Retained Health & Safety Support
(External Competent Person)
Need reliable Health & Safety support without hiring in-house? Our retained service provides ongoing advice, audits and practical documentation to keep your business compliant and audit-ready. Based in Basingstoke, supporting London and UK-wide — with international audit support available.
Your outsourced H&S team — practical, responsive and proportionate.
We help you manage risk, meet legal duties, and keep your documentation up to date — without overcomplicating things.
What’s included
- Named external competent person support (phone/email guidance)
- H&S audit / inspection and a prioritised action plan
- Review and support for key risk assessments (incl. office & DSE where required)
- Policy and arrangements updates (roles, responsibilities, contractor control, incident reporting)
- Support with accident/incident investigations and corrective actions
- Help with SSIP / pre-qualification evidence and closing out actions
- Practical templates to keep compliance on track
Who this is for
This service is ideal for:
- Office-based businesses without an in-house H&S competent person
- Growing organisations that need reliable, ongoing support
- Multi-site businesses that need consistency across locations
- Companies facing client audits, insurer requirements or SSIP renewals
- Teams that want practical help implementing actions, not just paperwork
How it works
1. Quick call – we confirm scope, locations, deadlines and priorities
2. Baseline review – document review plus an audit/inspection where needed
3. Action plan + ongoing support – clear actions, templates and retained advice to keep you compliant
Why businesses choose RSA
- Practical, audit-ready documents – clear evidence that stands up to scrutiny
- Fast turnaround when needed – ideal for renewals, deadlines and urgent gaps
- Ongoing support from a named consultant – consistent, reliable advice
FAQs
Do we legally need a competent person?
Most organisations must have access to competent H&S advice. We provide external competent person support as part of a retained service.
Are there long-term contracts?
Our retained support is set out in an annual agreement so everything is clear and audit-ready. There’s no hidden small print — just a defined scope, agreed fees, and straightforward terms. We keep things simple: clear scope, clear deliverables, and clear costs.
Can you support multiple offices or sites?
Yes — we can cover multi-site businesses with planned visits and centralised action tracking.
Do you help with SSIP / pre-quals?
Yes — we support applications, evidence packs, renewals and closing out any gaps.
Do you cover international locations?
We provide international audit support against ISO 45001 / corporate standards and can help coordinate local compliance requirements where needed.
Contact us
Telephone: 01256 578076
E-mail: info@rsa-safety-management.co.uk
Address: Grove House Business Park, Lutyens Close
Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AG