Competent advisor service
Real World Advice • 365 days of the Year • Legal Compliance
What is the competent advisor service?
In accordance with Section 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, it is mandated that every employer appoints a competent person to provide assistance in health and safety matters. To fulfil this obligation, many SMEs opt to engage the services of a health and safety consultancy for continuous support.
At Flint Safety, we serve as your designated competent person, delivering a comprehensive service that provides access to a qualified health and safety professional. This ensures that you have a reliable source for sound advice and steadfast support in any matters relating to health and safety.

Why do you need a competent H&S advisor?
The benefits of Competent H&S Advice:
- Support and guidance provided 365 days of the year
- Satisfy H&S legal requirements
- Access to a H&S specialist in your industry
- Peace of mind knowing that you have an expert to call
- Fulfil insurance requirements
- Cost savings by outsourcing H&S
- Demonstrates commitment to health and safety
Why choose us as your competent H&S advisor?
We are H&S experts:
- IOSH Certified and highly qualified
- 10+ years of experience
- We are a multi-disciplined consultancy
- Get access to 100s of our H&S templates
- Receive our regular H&S Newsletters
- Stay up to date with H&S legislation changes
- We are professional, reliable and supportive

What our clients say
James has not only produced a thorough Fire Risk Assessment for us, he has subsequently worked on a Fire Strategy, a plan for Fire Safety Signage and Fire Extinguisher Maps and has delivered exceptional training to staff members.
James is always on hand to answer any queries we may have and his communication is both timely and succinct. James is able to effortlessly explain things with appropriate language that is easy to understand and nothing is ever too much trouble.
James has provided us with templates, and has steered us towards examples from other schools, as well as ensuring soluitions are affordable and practical.
We would not hesitiate to recommend Flint Safety.
What’s The Process?
It’s quick and easy to sign up to our Competent Advisor Service
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Frequenty Asked Questions
We can provide you with all of our qualifications as well as details of relevant industry experience.
Yes. Our Competent Advisor Service will satisfy all accreditation requirements. We will issue a certificate as well as our relevant credentials for you to submit.
We offer a Compliance Package that includes our Competent Advisor Service and a written Health and Safety Policy from £85pm. Our prices increase based on the size of your organisation. If you just require the Competent Advisor Service, please get in touch and we will let you know the cost.
With our Competent Adviser Service, you’ll have direct access to experienced health and safety professionals for expert guidance on any queries, along with a comprehensive library of templates and documents to support your compliance needs.
Yes. It is a legal requirement under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to appoint a competent person for health and safety assistance.