Why Your Business Needs a Fractional Health & Safety Lead

With tightening regulations, rising workplace risks, and increased scrutiny on duty of care, health & safety compliance is no longer optional—it’s critical. But for many SMEs, hiring a full-time Health & Safety Officer is financially unrealistic. That’s where a Fractional Health & Safety Lead comes in.

What Does a Fractional Health & Safety Lead Do?

They act as your part-time, on-demand safety expert, providing:
✔ Compliance Assurance – Ensuring you meet UK HSE, ISO 45001, and industry-specific regulations.
✔ Risk Mitigation – Proactively identifying hazards to prevent accidents and costly claims.
✔ Policy Development – Creating tailored safety frameworks that actually work for your team.
✔ Training & Culture – Upskilling staff and fostering a true safety-first mindset.
✔ Incident Management – Leading investigations and corrective actions if issues arise.

The Business Benefits

1. Cost-Effective Compliance

Avoid the £70k+ salary of a full-time hire while still accessing Chartered IOSH/NEBOSH-level expertise when you need it.

2. Reduced Liability

Prevent £20k+ HSE fines and reputational damage from breaches with proactive risk management.

3. Operational Confidence

Keep projects moving smoothly with documented safe systems of work and contractor oversight.

4. Employee Wellbeing

Show your team you value their safety, boosting morale and retention.

Who Needs This Service?

• Scaling SMEs needing first-time formal H&S structures
• High-risk industries (construction, manufacturing, logistics)
• Multi-site operators requiring consistent standards
• Businesses post-incident needing independent review

How It Works

🔹 Initial Audit – Gap analysis of your current risks and compliance
🔹 Tailored Plan – Priority actions mapped to your budget/timeline
🔹 Flexible Support – Monthly retained hours or project-based
🔹 Peace of Mind – Your named expert on call for inspections or emergencies

💡 Real Impact: A Bristol manufacturer reduced near-misses by 62% in 6 months after implementing our fractional H&S support.

“Having a Fractional Health & Safety Lead meant we could confidently expand our warehouse operations while keeping insurance costs 30% below industry average.”
— Sarah K., Logistics Director