"Our business has grown from a start-up in 2002 to market leader in our industry. From the very start, we have taken advice and guidance from SMTS and always found them supportive, flexible and keen to assist. The feedback from our teams attending their wide range of courses is always positive, and we see them as a key supply chain partner."

Steve Martin, Xmo Strata Ltd

Practical people giving practical advice

With legislation continuously becoming more complex, companies have an increasing number of issues to resolve. We provide a variety of practical, flexible consultancy solutions.

Whether we are employed solely to consult on health and safety or cross over into providing training services as well, we carry out a critical review at the start of each project.

This review of current practice, processes and procedures is a vital part in us doing our job properly, allowing us to put into motion action plans that are right for your organisation and its activities; rather than installing a generic system that can often be of little use.

• Petroleum Industry Expertise
• Full Health & Safety Management Systems
• Risk Assessments
• Safety Method Statements
• Small Policy Documentation
• Health and Safety Audits and Reviews
• Accreditations

Petroleum Industry Expertise - We provide a range of specialist services - from direct consultancy for some of the largest oil companies through to diverse training activities unique to petroleum retail. [Learn more here]

Full Health & Safety Management Systems - SMTS has expertise in designing comprehensive and integrated health and safety management systems, which have the capability to ‘flex’ with any company enlargement and/or diversification. In addition, we have experience at reviewing existing systems and identifying any shortcomings. We pride ourselves on our enthusiasm in providing pragmatic solutions to address any weaknesses.

Some of the pivotal aspects highlighted below can be commissioned as unique entities, or as part of a total review.  

Risk Assessments - Modern health and safety revolves around the ‘hazard’ generator - understanding precisely what risks are created and, more importantly, what has to be done to put things right if things are not. The risk assessments we undertake reflect the nature and complexity of the process; i.e. if it’s simple and safe, then so should the risk assessment be. We do not over-complicate things for the sake of it.

Safety Method Statements - Subsequent to the risk assessment is the need to provide basic and clear instructions (as staff may not all be experienced). The Safety Method Statements we draw up take the operator through the process in a way that will ensure their health and safety (and for those around them, such as colleagues and the public). This is achieved by writing and explaining matters in a language and style that the workforce will understand.

Small Policy Documentation - If there are certain aspects of your overall health and safety management system missing or out-of-date, then we can produce policy and procedure documentation (e.g. Lone Working, Hours of Work, Drugs and Alcohol, etc) in a way that integrates perfectly with existing documents and reflects your company vision and aims. This process is defined and initiated by an SMTS review visit.

Health and Safety Audits and Reviews - Many companies have excellent policies and procedures and/or processes; however, they are unsure about what actually happens at a site or location away from the confines and supervision of a head office. SMTS specialises in site audits, and determines the degree and extent of site compliance. Typically, these identify a variety of areas for improvement, such as a lack of knowledge/awareness, which is often easily addressed through additional training.

Accreditations - We have designed accreditation processes for a number of clients that critically appraise the ability and appropriateness of supply chains to deliver their services in a safe way. These accreditations can easily be adapted for you and your supply chain, resulting in marked improvements in performance and attitude, and with little interaction on your part. We have evidence of how our accreditations have reduced incidents, whilst enhancing the culture and increasing numbers of near misses reported; enabling remedial actions to be taken prior to any accident. SMTS already handles a number of clients’ accreditations, one of which has a supply chain of more than 300 companies.