The Safety Department Ltd

01/09/2025

We’re excited to welcome Sophie Power to The Safety Department! With 7+ years of experience across rail, housebuilding, tunnelling, and civils, Sophie brings a wealth of health & safety expertise.

She’s a passionate advocate for behavioural safety, a qualified mental health first aider, and has helped clients navigate everything from SSIP accreditations to RIDDOR-reportable incidents.

Welcome aboard, Sophie! 👷‍♀️💼

27/08/2025

Supporting Safe Refurbishment at 155 Bishopsgate
We are proud to be assisting Henley Projects with site inspections and health & safety support during the refurbishment of the iconic 155 Bishopsgate building.

Our team is providing proactive safety oversight, ensuring CDM compliance and helping maintain a safe working environment throughout this high-profile project.

🔍 Regular site inspections
📋 Practical H&S guidance
🤝 Collaborative support for project teams

A safer site is a smarter site — and we’re here to make it happen!

20/08/2025

Safety by Design: Leading as Principal Designers in Construction & Engineering

A specialist focus from our team for many years. As Principal Designers, we work at the heart of project teams to ensure that health and safety risks are identified, managed, and eliminated — right from the earliest stages of design.

🏗️ Supporting complex builds and technical engineering projects
📐 Driving CDM compliance and design-stage risk management
🤝 Collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors

Safety isn’t just a box to tick — it’s a foundation to build on!
https://thesafetydept.com/constructionservices/

The scope of this service is very much client driven we understand that every project is unique, so we offer flexible roles tailored to your needs, including:

19/08/2025

On Site, On Point
We are proud to be supporting one of the UK's leading fit-out specialists with comprehensive site inspections and safety oversight.

From pre-start checks to ongoing compliance monitoring, our team is helping ensure every phase of the project meets the highest standards of health, safety, and CDM compliance.

✅ Proactive risk management
✅ Clear reporting and recommendations
✅ Trusted support for high-performance teams

https://thesafetydept.com/monitoring/
https://area.co.uk/

14/08/2025

Compliance as a Culture: Building Safety into Every Project Phase
Safety isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about building a culture that protects people and drives performance.

We help project teams embed health and safety into every stage of delivery, from design to handover, using systems and strategies that go beyond compliance!

🔗 Read the full blog: https://thesafetydept.com/complianceasaculture/

11/08/2025

Client Spotlight: Pacific Green Energy Parks 🔋

Pacific Green is a leader in developing next-generation Energy Parks, with a global pipeline exceeding 14GWh of utility-scale battery storage projects. From the Richborough Energy Park in the UK to ambitious developments across Australia, Europe, and beyond, their work is unlocking the full potential of renewable energy.

Our role? We assisted the team with their ISO9001 quality accreditation implementing a robust business management system that ensures operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement as well as supporting them as Principal Designers in Richborough. All this allows supports a wide range of business activities —helping Pacific Green deliver at scale and speed.

🔗 Learn more about Pacific Green’s Energy Parks: https://www.pacificgreen.com/energy-parks
🔧 Discover how we support clients like Pacific Green: https://thesafetydept.com

04/08/2025

Spaces Are Filling Fast!
These sessions aren’t just webinars—they’re essential learning opportunities for anyone involved in construction safety, design, and compliance from our very own Laurence Davis.

With CDM and Building Regulations under increasing scrutiny, and legal accountability at an all-time high, these events are attracting high-profile professionals from across the industry.

Whether you're a Principal Designer, Project Manager, or H&S Consultant, this is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and learn from real-world case studies and legal insights.

🔗 Register now: https://loom.ly/Y5ZRYcc

30/07/2025

✅ Trusted Safety Partner Spotlight
We’re proud to provide health & safety monitoring, inspections and audit support for Optima Systems—a company that specialises in flawlessly crafted, glazed partitioning systems. They share our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compliance.

We work closely with Optima to ensure every project is safe, compliant, and future-ready. Our ongoing collaboration means their teams can focus on what they do best—while we handle all the site details carrying out inspections and audits throughout the UK, including their manufacturing facility.

https://optimasystems.com/
https://thesafetydept.com/

24/07/2025

Managing Director – Laurence Davis: Raising the Bar in CDM and Principal Designer Services

At The Safety Department, we’ve seen a surge in consultancies offering “turnkey” project solutions — but without the necessary competence or credentials to fulfil their Principal Designer duties.

That’s where we come in.

✅ Trusted by many firms in the industry
✅ Experts in Building Regs & CDM
✅ Flexible models: direct client support or behind-the-scenes competence

Let’s take the risk off your plate and deliver safer, compliant projects — together.

📩 Get in touch or read our full update from our Managing Director Laurence Davis : https://thesafetydept.com/managing-director-laurence-davis-raising-the-bar-in-cdm-and-principal-designer-services/

As we move through 2025, I’m proud to share some of the incredible progress we’ve made at The Safety Department — particularly in our partnerships with engineering and project planning firms. Two standout collaborators this year have been ESA Engineering and HI Group, both of whom have trusted...

23/07/2025

Upcoming APS Webinars – Save the Dates!

Our very own Managing Director Laurence Davis will be be delivering two online sessions with the Association for Project Safety this autumn:

Principal Designer Under Pressure
23rd September 2025 | 🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Exploring the dual compliance challenge of CDM and Building Regulations.
🔗 Register Here - https://loom.ly/Y5ZRYcc

When Safety Fails: Fatalities, Volunteer Workers, and the Legal Aftermath in Construction
Date TBC | ⏱️ 3-hour CPD session
A deep dive into the legal processes following a fatal incident on site.

Both sessions are online and open to all – free for APS members.
Let’s keep raising the bar for safety and accountability in construction.

21/07/2025

Inclusive PPE for Women & Diverse Workers 👷‍♀️🦺

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a ground breaking new standard to ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is inclusive, accessible, and fit for everyone — including women and people with diverse needs.

🔍 BS 30417 provides guidance on:
✅ Selecting PPE that fits all body types
✅ Inclusive procurement & supplier evaluation
✅ Training for proper fit, use & maintenance
✅ Promoting equity in workplace safety

This is a major step forward in closing the gender and diversity gap in occupational safety. Let’s build safer, more inclusive workplaces together! 💪

📘 Learn more: BSI Project Page

16/07/2025

Exciting News from the Cotswolds! 🛍️

The much-anticipated Cotswolds Designer Outlet officially opens its doors today! and we’re thrilled to be part of it 🙌
Supporting Rituals retail stores with outsourced health & safety across all new sites, with many more stores launching soon. We are proud to see Rituals among the incredible line up of brands at this stunning new destination. 🌿✨

Here’s to a safe, stylish, and successful launch! 💼🧴