Safety support that performs in the real world.
The UK’s leading health and safety consultancy
We support organisations across the UK and internationally with expert health and safety advice, audits and ongoing support.
Trusted by leading brands & businesses worldwide
Why choose SML
SML helps organisations turn complex safety obligations into clear, dependable action.
Consultancy, audits, training and operational support designed to reduce risk without slowing the business down.
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How We Can Help
Support that moves with your business.
Trusted by clients across the world, from small businesses to large enterprises.
Practical consultancy, inspection management and training services, designed to adapt and grow with your business. Whether you need a one-off consultation, ongoing support or help managing inspections, our services are built to fit your needs at every stage.
Testimonials
What our clients say
4.9/5
Honest feedback from organisations we support across manufacturing, food, property and high-risk operations.
SML has always provided us with expert impartial and pragmatic analysis, which has helped us to identify our strengths and also highlight areas for future focus.
Steve Bradley
Group HSE Manager, Associated British Foods PLC
SML provided Baxters with interim health and safety support across our European facilities. They were able to provide baseline assessments across the sites along with specific improvement plans. SML were able to mobilise a wide range of experts to understand and tackle specific challenges.
Matt Crompton
European Manufacturing Director
SML have consistently provided clear, practical guidance that’s helped improve our safety standards across the business. Their team integrates seamlessly and remains a trusted partner in our ongoing development.
Richard Harris
Managing Director
At D&H we are passionate about continuously improving our H&S standards and SML have played a key role in helping us on this journey for many years. We continue to develop the relationship with SML to ensure we're being the best we can be across all aspects of H&S throughout our business.
Julian Willis
Supply Chain Director
SML quickly understood our challenges and delivered straightforward solutions that made an immediate impact. Their support has been invaluable in maintaining high standards across our operations.
Ryan Stanyer
Crushed Ice Ltd
We have worked with SML for numerous years. They offer a great service with the expertise needed to offer everything to fully comply in an ever changing world. I would have no reservation about recommending SML to anyone.
James Pacifici
Abbeymill Homes
Safety Management FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our consultancy services, approach and how we work with clients.
SML supports organisations across manufacturing, logistics, construction, engineering, retail and other higher-risk operational environments, shaping support around the way each business actually works.
We regularly support organisations with multiple sites, helping ensure a consistent approach to health and safety while recognising the different risks and challenges at each location.
Yes. Many of our clients work with us on a retained basis, where we act as an extension of their team. This provides ongoing access to experienced consultants for advice, support and oversight, without the need for a full in-house resource.
It normally starts with a conversation about your business, current arrangements and key risks. From there, SML can recommend a sensible starting point such as an audit, a review of existing systems, a specific risk assessment or a broader retained support package.
Yes. Where appropriate, SML can provide competent person support and ongoing professional input, giving businesses access to experienced advice without needing to build the entire resource in house.
News & Insights
SML Updates & Information
Practical Health & Safety Support: Knowing Where to Start and What to Do Next
Managing health and safety can feel straightforward when everything is running smoothly. Policies have been written, risk assessments have been completed, and there have been no r...
Why Retained Health & Safety Support Gives Leaders Greater Confidence
For senior operations, health and safety and facilities leaders, the challenge is rarely a lack of documentation. Most organisations already have policies, risk assessments and pr...
How Workplace Safety Audits Help You Focus on What Actually Matters
A workplace safety audit is often associated with compliance, paperwork and preparing for inspections. While these are all important aspects of health and safety management, they...
What Should You Do After a Near Miss in the Workplace? A Practical Guide for Businesses
A near miss in the workplace is an incident that had the potential to cause injury, ill health, damage to property or interruption to business operations but, fortunately, did not...