Occupational Safety & Health Consultants Register (OSHCR)
OSHCR was established in response to the Government's Common Sense, Common Safety report, which recommended that all Health and Safety consultants should be accredited to a professional health and safety body and a web-based directory be established.
Businesses can have confidence in choosing a safety adviser from the register, as they are bound by a code of conduct and are committed to providing sensible and proportionate advice.
It is the only register of safety advisers backed by the Health and Safety Executive, HSE. The National Local Authority Enforcement Code cites the OSHC Register as the source for "specialised external assistance".
Guidance when choosing a specialist safety adviser
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have produced a short guidance document, Getting specialist help with health and safety, which sets out a number of criteria that should be considered when choosing a specialist safety consultant (a 'laser protection adviser, LPA' in this context). Our lead advisers meet these criteria, which have been summarised below;
Relevant training, formal qualifications and knowledge
Member of a professional body
OSHC Registered
Adequately insured
Does this come at a cost?We aim to provide good value to our customers with factors such as those listed below, helping to keep costs down;
Our efficient business model enables competitive rates, Honest, sensible and proportionate advice and recommendations, Network of qualified consultants to undertake site visits if necessary. For simple applications is a highly qualified adviser really needed?Not necessarily, but there are a number of advantages to appointing a suitable expert;
Sensible and proportionate approach to laser safety, Hazards and legal compliance issues will not be missed, Experienced advisers will have knowledge of a range of solutions to draw upon, Assurance that all advice is up-to-date with current legislation, Demonstrates to the regulators that you have obtained the best possible advice, Gives a strong position with the insurance companies.Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guide to seeking specialist safety advice (HSE website)
