competent persons to help them comply with their legal duties.
A competent person is someone with the knowledge, experience, and training to identify hazards, assess risks, and advise on sensible precautions to keep people safe and compliant.
“Every employer shall appoint one or more competent persons to assist him in undertaking the measures he needs to take to comply with the requirements and prohibitions imposed upon him by or under the relevant statutory provisions.”
— MHSWR 1999, Regulation 7(1)
If you don’t have that expertise in-house, you can appoint Hi-Vis Safety as your external Competent Person.
📜 LEGAL DUTIES & REGULATIONS COVERED
Your Competent Person helps you meet multiple pieces of UK H&S legislation, including:
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
General duty to ensure health, safety and welfare of employees and others.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Risk assessments, competent advice, emergency planning, and health surveillance.
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Maintenance, lighting, ventilation, cleanliness.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Safe use, inspection and maintenance of equipment.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002
Managing hazardous substances and exposure control.
Fire Safety Order 2005
Fire risk assessment and prevention duties.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
Incident reporting and investigation.
Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992
DSE assessments for office and hybrid staff.
💡 WHY YOU NEED ONE
Why Every Business Needs a Competent Person
Bullet points:
✅ It’s a legal requirement under MHSWR Reg 7.
⚙️ Avoid enforcement action — HSE inspectors will ask who your competent person is.
💬 Access expert advice fast — no need to hire a full-time H&S manager.
📄 Keep documentation up-to-date — risk assessments, policies, and training records.
🧠 Gain peace of mind knowing you have professional support on call.
💰 Save costs by preventing accidents, claims, and downtime.
🎒 Simple Plans, Solid Support
🦺 Competent Person Support with a Practical Touch
Every business has a legal duty to appoint a competent person to help meet its health and safety responsibilities — but that doesn't mean hiring a full-time manager.
At Hi Vis Safety, we offer a named, qualified professional who’s on hand to guide you through compliance with confidence — whether you're just starting to build your H&S system, or already have something in place but need expert oversight.
Think of us as your on-call safety advisor — available for document reviews, legislation updates, audits, or simply a second opinion when you're unsure.
> 💬 "No jargon. No judgement. Just sensible support from people who understand real workplaces."
We like to be open and honest about our prices, and won't make you call or sign up to get a quote. All of our prices are here for you to see!!
Tier 1: Essential
Tier 1: Essential Virtual (£65/month)
Named Competent Person
A dedicated health & safety advisor named on your documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
Email Support (Mon–Fri)
Ask safety questions and get professional guidance during standard working hours.
Legislation Updates
Receive relevant health & safety updates and alerts when the law or HSE guidance changes.
Access to Templates
Downloadable suite of standard risk assessments, policies, and safe systems of work.
Document Portal & Messaging
Secure online portal for uploading, sharing, and messaging around key safety documents.
Tier 1: Essential On-Site (£115/month)
All Essential Virtual features pluplus
1 On-Site Visit per Year
Either One half-day visit (FRA, audit or general review), with full written report and prioritised action plan or One full day consultancy
Tier 2: Professional
Tier 2: Professional Virtual (£235/month)
Named Competent Person
A dedicated health & safety advisor named on your documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
Email Support (Mon–Fri)
Ask safety questions and get professional guidance during standard working hours.
3 Document Reviews per quarter
Review of 3 policy, risk assessment, or procedure per term with actionable feedback
1 Document Created per quarter
Creation of key bespoke documents such as training logs, RAs or SSoWs.
2x Virtual 60-min Calls per Year
In-depth sessions to review systems, issues or upcoming inspections.
Legislation Updates
Receive relevant health & safety updates and alerts when the law or HSE guidance changes
Access to Templates
Downloadable suite of standard risk assessments, policies, and safe systems of work.
Document Portal & Messaging
Secure online portal for uploading, sharing, and messaging around key safety documents.
Tier 2: Professional On-Site (£285/month)
All Professional Virtual features
1 On-Site Visit per Year
Either One half-day visit (FRA, audit or general review), with full written report and prioritised action plan or One full day consultancy
Tier 3: Advanced
Tier 3: Advanced Virtual (£425/month)
Named Competent Person
A dedicated health & safety advisor named on your documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
6 Document Reviews per quarter
Review of six policy, risk assessment, or procedure per month with actionable feedback
3 Documents Created per quarter
Monthly creation of key bespoke documents such as training logs, RAs or SSoWs.
1x Virtual 60-min Calls per quarter
In-depth sessions to review systems, issues or upcoming inspection
Annual Strategic Planning Call (90 min)
Identify long-term safety improvements, track incident trends, and prepare leadership briefings.
Legislation Updates
Receive relevant health & safety updates and alerts when the law or HSE guidance changes
Document Portal & Messaging
Secure online portal for uploading, sharing, and messaging around key safety documents.
Phone support in working hours
Phone support during working hours for H&S advice
Tier 4: Advanced On-Site (£525/month)
All Advanced Virtual features
2 On-Site VisitVisits per Year
Either One half-day visit (FRA, audit or general review), with full written report and prioritised action plan or One full day consultancy
🧩 BuildYourOwn Plan
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Use the form to build your own quote – we’ll send back a tailored plan that actually makes sense for your business.