This Bolg is about Health and Safety
With the recent economic downturn, organisations are looking for ways to provide these benefits while reducing their costs. One effective method is to fully or partially outsource their health and safety function. The benefits include:
Cost saving – Many of the costs of having in-house health and safety staff are removed including costs of recruitment, wages, training, holidays, allowances, absence, sickness, office space, IT and equipment.
Maintaining business focus - organisations can concentrate on improving their core business activities and management have enough time for strategic business planning.
Access to a range of expert skills – rather than a single health and safety person, organisations have access to consultants with a wide range of expertise.
Continuity of support – outsourcing ensure continuous health and safety support as service providers usually have a team of consultants to provide cover if people are on holiday or otherwise absent.
Improved performance – health and safety consultants can work with in-house staff to transfer skills and best practice throughout the organisation.
How to choose a good health and safety outsourcing company
So, you think it is a good idea. But there are lots of providers out there. How do you find the one that is right for you? Here are some points to consider:
1. Check the company background and values carefully:
their business approach
their approach to meeting your requirements
the qualifications skills, knowledge and experience of their advisers
accreditation and certification to relevant professional bodies such as the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
2. Consider previous track record and experience
have they provided outsourcing to organisations similar to yours
how do they track customer satisfaction
what are their clients’ testimonials on the quality of their services.
3. Meet the consultant (not the sales person) who will be in charge of your account to talk through your requirements for example:
providing full time or part time on-site support
off site support
attendance at meetings
regular site visits
providing a ‘competent person’ as required by legislation.
4. Get written proposals outlining their approach, qualifications and costs.
5. Agree ways of measuring service level performance, for example timescales for:
conducting risk assessments
reviewing policies and procedures
providing health and safety training and information providing updates on legislation and best practice. Health and Safety
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