Remote Safety Advisor Service for Small Businesses

What Is a Remote Safety Advisor Service and Why Are SMEs Choosing One?

For many UK SMEs, managing Health & Safety compliance is no longer just about passing an accreditation audit. Businesses now need ongoing support, up to date documentation, and access to expert advice throughout the year.

A Remote Safety Advisor Service gives small businesses access to professional Health & Safety support without the cost of employing a full time in house advisor.

At Seguro Health & Safety Services, the Safety Advisor Service is designed to support businesses throughout their accreditation process and long after approval is achieved.

What Does a Safety Advisor Service Include?

A Safety Advisor Service provides businesses with ongoing Health & Safety guidance, documentation support, and compliance assistance.

For SMEs with four employees or less, our service includes:

• Support implementing Health & Safety documentation into day to day operations
• Ongoing Health & Safety advice by telephone or email
• Access to ready made risk assessments and method statements
• General COSHH assessments from a pre prepared library
• Monthly Health & Safety newsletters and legislation updates
• Support with PQQ documentation and accreditation requirements (additional costs may apply)

This type of service helps businesses maintain compliance between audits, rather than preparing only for inspections as renewal dates approach.

Which Accreditations Are Supported?

The service supports businesses working towards or maintaining several recognised contractor accreditation schemes, including:

• CHAS
• PQS
• SafeContractor
• Constructionline
• CQMS
• Avetta
• Builders Profile

These accreditations are often required when tendering for contracts in construction, facilities management, engineering, and subcontracting industries. Additional fees for accreditation support apply.

Remote Safety Advisor vs In House Health & Safety Advisor

One of the most common questions SMEs ask is whether they need an in house Health & Safety advisor or whether a remote service is enough.

For smaller businesses, a remote Safety Advisor is often the more practical and cost effective solution.

Cost Comparison

Hiring a full-time in house Health & Safety professional can involve:

• Salary costs
• Pension contributions
• Training expenses
• Software subscriptions
• Ongoing CPD and compliance updates

By comparison, Seguro’s remote Safety Advisor Service for businesses with four employees or less costs £200 + VAT per year.

This gives SMEs access to professional support without committing to a permanent salary expense.

Why SMEs Use Remote Health & Safety Support

Small businesses typically do not need a full time Health & Safety manager every day. However, they still need to:

• Stay legally compliant
• Produce risk assessments
• Maintain documentation
• Meet contractor accreditation standards
• Respond to client PQQ requirements

A remote advisor helps bridge that gap by giving businesses access to expert support only when needed.

For many SMEs, this creates a more scalable and affordable compliance model.

What Ongoing Support Is Included?

Businesses using Seguro’s Safety Advisor Service receive:

Unlimited Telephone and Email Advice

Clients can contact the team throughout working hours for guidance on Health & Safety queries, compliance concerns, and documentation support.

Risk Assessments and Method Statements

Access is provided to over 80 risk assessments and supporting documents, helping businesses quickly produce standard Health & Safety paperwork.

COSHH Documentation

Clients can access pre-prepared COSHH assessments from Seguro’s document library.

Legislation Updates

Health & Safety laws and compliance expectations regularly change. Ongoing updates help businesses stay informed and compliant.

Why Accreditation Support Matters

Many SMEs pursue contractor accreditations because clients increasingly require them before awarding contracts.

Accreditations such as CHAS, Constructionline, and SafeContractor demonstrate that a business has appropriate Health & Safety systems in place.

However, achieving accreditation is only part of the process. Maintaining compliance year round is equally important.

This is why ongoing advisory support can provide long term value beyond the initial application.

How Seguro Supports SMEs

Seguro currently supports more than 200 clients with Health & Safety compliance and accreditation support.

The company reports a 95% yearly retention rate, reflecting the demand for ongoing outsourced Health & Safety services among SMEs.

Businesses can communicate by phone or email, depending on their preferred way of working.

Is the Safety Advisor Service Free With Accreditation Support?

Yes, for businesses with 4 or less employees. Businesses that use Seguro to complete accreditation submissions can receive the Safety Advisor Service free of charge as part of their accreditation application support.

This can be particularly valuable for SMEs applying for:

• CHAS
• Constructionline
• PQS
• CQMS
• Other SSIP-related contractor schemes

For businesses new to SSIP compliance, this can simplify both the accreditation process and ongoing compliance management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a remote Safety Advisor Service?

A remote Safety Advisor Service provides outsourced Health and Safety support to businesses without the need for a full-time in-house advisor. It usually includes compliance advice, documentation support, risk assessments, method statements, COSHH support, accreditation assistance and ongoing telephone or email guidance. For more information, go to Construction Health and Safety Consultant: Complete Guide for UK Contractors

Why are SMEs choosing a remote Safety Advisor Service?

Many SMEs choose a remote Safety Advisor Service because it provides professional Health and Safety support without the cost of employing a full-time advisor. It helps businesses stay legally compliant, maintain documentation, meet accreditation requirements and respond to client PQQ requests.

What does Seguro’s Safety Advisor Service include?

Seguro’s Safety Advisor Service includes support with implementing Health and Safety documentation, ongoing telephone and email advice, access to ready-made risk assessments and method statements, general COSHH assessments, annual document reviews, monthly Health and Safety newsletters, legislation updates and support with PQQ and accreditation requirements.

Which accreditations does Seguro support?

Seguro supports businesses working towards or maintaining accreditations including CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline, Exor, Altius, Avetta and Builders Profile. These accreditations are commonly required in construction, facilities management, engineering and subcontracting.

Is a remote Safety Advisor suitable for small businesses?

Yes. A remote Safety Advisor is suitable for many small businesses because they may not need a full-time Health and Safety manager every day. Remote support gives them access to expert advice when needed while keeping costs manageable.

How much does Seguro’s remote Safety Advisor Service cost?

Seguro’s remote Safety Advisor Service for businesses with four employees or fewer costs £200 plus VAT per year. This provides access to professional Health and Safety support without the cost of employing an in-house advisor.

Is the Safety Advisor Service free with accreditation support?

Yes, for businesses with four employees or fewer. Businesses that use Seguro to complete accreditation submissions can receive the Safety Advisor Service free of charge alongside their accreditation application support.

What ongoing support is included with Seguro’s Safety Advisor Service?

Ongoing support includes unlimited telephone and email advice during working hours, access to over 80 risk assessments and supporting documents, pre-prepared COSHH assessments, Health and Safety legislation updates and annual document reviews.

Can a remote Safety Advisor help with CHAS and SafeContractor?

Yes. A remote Safety Advisor can help businesses prepare and maintain the Health and Safety documentation needed for accreditations such as CHAS, SafeContractor and other SSIP-related contractor schemes.

What are SSIP accreditations?

SSIP stands for Safety Schemes in Procurement. SSIP schemes assess whether contractors meet recognised Health and Safety standards and are often required before businesses can tender for certain contracts.

Why does ongoing Health and Safety support matter after accreditation approval?

Ongoing Health and Safety support matters because achieving accreditation is only part of the process. Businesses must maintain compliance year-round, keep documents up to date, respond to client requirements, and stay informed about legal and compliance changes.

How does Seguro support SMEs with Health and Safety compliance?

Seguro supports SMEs with Health and Safety compliance by providing outsourced advice, accreditation support, documentation reviews, risk assessment resources, COSHH information, legislation updates and telephone or email support.