Competent Person Service
Why do I need a competent H&S service?
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, every UK employer is legally required to appoint at least one Competent Person to help them meet their duties under health and safety law.
At Hi-Vis Safety, we act as your Competent Person, giving you access to qualified, experienced Health & Safety expertise without the cost of hiring in-house.
Why you need a Competent Person:
It’s a legal requirement – failure to appoint one can lead to enforcement action or prosecution
They help identify, manage, and reduce workplace risks
They ensure your policies, procedures, and risk assessments are legally compliant
They provide competent advice during incidents, inspections, or audits
They support your duty to protect employees, contractors, and visitors
We offer flexible packages for businesses of all sizes – whether you need ongoing support, ad hoc advice, or a named competent person for documentation. Our service gives you peace of mind that your legal duties are being met by a trusted professional.
Competent Person Services
🔹 Tier 1: Essentials
For: Sole traders & micro businesses (up to 5 employees)
Price: £99.95/month
£99.95 p/month
✅ Named Competent Person
✅ Email support (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
✅ 5 risk assessments reviews per year (virtual)
✅ 1 policy review per year
✅ 1 x 1-hour Teams call per month
✅ Certificate of cover for insurance/legal use
Perfect for: small operations needing basic compliance support and peace of mind.
🔸 Tier 2: Core
For: Small businesses (6–25 employees)
Price: £149.95/month
£149.95 p/month
✅ Named Competent Person
✅ Email support (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
✅ 10 risk assessments reviews per year (virtual)
✅ 2 policy/procedure reviews per year
✅ 2 x 1-hour Teams calls per month
✅ Support with accident/incident reporting
✅ Near-miss review guidance
✅ Certificate of cover for insurance/legal use
Ideal for: growing teams needing extra documentation and support.
🔶 Tier 3: Advanced
For: Medium-sized businesses (25–50 employees)
Price: £249.95/month
£249.95 p/month
✅ Named Competent Person
✅ Unlimited email support
✅ 20 risk assessments reviews per year (virtual)
✅ 4 policy/procedure reviews per year
✅ 3x 1-hour Teams calls per month
✅ Safe Systems of Work support
✅ Emergency response guidance
✅ HSE correspondence support
✅ 1 on-site visit per year (travel fees may apply)
✅ Monthly summary of H&S activities
✅ Certificate of cover for insurance/legal use
🔷 Tier 4: Bespoke / Enterprise
For: 50+ employees or high-risk / multi-site businesses
From £399.95/month (custom quoted)
✅ Dedicated H&S Consultant assigned
✅ Unlimited risk assessments reviews
✅ Unlimited policy/procedure/SSOW reviews
✅ Priority email & phone support
✅ Monthly board report support and template
✅ Quarterly strategic H&S review with senior team
✅ Multiple on-site visits per year
✅ HSE enforcement & inspection support
✅ Executive/board-level briefings & training
✅ Fully tailored scope based on your needs
🤝 What's Included With Every Package
📄 Templates & Guided Support
Every package includes access to a full suite of professionally developed templates — including risk assessments, policies, safe systems of work, and checklists. More importantly, we’ll help you complete them properly. We don’t expect you to figure it all out on your own — we’re here to guide you through it step by step, making sure everything is both compliant and tailored to your operation.
🤝 A Personalised, Relationship-Based Approach
We take time to learn about your business — how it operates day-to-day, where the key risks lie, and what matters most to your team. This helps us deliver practical, real-world support that works for your business, not just the paperwork. You’ll deal with a real person who knows your setup and can give relevant, consistent advice every time.
🧩 Consistency & Commitment
Health & Safety isn’t a one-off task — it’s about building good habits, culture, and systems over time. To provide meaningful support, we ask for a six-month minimum commitment for all packages. This helps us deliver the quality, responsiveness, and personal service you deserve, without rushing or cutting corners. It also allows us to allocate the time and resources needed to support you properly, without sudden gaps in coverage.
We believe in fair, transparent pricing and long-term partnerships — not quick fixes.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do all packages include templates and documents?
✅ Yes! Every support package comes with access to a full library of professionally written templates — including risk assessments, policies, procedures, and more. We also guide you through how to complete and tailor them to your business. You're never left to figure it out alone.
Will you take the time to understand our business?
Absolutely. We take a personal, relationship-based approach — learning how your business works, what risks you face, and how your team operates. This ensures the support and documents we provide are relevant, practical, and effective, not just generic tick-box paperwork.
Why is the service billed in six-month blocks?
Delivering a high-quality, compliant service requires time, continuity, and dedicated support. A six-month minimum term allows us to:
Build a proper understanding of your business
Develop systems and habits that stick
Allocate enough time and resources to support you properly
This approach ensures you're not just getting a reactive service, but a proactive, sustainable safety partnership.
Is it worth it for small businesses?
Yes — in fact, it’s often small businesses that benefit the most. With increasing legal responsibilities and limited in-house resources, having a named competent person who knows your business can save time, reduce risk, and offer peace of mind — all for less than the cost of one in-house hire.
What happens if we need more support than our package includes?
No problem — we’re flexible. If you find you’re growing or need additional support (like more risk assessments, extra Teams calls, or onsite visits), we’ll work with you to upgrade your package or provide one-off support. We’re here to help your business evolve safely.
Can you help if we’re inspected by the HSE or local authority?
Yes. From Tier 2 upwards, we provide support with incident reporting, correspondence with authorities, and guidance during investigations or inspections. If enforcement action is threatened, we’ll guide you through the process and help you respond professionally and calmly.
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