Health and Safety for SMEs and New Businesses

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Health and Safety for SMEs & New Businesses

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Start strong and stay compliant. impact HR delivers Health and Safety for SMEs and new businesses with support to put the right health & safety foundations in place. We help you meet legal duties, protect your people and build client confidence. From essentials like policies and risk assessments to training and on call advice, we deliver practical health and safety support that fits your stage of growth.

Keeping people safe, protecting your business

Why Health and Safety matters for SMEs

For founders and SME leaders, health & safety can feel complex and timeconsuming. Requirements from clients and insurers are increasing, and a single incident can disrupt operations and reputation. Common challenges include:

  • Knowing where to start with health & safety when time and budgets are tight
  • Interpreting legislation and ‘what good looks like’ for your sector
  • Creating fit-for-purpose policies, risk assessments and procedures
  • Preparing for client audits, tenders and prequalification (PQQ) checks
  • Equipping managers and teams with clear guidance and training

impact HR provides proportionate, plainEnglish support that helps you comply, win work and embed good practices early—avoiding costly fixes later.

  • Our approach

    We tailor our support to your business model, risk profile and growth plans:

    1. Discovery & Gap Analysis – A concise review of your current arrangements, activities and risks to prioritise actions.
    2. Policy & Documentation Suite – Clear, relevant policies, risk assessments, safe systems of work and templates—not generic paperwork.
    3. Competent Advice OnCall – Access a named consultant for daytoday questions and decisionmaking support.
    4. Training & Induction – Practical sessions for leaders and teams, including toolbox talks and rolespecific guidance.
    5. Audits & Readiness Checks – Proportionate inspections and evidence packs for clients, insurers and regulators.
    6. Incident & Regulator Support – Advice on reporting (e.g. RIDDOR), investigations and corrective actions.
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WHY CHOOSE RETAINED HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPORT?

The benefits of retained Health and Safety for SMEs

  • Confidence in compliance – Demonstrate that you meet statutory duties with credible documentation and advice.
  • Time saved – We handle the detail so you can focus on customers and growth.
  • Stronger client credibility – Be tender ready with policies, risk assessments and training evidence.
  • Reduced risk & cost – Fewer incidents, better controls and improved insurance positioning.
  • Engaged people – Clear, practical guidance that managers and teams can apply.

Ready to get the basics in place—or strengthen what you have?

Book a free consultation to discuss your needs and the right level of support for your stage of growth.

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MORE WAYS WE CAN SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS Flexible services to complement your retained H&S package

  • Retained HR Support

    With our retained HR service, you get unlimited advice, bespoke documentation, and hands-on case management — all for a fixed monthly fee that keeps you compliant, confident, and free to focus on growth.

    Visit the Retained HR Support page

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    Pay as you go HR support

    Sometimes you don’t need ongoing HR support — you just need the right advice, or the right documentation, exactly when the situation calls for it. Our Pay As You Go (PAYG) HR services give you the flexibility to access expert support without committing to a retainer.

    Visit the Pay as you go HR support page

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    Elearning

    Empower your team with elearning designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. Our carefully curated course bundles provide the tools to ensure compliance, boost productivity, and build a thriving workplace culture. With flexible, CPD-accredited elearning courses, your staff can train anytime, anywhere.

    Visit the Elearning page

  • Employee Wellbeing

    We believe employee wellbeing isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s a business essential. When your people feel supported both in and out of work, they’re more engaged, motivated, and resilient. Our Employee Wellbeing services are designed to help you protect and enhance the wellbeing of your team through practical, evidence-based solutions that improve attendance, performance, and overall workplace culture.

    Visit the Employee Wellbeing page

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    Employee Engagement

    Enhance your organisational culture and drive success with tailored people insights and continuous feedback solutions to boost employee engagement.

    Visit the Employee Engagement page

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Let’s talk

Start making your impact.

Whether you need day-to-day HR support, ad-hoc support or a long-term partner, we’re here to help.

Get in touch for a free initial chat — no pressure, just practical advice from people who get it.

0330 2369866
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