Health and safety-related discourse have grown significantly after Covid-19. Without adequate management of health and safety, many businesses that previously thought of themselves as medium- or low-risk have had their eyes opened to the possibility of operations being suspended or drastically scaled back overnight.
Robust HSE management systems should be developed and implemented on ethical and moral grounds. Still, many businesses are also doing so for financial ones, such as positioning themselves to win more business, get more contracts, increase revenue, and protect profits.
Many businesses or people advertise themselves as “HSE Consultants” in order to support businesses in achieving these goals and to support health and safety. How do you assess whether they are any good and, if so, whether they will be the most incredible fit for your business?
Examine their Trade License:
Some businesses attempt to provide HSE consulting work without the necessary authorizations and licenses. Check the business’s trade license to determine if “Professional Health and Safety Consultants” is written on it. If not, they are not working with HSE Consultancy.
Examine their Practical Experience:
Look for proof that the Health and Safety Consultancy firm has previously handled issues comparable to yours successfully. Their case studies ought to offer verifiable proof of the completion of previous projects.
Do They Use Jargon-Free Language?
The health and safety sector is replete with outdated terminology, making it simple to become lost in the jargon. Therefore, selecting an HSE Consultancy services that will take the time to comprehend your issues and offer you thoughtful, fully personalized advice and answers in simple terms is crucial.
What use is a consultant’s service, in the simplest terms, if you can’t grasp what they’re saying?
Are their Solutions User-Friendly?
We frequently receive calls from clients who have had “copy-paste” systems created for them by other consultancies. It leaves them with a ton of useless documentation that is not in line with the business’s activities and needs to be more organized so that the client can manage it on their own moving forward.
An HSE consultant should ensure that the HSE solutions they offer are practical, user-friendly, and coordinated with the client’s activities and operations. In order to assure easy reporting and compliance, leave them with a simple workflow and process to administer. Ask about how their solution will achieve this from any potential HSE consultants.
Will they Promote Knowledge Transfer and Enhance Capacity Building:
Whether the HSE Consultant is willing to add value to their services by making sure that knowledge transfer occurs throughout the project, find out if they are eager to do so. Once the project is over, you will have more capacity and be in a better position than before.
Do They Have an Established Technical Governance Policy?
The HSE Consultancy’s work should ideally be supported by a robust Technical Governance and Quality Policy. If a copy of this is accessible, request to see it.
Verify the HSE Consultant’s Depth of Experience as a Consultant:
We are noticing an increase in the number of HSE managers shifting into consulting in the current economic context. The skill set is somewhat dissimilar. To find out how long a potential HSE consultant has worked as a health and safety consultant, request their CV.
What Professional Memberships Do They Have?
In addition to academic credentials, check for membership in reputable organizations. This demonstrates the HSE Consultant’s dedication to lifelong learning.
Conclusion!Accurate Training Services provides the option of a flexible contract and a monthly retainer, allowing access to HSE services without the financial burden of a long-term commitment. Please visit our website if you have any questions or want to learn more about our HSE consultancy services.