How Much Does a Health and Safety Consultant Cost?
The cost of health and safety support depends on the size of the business, the level of risk and whether you need a one-off review, a specific assessment or ongoing help. For many SMEs, external support is much cheaper than employing a full-time health and safety manager.
Typical ways health and safety consultants charge
Consultants commonly charge using fixed-price packages, hourly rates, day rates or ongoing monthly support. Fixed prices usually work best for clearly defined tasks, while day rates and retainers are more suitable where the scope is broader or ongoing.
Examples of fixed-price support
Policy/document review — from £95
Contractor RAMS review — from £95
Pregnant employee support pack — from £125
Driving-for-work review — from £150
Initial Compliance Check — £395
What affects the cost?
Price is usually influenced by the number of employees and sites, the complexity of operations, the level of risk, the quality of existing documentation and how much implementation support is needed after the initial review.
One-off support or ongoing help?
Some businesses only need occasional assessments or independent reviews. Others benefit from regular support to keep actions, documentation, inspections and management arrangements under control.
Is the cheapest option always best?
Not necessarily. The most useful support is usually the option that gives you clear priorities, practical actions and enough implementation help to make sure improvements actually happen.
Not sure whether you need a one-off review or broader support? See our guide to whether your business needs a health and safety consultant.
Need a clearer idea of cost?
If you know roughly what you need, MCS can usually give you a straightforward indication of scope and cost before any work starts.