Do I need a risk assessment for my business?

Yes. All employers must carry out risk assessments to identify hazards and protect employees and visitors.

Do you offer retained competent person services?

Yes. WKB Safety provides retained competent person services for businesses needing ongoing health and safety support.

Do you work with small businesses?

Absolutely. We support businesses of all sizes, including small and micro businesses.

How often should a risk assessment be reviewed?

Risk assessments should be reviewed annually or whenever significant changes occur in the workplace.

Do small businesses need risk assessments?

Yes. All employers, regardless of size, must carry out risk assessments to protect employees and visitors.

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Client Results & Case Studies

Practical, Proportionate Health & Safety Support Across Multiple Sectors

At WKB Safety, we deliver clear, practical and proportionate health & safety support to organisations across manufacturing, engineering, education, care, transport, fabrication and high‑risk outdoor environments. Because many of our clients operate in sensitive or regulated sectors, all case studies below are fully anonymised while still demonstrating the real results we deliver.

Advisory & Management System Case Studies

External Safety Advisor Support – Trade Services Sector

Challenge: A growing business needed ongoing access to competent H&S advice. Solution: Provided 12 months of external safety advisor support, including telephone/email guidance and scheduled reviews.

Outcome: Stronger compliance, clearer documentation, and faster resolution of safety issues.

Safety Management System Baseline Review – Welding & Fabrication Sector

Challenge: A fabrication business required a baseline assessment of its safety management system.

Solution: Completed an on‑site review covering documentation, processes, and workplace controls.

Outcome: Identified strengths and improvement areas, enabling targeted corrective actions.

Gap Analysis – Engineering & Manufacturing Sector

Challenge: A manufacturer required a clear understanding of its current H&S performance.

Solution: Delivered a full gap analysis of the safety management system.

Outcome: A practical roadmap for compliance improvements.

Safety Management Review – Automotive Sector

Challenge: A motor business needed an independent review of its safety management system.

Solution: Completed a structured gap analysis and provided recommendations. Outcome: Better organisation of safety documentation and clearer responsibilities.

Safety Management Review & Documentation – Agricultural / Manufacturing Sector

Challenge: A mixed‑sector business required a full review of its safety management system and documentation.

Solution: Delivered a two‑day review covering policies, fire safety, and risk assessments.

Outcome: Updated documentation and a clearer compliance pathway. Risk Assessment Case Studies

Fire Risk Assessment & Annual Review – Office / Charity Sector

Challenge: A multi‑site office environment required updated fire safety documentation and staff training.

Solution: Delivered a full fire risk assessment, policy review, workplace inspection, and on‑site training.

Outcome: Clear action plans, improved staff awareness, and strengthened compliance.

Fire Risk Assessment – Manufacturing Sector

Challenge: A production facility required an updated fire risk assessment.

Solution: Conducted a full FRA and provided a prioritised action plan.

Outcome: Improved fire safety arrangements and clearer compliance documentation.

Legionella Risk Assessment – Care / Housing Sector

Challenge: A care environment needed a compliant legionella risk assessment and management plan.

Solution: Completed a full assessment and produced a tailored management plan. Outcome: Improved control measures and clear monitoring requirements.

Legionella Assessment – Private Client

Challenge: A property owner required a compliant legionella risk assessment. Solution: Completed the assessment and provided a clear report.

Outcome: Full compliance and improved awareness of control measures.

Training & Specialist Work Case Studies

Specialist Gas Awareness Training – Industrial Sector

Challenge: Staff required awareness training on hazardous gases used on site. Solution: Delivered a tailored ammonia/chlorine gas awareness course.

Outcome: Increased staff competence and safer handling of hazardous substances.

Field‑Based Safe System of Work – Adventure Sports Sector

Challenge: A high‑risk outdoor training provider needed a structured approach to managing risks in dynamic environments. Solution: Conducted a full site risk assessment and developed a field‑ready Safe System of Work with instructors. Outcome: Consistent risk management, improved emergency preparedness, and safer operations across all activities.

Guest Lecture – Education Sector

Challenge: Students required real‑world insight into occupational health & safety. Solution: Delivered a lecture on risk and assessment tools.

Outcome: Positive feedback and improved understanding of practical H&S applications.

Our Commitment to Client Confidentiality

WKB Safety works with organisations across a wide range of sectors, many of which operate in sensitive or regulated environments. To protect our clients’ privacy, all case studies on this website are anonymised. Full references can be provided privately with client permission.

Our Track Record

20+ years’ experience across high‑risk industries
100% success rate supporting ISO‑aligned safety systems
430+ COSHH substances assessed
97% client retention rate
Multi‑site digital reporting systems implemented
Proven reductions in incidents and insurance premiums