PROFESSIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES

Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises

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At Hendersons Health & Safety, our mission is to provide robust Health & Safety support to small and medium enterprises across various industries. As a premier consultancy, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to keep your business safe, compliant, and fully operational.


Our bespoke services include crafting tailor-made health and safety policies, conducting thorough workplace assessments and inspections, detailed risk assessments all the way down to your PAT testing needs. We also deliver comprehensive reports on accidents and near misses, helping you maintain a safe working environment.


For construction businesses, we specialise in developing Construction Phase Plans (CPP), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and performing site inspections. We can also enhance your communication strategies by delivering or just supply you with presentations for staff CPD, awareness training, and toolbox talks with our specialised resources.


In addition to our core services, we provide expert assistance with event planning and management, support for safety advisory groups, and business continuity planning. At Hendersons, our goal is to seamlessly integrate effective health and safety practices into your daily operations, helping your business achieve operational excellence.

OUR SERVICES

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HEALTH & SAFETY

We provide expert support to keep your business safe and compliant. For companies that meet legal health and safety requirements but don’t need a full-time H&S team, we offer tailored solutions to bridge the gap. From crafting bespoke policies to offering 24/7 support, we ensure your business stays on track with ease.

ALL INCLUSIVE HEALTH & SAFETY PACKAGE
TAILORED TO YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS

Stay safe and compliant with our All-Inclusive Health & Safety Package.

We provide full compliance support, monthly inspections, 24/7 emergency access, and expert accident investigation.

LATEST NEWS

By Joe Henderson April 16, 2025
On April 15, 1989, tragedy struck Sheffield's Hillsborough Stadium during an FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. A catastrophic crush in the Leppings Lane end claimed 97 lives and injured hundreds more, exposing harrowing failures in crowd control, stadium design, and emergency response. The loss of life was devastating, and the ripple effects reached far beyond the immediate aftermath, changing the landscape of event safety forever. Lord Justice Taylor's report, commissioned in response to the disaster, became the blueprint for revolutionising crowd management and stadium safety. It condemned the outdated and hazardous design of standing terraces and recommended a move to all-seater stadiums for top-tier football grounds which is what all of todays younger generation of fan will have ever known . This change transformed the spectator experience, addressing overcrowding risks and introducing controlled capacity management. The Taylor Report also laid the groundwork for modern event safety practices. The “Green Guide” emerged as the authoritative manual for sports ground safety, offering comprehensive guidance on capacity calculations, emergency egress, and structural safety. Later complemented by the “Purple Guide” for outdoor events, this framework extended safety standards to festivals, concerts, and other large-scale gatherings.
By Joe Henderson April 14, 2025
Good morning, fellow Saturday brunch enthusiasts! As you tuck into your eggs and sip your coffee and juices, I've been taking a quick look this week at how technology could be revolutionising health and safety. The integration of advanced technologies into health and safety practices is not just a trend; it's a transformative shift that is definitely going to reshape our workplaces and enhance our ability to protect and support our teams.  One of the most fascinating advancements I've encountered is wearable safety technology. Imagine a world where your safety helmet can tell you it's time for a break because you're showing signs of fatigue. Smart helmets equipped with sensors can detect fatigue, temperature changes, and impacts, providing real-time data to keep us safe. Fitness trackers, which monitor vital signs and stress levels, ensure we're not overexerting ourselves. These devices act like personal health and safety assistants, offering insights that can prevent accidents and improve overall well-being.
By Joe Henderson April 8, 2025
The recent prosecution of Nofax Enterprises Limited by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlights the severe consequences of neglecting workplace safety. Over 13 months, inspectors uncovered alarming risks at the company’s Dalston Lane construction site - unsafe fall protection, poor fire precautions, and harmful exposure to silica and wood dust. Despite nine enforcement notices and two site closures, the company failed to take meaningful action, ultimately resulting in a £63,000 fine and additional costs of £25,812.68. While the Nofax case is a cautionary tale for businesses, it also serves as a reminder for us as health and safety consultants. Unlike HSE inspectors, we lack enforcement powers - we cannot issue improvement notices or shut down unsafe sites. Our influence lies solely in our ability to guide clients effectively, identifying risks and promoting compliance. This raises an important ethical question: is it enough for us to highlight risks, or must we strive for something deeper to ensure that clients take responsibility?