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WHAT WE DO?
At HSE Advisor we believe that good health and safety makes perfect business sense.
Frequently, health and safety is made much more complicated that it needs to be. We’re not suggesting that it’s five-minute job - far from it in fact - however, complying with the law and ensuring that your staff and customers are kept safe and healthy doesn’t have to be the sole focus of your day.
At HSE Advisor, we specialise in developing health and safety systems that slot into our client’s arrangements. We help them to produce health and safety policies, complete risk assessments, train staff and much, much more.
At HSE Advisor, we specialise in developing health and safety systems that slot into our client’s arrangements. We help them to produce health and safety policies, complete risk assessments, train staff and much, much more.
If you would like to know more about what we can do for you, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
GET TO KNOW US
We're a practice of Chartered Health & Safety Consultants, who can provide competent advice to businesses operating in most commercial sectors.
Our current clients include businesses in the following sectors: construction, plant hire, demolition, refurbishment, education, sports and leisure, hotels and restaurants, contract cleaners, estate agents, solicitors, insurers and many more.
You can sure that you can rely upon the advice provided by our team, as all of our consultants are qualified to the standards required by the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR).
Our current clients include businesses in the following sectors: construction, plant hire, demolition, refurbishment, education, sports and leisure, hotels and restaurants, contract cleaners, estate agents, solicitors, insurers and many more.
You can sure that you can rely upon the advice provided by our team, as all of our consultants are qualified to the standards required by the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR).
Our services
At HSE Advisor Ltd we offer a full range of health and safety services to keep your staff safe and your organisation legal.
Supporting businesses in London, Kent and the South East.
Consultancy
Competent Advice, Construction for clients, Construction for contractors, Accreditation – ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Online courses
A full selection of online courses, including Asbestos Awareness, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH
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Assessments
Fire risk assessments, Asbestos management surveys, Legionella management, Noise assessments, Dust level analysis
News
In this ever-changing world, you must keep up-to-date with the latest health and safety legislation, government guidance, recent case law and more. You'll find all you need to know in our monthly legal update.
News: Stress risk assessment A free online learning tool has been published by HSE on the subject of stress risk assessment. Further information: https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/05/12/hse-provides-free-online-learning-to-help-employers-tackle-work-related-stress/ N ews: Fire alarm zone plans The Fire Industry Association has published an updated version of “Fire Detection and Alarm Zone Plans” guidance. Further information: https://www.fia.uk.com/news/updated-fia-guidance-fire-detection-and-alarm-zone-plans-now-aligned-with-bs-5839-1-2025.html News: Priorities for local health and safety inspectors The HSE provides direction to local authority inspectors on the issues they should be targeting for enforcement each year. For 2025/2026 these are the priority areas: Occupational Lung Disease; Legionella; Work related Stress; Violence and Aggression; Musculoskeletal Disorders; Noise; Animal-contact visitor attractions; Planned Preventive Maintenance; Inflatable amusement devices; Motorsport; Trampoline Parks; and licensable adventure activities. Further information: https://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/67-2.htm News: How have commercial property fire alarm standards changed? This free guidance note outlines key changes to the British Standard BS 5839-1: 2025 which is for fire alarms in non-domestic buidlings. The changes include: Clearer system categorisation; Updated rules for detector placement and types; Enhanced documentation and maintenance guidance; and a stronger focus on remote access and cyber security. Further information: https://www.fia.uk.com/news/fia-launches-bs-5839-1-2025-guidance-note.html News: Poor Mental Health Becoming Endemic The Work Foundation at Lancaster University has published a study which shows that young workers and those on low incomes have significantly poorer health relative to others in the workforce. Further information: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/one-in-four-young-workers-rate-mental-health-as-poor/ News: Warehouse safety The UK Material Handling Association has published a paper with advice on how to improve the safety of warehouse operations. Further information: https://nationalforkliftsafetyday.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/UKMHA_WhitePaper_A4v_210x297_FINAL_HR-all.pdf News: Gas-fire equipment safety The British Compressed Gases Association has published two new guides: requirements for selecting and assembling oxy-fuel gas equipment. https://bcga.co.uk/bcga-issue-revision-to-technical-information-sheet-29-2/ safe use of cylinders associated with mobile workshops. https://bcga.co.uk/publications/cp31-the-safe-use-of-cylinders-on-mobile-workshops-and-service-vehicles-revision-6-2025/ News: Fire during construction Initial findings from investigations into the Station Hill fire in Reading in 2023, have concluded that hot work should be designed out of construction projects wherever feasible. The fire in November 2023 hit the headlines when a crane operator rescued a worker from the flames. Further information: https://www.fia.uk.com/news/fire-safety-lessons-emerge-after-high-rise-blaze-in-reading.html Case law: £3 million fine for baggage handling injuries British Airways has been fined more than £3million in connection with injuries to two baggage handlers who fell from height in separate incidents.
News: Advice on fire alarm zone plans Fire alarm zone plans aid interpretation of information on fire alarm panels and are especially vital in an emergency. The FIA has released a new Technical Bulletin on the subject. Further information: https://www.fia.uk.com/news/new-technical-bulletin-released-to-support-compliant-fire-alarm-zone-plans.html News: Customers were gassed by pool chemicals A Derbyshire Health Club has received enforcement notices after there was a chemical leak. Further information: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr522g4y06vo News: Government plans to reduce red tape There will be a review of some health and safety legislation including regulations for pressure systems, gas safety and incident reporting. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-new-approach-to-ensure-regulators-and-regulation-support-growth/new-approach-to-ensure-regulators-and-regulation-support-growth-html News: Laser safety The UK Health Security Agency has issued advice on safety with lasers. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/laser-radiation-safety-advice/laser-radiation-safety-advice News: Evacuation of high-rise residential buildings Research has been published which will help professionals when evaluating the evacuation performance of high-rise residential buildings. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/means-of-escape-in-residential-buildings-research News: Suction and vacuum excavators The Construction Plant-hire Association publishes guidance which is an essential read for those using specialist construction machinery. This latest guide for suction and vacuum excavators includes detail on the risk from contaminated land, daily and weekly checks, procedures for working at height and the transporting of wastes. Further information: https://www.cpa.uk.net/safety-and-technical-publications/suction-vacuum-excavator-guidance News: Working in reduced oxygen atmospheres The British Compressed Gases Association has revised its technical information sheet for installers and premises owners where reduced oxygen atmospheres are operated. Further information: https://bcga.co.uk/bcga-issue-revision-to-technical-information-sheet-30/ News: Lead exposure A government report has been published, “Exposure to lead in Great Britain 2023 to 2024” outlining the results of medical surveillance of blood- lead levels in British workers 2023 to 2024. Those most at risk appear to be painters and decorators. Further information: https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/lead/index.htm News: Long-COVID New publications describe how to support workers affected by Long COVID. Further information: https://osha.europa.eu/en/highlights/long-covid-rehabilitation-and-practical-workplace-support News: Updated standard for fire alarms The updated edition of BS 5839-1:2025 – Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Part 1: Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises – Code of practice – is now available. Further information: https://www.fia.uk.com/static/cce3324f-f6b5-4eb2-81f44c19b542ee69/Technical-Bulletin-Fitting-Third-Party-Equipment-Inside- a-CIE.pdf News: Installing third party equipment in fire control panels Connecting equipment to fire panels is fraught with difficulty. If you are needing to do so, e.g. connecting automatic shut offs, connecting automatic doors etc, this technical bulletin, “Fitting Third-Party Equipment Inside Control and Indicating Equipment”, may assist. Further information: https://www.fia.uk.com/static/cce3324f-f6b5-4eb2-81f44c19b542ee69/Technical-Bulletin-Fitting-Third-Party-Equipment-Inside- a-CIE.pdf Case law: Fall through fragile materials A company and its operations manager have appeared in court after a man was killed in a fall through a fragile structure. The accident occurred when dismantling work was being undertaken at the factory in Dudley. Surface Technik (Old Hill) Limited, which is now in liquidation, was found guilty and fined £90,000. Its director, Robert Hammond pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 7, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and was fined £8500 plus costs of £8500.
Why people believe in us
Royal Jersey Laundry – commercial laundry
HSE Advisor have provided us with honest, reliable and effective guidance and support on health and safety, fire and HR. They’re always there when we need them. If we have a problem, we know exactly who to turn to.
James, Managing Director
Ovenden Tipper Services – plant and waste services
We’re delighted that we appointed HSE Advisor to support us. They’ve guided us through the ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 process, developed policies and procedures, risk assessments and more. Most recently, they’ve supported us through the Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS). In short, we wouldn’t be without them.
Megan, Transport Manager
Street lighting and electrical specialists
Always on time. Always professional. Will reply to all correspondence promptly. Happy to recommend this company. The staff at HSE Advisor have a solid understanding of health and safety laws and regulations. They make our business safer and better for it.
Scott, Director
Electrical product manufacturing
Their staff are reliable, knowledgeable and great at providing solutions. They’ve helped us to develop effective health and safety systems, acted as principal designer, project managers, CAD technicians and much more. I would recommend them to others.
Ronny, Director
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