Expert Health & Safety Support For Organisations Across All Sizes & Sectors
Independent consultants helping organisations identify and improve staff engagement through health and safety improvements.
Speak to a Health & Safety ExpertProviding independent health and safety consultancy to organisations in every sector across the UK since 1995.
Accreditations
Health & Safety Services
Whether you need a one-off audit or ongoing competent advice, our consultants give you practical guidance you can act on.
Health & Safety Audits
Independent reviews of your policies, procedures, and organisational practices.
Fire Risk Assessments
Providing comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments to help ensure premises remain compliant, safe, and fully prepared to protect both people and property.
Risk Assessments
Identification and management of workplace hazards.
Health & Safety Policies
Development or review of organisation’s Health and Safety Policies & compliance of safety documentation.
Site Inspections
Regular inspections to ensure safe working practices.
Competency Assessments
Evaluation of your suppliers and subcontractors.
Retained Competent Health & Safety Service
Our retained health & safety service supports regulatory compliance while identifying opportunities for improvement. We also offer flexible, bespoke solutions tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Training
Bespoke training by experienced health and safety professionals.
Accident Investigation Services
We investigate accidents to help prevent future incidents, provide recommendations, and ensure a safe workplace for staff and customers.
Development of Construction Phase Plans
We provide fully compliant Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) tailored to your project’s size, scope, and risks, ensuring all CDM 2015 requirements are met.
Accreditation Process
We are able to guide Contractors through the process of gaining accreditation, helping to ensure that the vital management and reporting processes are in place as well as helping contractors complete the paperwork.
How We Work With You
A simple, three-stage process that turns regulation into something you can actually use.
Step 1
Initial Discussion
We understand your organisation’s needs and regulatory requirements.
Step 2
Assessment & Guidance
Our consultants identify risks and provide recommendations.
Step 3
Ongoing Support
We support your team to ensure compliance and maintain safe working practices.
Industries We Support
From solar farms, to boardrooms, retail floors to hospital wards, we work where you work.
- Construction
- Energy
- Waste
- Retail
- Financial
- Residential Development
- Commercial Property
- Hospitality
- Education
- Healthcare
- Entertainment Venues
Why Bernard Sims Associates
Established Consultancy
Supporting organisations with health and safety since 1995.
Practical Advice
Solutions that balance regulatory compliance with delivery of services.
Experienced Consultants
Specialists with extensive knowledge of safety in multiple sectors.
Nationwide Support
Supporting projects and organisations across the UK.
Proudly Employee Owned
Bernard Sims Associates is employee owned, which means our team has a genuine stake in the business and a say in how it is run. Every person who works here is invested in doing the right thing for our clients.
Employee ownership drives a different kind of consultancy. There are no outside shareholders to answer to, just our clients and our people. That independence is central to the honest, practical advice we give on every project.
Three Decades of Health & Safety Expertise
Trusted by developers, contractors, and property professionals.
30+
Years of experience
3,000
Projects supported
750
Clients served
625
Repeat client relationships
What Our Clients Say
“Bernard Sims Associates have provided reliable, practical H&S support to Andertons Music Co., helping us manage compliance clearly and with confidence.”
Beverley Franklin
Partner HR & Resources, Andertons Music Co.
“Bernard Sims Associates’ work has been invaluable in supporting the Roastery to build more robust health and safety practices, from risk assessments through to event action plans for emergency response and business recovery. We are eternally grateful for the support.”
Dr Phil Seaman
Technical Manager, Costa Coffee – The Roastery
“Since 2012, Bernard Sims Associates have been supporting us with our health and safety. They provide invaluable advice tailored to our specific requirements. Barry Rutley is friendly, knowledgeable and understands our business well. It’s great to have Bernard Sims Associates in our corner.”
Jack Riddy
Director, Rayners (Buildings) Limited
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