Furloughed from his employment during lockdown, Craig found
out after a few weeks that he was to be made redundant, but he turned this bad news into an opportunity to follow a plan he’d had for some time to set up his own consultancy. His experience in the myriad requirements of today’s legislation made him the ideal choice for those looking for advice, whether that was simply the regular annual update of accreditation and certification, right through to complete project management covering all aspects of health and safety. Craig said: “Sometimes the best thing that can happen is that you’re
forced to make a decision and setting up my own company was some- thing I’d been thinking about for a long time. I started Consulo in May and set about getting my name out there, ready for lockdown easing, and I’d picked up three big clients within a few weeks. “Of course, returning to work and social distancing has added a new
angle to health and safety, and I can advise on that too, but mainly it’s getting back to business as usual, helping clients ensuring compliance across the board and positioning myself as someone to bounce ideas off or react quickly to a health and safety need. “My approach is very different to the ‘inspection’, where you’re al-
most waiting nervously to see how your business fares. We’re trying to bring about behavioural change, offering help and advice and working out ways that companies can implement the legislation they need and apply it to their business. It shouldn’t be about box ticking, it needs to be a cultural change where everyone, throughout the business under- stands what is required and why and is invested in working towards a safe environment.” In addition to consultancy, NEBOSH qualified Consulo can carry
out documentation creation and audits, including risk assessments and COSHH assessments; assist in gaining and maintaining accredi- tation; and provide training information and arrange bespoke courses. If, for instance, you have a visit from an enforcing body such as the
HSE or Local Authority EHO and require support to close out or chal- lenge enforcement action Consulo Health and Safety Ltd can support you through this process. Industry sectors covered include education, manufacturing,
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construction (including asbestos), mechanical and engineering, warehousing, transport and office environments. With larger organisations increasingly stringent
when it comes to the accreditations of contractors, it’s vital for all companies, whatever their size to have full documentation in place. “Health and safety legislation is there to protect
everyone and it can be a minefield and companies often don’t know where to start,” said Craig. “We can act quickly to meet safety critical needs and get training and accreditation in place so that a business can move forward. “I see health and safety as a tool to improve a
business, not hold it back and we try to work to- gether with the client towards a common goal, to ensure that any plans or projects that need to be implemented have a positive commercial outlook wherever possible, so that whatever it takes, we’re still getting their products out or their services delivered.” Oracle Solutions in Kettering is a client of
Consulo and said: “Consulo Health & Safety has a level of service that is impeccable, which is thor- ough and comprehensive, yet delivered in a way that is easy to understand. Te advice and support from Consulo has been invaluable to us. Working with one consultant means that they understand our business and the service is tailored to meet our individual needs. It is a pleasure to work with Craig as he always deals with us in a friendly yet professional manner.”
For more information call 01604 518728, email
craig@consulohealthandsafety.co.uk or visit
www.consulohealthandsafety.com
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