Simple, Practical Health & Safety Support for North Yorkshire SMEs
Expert guidance delivered with military precision, professional experience, and a friendly, down‑to‑earth approach. No jargon. No overcomplication. Just clear, reliable support that keeps your business safe and compliant.
At WillOnSafety, we're all about helping small businesses in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Pateley Bridge, and across North Yorkshire.
Think of us as your friendly guide to making sure you stay on the right side of the law while keeping your team safe and sound.
We take the stress out of compliance by breaking it down into simple, easy-to-understand language—no confusing jargon here!
Our goal is to help you protect both your workforce and your personal liability, so you can focus on what you love: growing your business. We're here for you every step of the way!
Why SMEs Choose WillOnSafety
Straightforward, cost‑effective support designed for real businesses — not corporate giants.
- Direct access to an expert — no call centres, no junior consultants
- Military‑influenced discipline — structured, reliable, calm under pressure
- 20+ years’ experience across military, corporate EHS, and SME environments
- Local and responsive — based in Pateley Bridge, serving all of North Yorkshire
- Clear communication — plain English, practical solutions, zero fluff
- Flexible options — one‑off assessments or retained monthly support
Meet Your Consultant
Led by William Wright — EHS Consultant serving Harrogate and North Yorkshire.
With over two decades of combined military and corporate EHS experience, I help small and medium‑sized businesses cut through the noise and get health and safety right. My approach is hands‑on, practical, and built around what your business actually needs — not what a textbook says.
I’ve worked with farms, trades, care providers, workshops, offices, manufacturers and rural organisations across North Yorkshire. Whatever your setup, I’ll help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and protect your people.
Qualifications include:
- NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Health and Safety Leadership Excellence
- NEBOSH General certification
- Membership with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- Over 10 years of corporate EHS experience
- 15 years of military service
Based in Pateley Bridge, I am committed to serving the entirety of North Yorkshire.
Why Safety Matters
Protecting People, Strengthening Business and Meeting Legal Requirements
I offer bespoke and adaptable support services tailored to small enterprises, trades, and local teams across North Yorkshire.
I aim to safeguard your business against potential fines, enforcement actions, and reputational damage. I assist in ensuring adherence to the regulatory requirements set forth by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Fire Safety Order 2005, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Moreover, my methodology empowers you to demonstrate due diligence to both insurers and external auditors. As an employer with a workforce of five or more, you are required, under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, to designate a competent individual responsible for health and safety measures to maintain compliance with your legal obligations.
Legal Compliance
- Avoids fines, enforcement notices and reputational damage
- Meet obligations under HSE regulations, fire safety order 2005 and CDM2015
- Demonstrate due diligence to insurers and external auditors
As an Employer who employs 5 or more people, you must have a competent Health and Safety person, to meet your duties
RIsk Reduction
Identify hazards and unsafe conditions before they become incidents.
- Reduce downtime, injuries and insurance claims
- Improve operational efficiency and team morale
- Protect yourself and your directors from personal liability
Services
Practical support tailored to your business.
- Risk Assessments
- Health & Safety Audits
- Competent Person Service (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
- Toolbox Talks & Training
- Policies & Procedures
- Incident Investigation & ISO Support
Risk Assessments
- Site-specific assessments for workshops, offices and field teams. From £200.
Safety Audits and Compliance Checks
- Identify gaps and strengthen your safety culture with expert reviews. From £350.
Toolbox Talks
- Ready-to-deliver bundles or custom sessions for your team. From £150.
Competent Person Service
- Retained monthly support from £175. Named consultant, legal compliance covered.
Policy and Procedure Development
- Bespoke H&S policies tailored to your business. From £175 per policy.
Corporate Training Days
- Full day H&S training delivered on-site for your team. From £800.
Testimonials
Our allotment society has greatly benefited from the outstanding support and guidance that Will has provided in setting up and consulting on our yearly Health and Safety audit. His expertise has been invaluable, helping us establish a clear, reliable process that keeps our members safe and our site running smoothly.
What truly sets Will apart is how helpful and accessible he makes himself. No matter the question—big or small—he is always ready to assist, offering practical advice and clear explanations that make even the more complex aspects of the audit easy to understand. His approachable nature and willingness to go above and beyond have given our committee and members real confidence in the work we’re doing.
We are incredibly grateful for his continued support and would highly recommend him to any group looking for knowledgeable, dependable, and genuinely supportive guidance.
Sharon Stanley Allotment Society
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