Your Trusted Health and Safety Consultants in Scotland

Sensible and Practical Solutions

Welcome to 1st Safety Solutions – Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Advisors in Scotland.

We understand the importance of employee well-being, legislative compliance and formalised management systems. This is why we tailor advisory, auditing, and training services which are designed to create Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems that suit your business needs.

Expert Guidance
Tailored Solutions
No Contracts

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About Us

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Advisors in Scotland

1st Safety Solutions is a multi-disciplined consultancy founded in 2007. Operating from Perth we provide Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management services to any organisation in any sector throughout Scotland.

At 1st Safety Solutions, we are contactable, accountable, and professional and we offer our services without contracts or retainers.

By working with you and becoming part of your organisation we can assist you in developing and enhancing your Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems and can act as your competent person as required by the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999.

Our Services

Ensuring Regulatory Adherence

At 1st Safety Solutions, we comprehend the unique challenges your business encounters.

Consequently, we tailor our services to suit your specific industry, delivering expert guidance and ensuring compliance in a friendly and approachable manner.

Auditing

1st Safety Solutions can help to measure compliance with internal standards (your management system) and external standards (Legislation, ISO standards such as 9001, 14001, 45001, Port Marine Safety Code, etc). Using qualified lead auditing techniques assures that our audits are accurate and meaningful.

Advisory

1st Safety Solutions can take on the role of in-house safety advisor, providing an organisation with a robust Health, Safety and Environmental management system that is proportionate to their business risks adding key benefits including a cost-effective method of meeting legal and statutory requirements.

Training

Equip your managers and employees with essential HSEQ skills through our training courses which include certified IOSH courses or our internal mental health first aid training and many other industry-specific training courses.

Inspections

Our team conducts comprehensive inspections to ensure adherence to health and safety standards, identifying potential hazards through thorough inspections and creating a safe and compliant work environment.

My-Compliance Management

My Compliance Management has been designed to manage all your compliance requirements in one place, using automated reminders and mobile apps it is a low-cost solution for compliance management and 1st Safety Solutions is proud to partner with My-Compliance Management.

Management Systems

Streamline your business's safety practices with our assistance in developing and maintaining effective management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO standards.

How It Works

Do You Need a Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Advisor?

Your safety is our top priority.

We achieve it through specific safety programs, thorough inspections, and training.

As trusted health and safety consultants in Scotland, we guarantee compliance, ensuring a safe work environment for your business.

Prioritising safety at 1st Safety Solutions for Health and Safety Consultants in Scotland
Discovery Call

In a 15-minute call, we understand your requirements, whether that involves addressing gaps or starting from scratch.

Tailored Solutions

Based on your needs, we provide advisory, auditing, training, or management systems support.

Accreditation Assistance

We help you obtain and maintain accreditations, building consumer trust and enhancing your safety standards.

Boost your Business with ISO Standards!

ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 45001 are globally recognised standards that optimise efficiency, safety, and environmental practices.

Implement them to enhance credibility and gain a competitive edge.

Let 1st Safety Solutions guide you toward success.

Got Questions? We Have Answers!

We understand that safety is a priority, and you may have questions.

Check out some common queries below, or feel free to reach out to us for personalised support.

What does a health and safety consultant do?

As health and safety consultants in Scotland, we prioritise making your workplace safety our top concern. Our guidance supports compliance with regulations, while thorough inspections help identify potential risks. Furthermore, we provide training to equip your team and create customised safety programs for your business and employees.

What industries do you serve?

1st Safety Solutions has an experienced team of professionals covering a significant range of industries allowing us to confidently offer our services in all sectors including Construction, Textiles, Food, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Harbours, Schools and many, many more.

What are the benefits of IOSH Managing Safely?

IOSH Managing Safely gives managers the confidence to drive health and safety performance within their teams and to improve the health and safety culture of their organisation as a whole, 1st Safety Solutions runs courses regularly throughout Scotland or can carry out in-house courses if required

How do you handle ISO standards implementation?

We support and guide businesses through the accreditation process whilst helping businesses implement and adopt the principles of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.

When should you hire a safety consultant?

To meet an employer’s legal requirement under the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 an organisation must have access to competent advice. Where an organisation is not in a position to employ someone full-time for this position they may seek external support from 1st Safety Solutions. 1st Safety Solutions can become your competent person supporting your organisation without the need for lengthy contracts or retainers.

Why should I consult employees on health and safety?

Consulting employees on health and safety is crucial as they possess valuable insights about their work environment. Involving them allows for a safety culture, increases compliance, and identifies potential hazards that may go unnoticed. Empowering employees through consultation enhances overall safety and contributes to a safer, more engaged workforce.

What makes 1st Safety Solutions different?

1st Safety Solutions have a team of professionals offering Sensible and Practical Solutions and unlike many other providers we don’t tie our client into long-term contracts or hold them to retainer fees, we simply charge for the service we provide as you need it.

How do health and safety consultants stay updated on regulations?

Our consultants continuously monitor regulatory changes, attend industry seminars, and maintain professional certifications. This ensures their advice aligns with the latest health and safety standards and best practices.

Get in touch for Sensible and Practical Solutions

Ready to enhance workplace safety?

Reach out to us today for expert guidance and tailored solutions. Our team is eager to assist you with any Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

Let’s build a safer environment together!

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how 1st Safety Solutions uses and protects any information that you give 1st Safety Solutions when you use this website.

1st Safety Solutions is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

1st Safety Solutions may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 23/07/2023.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name and job title
  • Contact information including email address
  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
  • Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What do we do with the information we gather?

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping.
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
  • We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address you have provided.
  • From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

  • Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
  • If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at chris@1stsafetysolutions.co.uk

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to 8 Annat Rd, Perth PH2 7JF.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

 

Copyright Policy

This website and its content are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved.

The content of this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of 1st Safety Solutions or its content suppliers and is protected by the United Kingdom and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit in any way the content of this website without the prior written consent of 1st Safety Solutions.

You may download, print, and store limited copies of the content of this website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not alter or remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

Any unauthorized use of the content of this website may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, and other laws. 1st Safety Solutions reserves the right to take legal action against any unauthorised use of the content of this website.

Cookie Policy

This website, 1st Safety Solutions, uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how users interact with our site. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

 How we use cookies

We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To understand how you use our site and to improve your experience
  • To show you relevant content and advertising
  • To analyse traffic and usage patterns

Cookies that we use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled.
  • Functionality cookies: These enable us to remember your preferences and settings, and to provide enhanced, personalized features.
  • Performance cookies: These collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit, and help us to improve the performance of our site.
  • Advertising cookies: These are used to show you relevant content and advertising based on your browsing history and interests.

 Managing your cookie preferences

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to accept all cookies, to block certain types of cookies, or to block all cookies. You can also set your browser to alert you when a website tries to set a cookie.

Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly.

For more information about managing your cookie preferences, please refer to the help section of your browser or visit www.aboutcookies.org.

 

Terms of Use

This website is operated by 1st Safety Solutions (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

  1. Use of the Website

The Website is intended for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You may not use the Website in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party’s use of the Website.

  1. Intellectual Property

The content of the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of 1st Safety Solutions or its content suppliers and is protected by the United Kingdom and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit in any way the content of the Website without the prior written consent of 1st Safety Solutions.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. 1st Safety Solutions makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Website. 1st Safety Solutions will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

  1. Limitation of Liability

1st Safety Solutions will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

  1. Changes to the Terms

1st Safety Solutions reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Website after any such modification constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Website will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

 

Disclaimer

This website (the “Website”) is provided by 1st Safety Solutions on an “as is” and “as available” basis. 1st Safety Solutions makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Website.

1st Safety Solutions will not be liable for any errors or omissions in the content of the Website, or for any actions taken in reliance on the information provided on the Website. 1st Safety Solutions will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

1st Safety Solutions does not warrant that the Website will be available at all times or that the Website or any content will be error-free. 1st Safety Solutions reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any content at any time without notice.

The content of the Website is provided for general information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of a qualified professional before making any decisions based on the information contained on the Website.

 

Cookie Notice

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how users interact with our site. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can find out more about the cookies we use and how to manage them in our Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy.