What is it?

A simple, fixed-fee Retained Health & Safety Advisor service for contractors and trades. You get a named advisor who answers your H&S queries by email with a 24-hour turnaround on business days (responses may take longer during public holidays). This service is an annual renewal, no hidden extras.

Built for sole traders, small builders and principal contractors who want clear, practical guidance before, during and after jobs, plus evidence that competent advice is in place when clients or assessors ask.

Why You Need It:

1️⃣ Competent advice when you need it Send your question by email; get a clear, actionable reply within 24 hours on business days.
2️⃣ Start right, stay right Know exactly what to prepare before you begin (policies, RAMS, inductions), what to maintain during the work (permits, checks, briefings) and what to file after (records, lessons learned).
3️⃣ Subcontractor vetting made simple Guidance on what to ask for (insurance, competencies, RAMS), how to verify it and how to keep proof when you’re the main contractor.
4️⃣ Client & accreditation ready Show that competent advice is retained for pre-quals and SSIP schemes (e.g., CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor).
5️⃣ Fixed fee, no surprises Annual renewal with a clear scope and no hidden charges, easy to budget, less than a £1 per day support for 12 months.

What You Get:

✅ Named retained advisor with construction expertise (not a call centre)
✅ Email support with 24-hour turnaround on business days (allow longer during public holidays)
✅ Pre-start guidance: exactly what documentation you’ll need before work begins
✅ Live-job support: what controls and records to maintain while works are underway
✅ Post-job close-out: records, lessons learned, and updates to your document library
✅ Subcontractor vetting guide: what to collect (insurance, RAMS, competencies) and how to verify
✅ Client/SSIP evidence letter confirming retained competent advice
✅ Light document reviews with clear, practical feedback
✅ Annual renewal with progress review and improvement plan

Built for:

– Sole traders and small contractors who want competent advice on tap (by email)
– Principal contractors coordinating multiple trades and permits
– Teams working toward or maintaining SSIP accreditations

Ready to get competent support on your terms?

👉 Retain ObeSafe as your H&S Advisor, dedicated business-day email support with a clear 24-hour turnaround, annual fixed fee, and no hidden extras.