Applegarth Health and Safety provides independent Health and Safety consultancy to organisations across Hertfordshire — from Watford and St Albans in the south to Stevenage, Hertford and Bishop's Stortford in the north. We help churches, businesses, care homes, schools and charities meet their legal obligations clearly and practically.
📋 Who Enforces Health & Safety in Hertfordshire?
Workplace Health and Safety in Hertfordshire is enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for higher-risk workplaces, and by local authority Environmental Health departments — including Hertsmere, St Albans City and District, Stevenage Borough, East Hertfordshire and other Herts councils — for offices, retail and similar premises. Fire safety is enforced by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Areas We Cover in Hertfordshire
We carry out Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments and Health and Safety reviews across the whole of Hertfordshire, including:
What We Can Do for Your Hertfordshire Organisation
- Risk Assessments — thorough, written assessments covering all significant hazards at your premises
- Fire Risk Assessments — compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; accepted by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, insurers, CQC and Ofsted
- Health and Safety Policy — drafting or reviewing your written H&S Policy (required if you employ five or more people)
- Safety Issue Reviews — on-site assessment of specific concerns raised by staff, insurers or an enforcement officer
- Ongoing Compliance Support — retained support to keep your documentation current as your premises and activities change
- Free initial conversation — tell us about your premises and we will advise on what you need, with no obligation
Who We Work With Across Hertfordshire
We work with a wide range of organisations in Hertfordshire, including churches and places of worship, care homes, schools, small businesses, charities and voluntary organisations. We are familiar with the range of older and historic buildings found in towns like St Albans and Hertford, which can present specific challenges for fire safety.
We also support landlords and managing agents who need Fire Risk Assessments for HMOs and commercial properties — a requirement for most Hertfordshire HMO licence applications.
Why Choose an Independent Consultant?
As an independent consultant, we are not tied to any particular insurance product, training provider or equipment supplier. Our only interest is in helping you achieve genuine compliance. We are NEBOSH-qualified with hands-on experience across a wide range of premises. Reports are in plain English and are ready to present to your insurer, fire authority or other regulator.
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