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Managing workplace health and safety shouldn't feel like an overwhelming burden. That's why we created our all-in-one health and safety retainer packages, designed to give you complete peace of mind whilst meeting your legal obligations under UK health and safety law.
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From essential ongoing support with Duo.Core to comprehensive solutions with Duo.Prime or fully customised options through our Bespoke Package, we've got you covered.
Why you need a competent health & Safety Advisor
Legal Requirement: Under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, every UK employer must appoint one or more competent persons to help them comply with health and safety law.
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But what exactly is a competent person? According to the HSE, a competent person has:
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Sufficient training and experience
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Knowledge and understanding of the work involved
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The ability to identify hazards and implement practical solutions​​​
Why Outsourcing Makes Business Sense
Many SMEs assume they need a full-time health and safety manager, but this often isn't practical or cost-effective for most businesses. A full-time H&S professional costs £35,000-£65,000 annually, plus benefits, training and equipment.
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Our retainer packages start from a fraction of this cost whilst giving you access to:
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Qualified, experienced consultants.
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Up-to-date knowledge of current legislation.
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Multi-sector expertise.
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Immediate support when you need it.
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No holiday cover worries or sick leave gaps.
Bespoke Package
Our Bespoke Package is tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. It builds on the foundation provided by the Duo.Core, offering all the essentials while giving you the flexibility to customize the support you need. Whether it's more in-depth consultation, additional site visits, or bespoke risk assessments.
Duo.Core
Perfect for: Sole traders, micro-businesses, low-risk office environments.
✓ Competent H&S Support As your appointed competent person under Regulation 7, we provide expert advice via phone and email. Whether you need guidance on a risk assessment, help interpreting legislation or support with an employee concern, we're here to help.
✓ Bespoke Health and Safety Policy Your legally required health and safety policy, written specifically for your business operations.
✓ Legislative News and Updates Regular updates keeping you informed of changes to UK health and safety law that affect your business.
✓ Document Review Service We'll review up to six health and safety documents per month, risk assessments, method statements, policies, procedures, ensuring they meet legal requirements and industry best practice.
✓ Competent Person Certificate Official certificate confirming our appointment as your competent person.
Duo.Prime
Perfect for: SMEs with 5+ employees, construction firms, manufacturing operations or retail businesses...
Everything in Duo.Core, PLUS:
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✓ Annual Health & Safety Audit A thorough on-site audit of your workplace, examining your safety management systems, risk controls, documentation and compliance with UK regulations. This will be the basis for our further cooperation
✓ Comprehensive Workplace Risk Assessments We conduct a complete risk assessment of your premises covering:
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Manual handling activities
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Workstation/DSE assessments
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Slip, trip and fall hazards
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Lone working arrangements
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Machinery and equipment safety
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COSHH (hazardous substances)
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Electrical safety
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Working at height
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Confined spaces (if applicable)...
✓ Fire Risk Assessment Full fire risk assessment compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, covering:​
✓ Health & Safety Templates as You Need:
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Generic risk assessment templates
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COSHH assessment forms
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Accident/incident report forms
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Toolbox talk templates
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Permit to work systems
All templates are compliant with current UK legislation and will be customised for your business.
Bespoke Package
Perfect for: Growing businesses, complex operations, multi-site organisations, construction project support
Your Package, Your Way
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No two businesses are identical, which is why our Bespoke Package starts with a thorough consultation to understand your specific requirements, challenges and objectives.
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Common Inclusions:
✓ Enhanced Site Visit Frequency
✓ CDM 2015 Compliance Support
✓ Additional Risk Assessments
✓ Training Delivery
✓ Accident/Incident Investigation
✓ 24/7 Emergency Support
✓ Management System Development
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All packages can be customised with a variety of add-ons, available at a discount.
Select the services that best fit your company’s needs for a tailored safety solution.
How it Works: Our Retainer Process
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Free Consultation
We start with a no-obligation conversation to understand your business, current H&S arrangements, specific challenges and what you need from a health and safety partner. This can be via phone, video call or in person at your premises.
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Proposal & Onboarding
Based on our discussion, we'll recommend the most suitable package and provide a transparent quotation. Once you're happy, we'll complete the paperwork and formally appoint ourselves as your competent person.
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Initial Assessment
For Prime and Bespoke clients, we conduct an initial site visit to:
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Meet your team
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Tour your facilities
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Review existing documentation
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Identify immediate priorities
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Establish communication channels
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Documentation Development
We develop or review your core health and safety documentation:
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Health & safety policy
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Risk assessments
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Fire risk assessment (if applicable)...
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Ongoing Support
You now have ongoing access to our team for:
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Telephone and email support
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Document reviews
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Regulatory updates
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Annual audits and assessments
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Training support (as per package)...
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Continuous Improvement
Each year, we conduct a formal review of your health and safety performance, updating documentation and identifying areas for improvement.
✓ No Hidden Costs
Our retainer fees are fixed and transparent. You'll never receive surprise invoices for "extra" work that should have been included. Add-on services are always discussed and agreed in advance.
✓ Rapid Response Times
Phone and email queries are typically responded to within 4 working hours. Emergency situations receive immediate attention.
✓ Practical, Not Bureaucratic
We believe health and safety should protect people, not drown them in paperwork. Our advice is always proportionate, practical and focused on real-world implementation.
✓ Supporting Your Business Growth
As you grow, we grow with you. Many clients start with Duo.Core and transition to Prime or Bespoke as their business expands. We're here for the long term.