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Health & Safety Training And Fire Risk Assessments, On Your Site

Accredited onsite courses, fire risk assessments and practical consultancy for care homes, housing providers and businesses across the North West. Led by Brian Claydon CMIOSH.

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Excellent · 180+ Google reviews
IOSH Approved Training Provider
20+ years' experience

Brian Claydon delivering a first aid course to a group of delegates at a client's premises

Halton Business Awards Finalist 2025

“Plenty of stories and anecdotes to keep things interesting and informative.”

Dominic Gray · IOSH Managing Safely · Google review

Track Record

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5.0Based on 181 Google reviews from delegates and clients

Training

IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely and Working Safely, run at your premises by an IOSH Approved Training Provider.

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Training

First Aid For Teachers

First aid training delivered to primary school staff on their own site.

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Training

Mental Health First Aid

Mental health first aid courses delivered in-house for your team.

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Fire risk assessments

Residential Care

Fire risk assessments across Merseyside for a residential children's care provider.

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Fire risk assessments

Care Homes

Care homes of different sizes, each assessed under the Fire Safety Order.

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Social housing

Inside Knowledge

Brian has worked in social housing himself, so we understand how housing teams operate.

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What Delegates Say

Read all 181 reviews on Google

Worried it'll be dull?

“I wasn’t sure how I would feel entering a training course for managing health and safety… Brian made the course really enjoyable.”

Alex MargerisonGoogle review

Will it actually stick?

“I came away feeling much more confident in my first aid skills.”

Melissa CalFirst aid refresher · Google review

Will managers feel ready?

“I feel confident in managing health and safety at work now.”

Michelle EffendyGoogle review

Accredited and recognised by

Accreditation logos: IOSH, ProTrainings, First Aid Awards and Nuco Training

Led by a CMIOSHHalton Business Awards Finalist 2025

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Rated 5.0 across 181 Google reviews

Brian Claydon, Chartered Health and Safety Consultant at OHSS, Halton Business Awards Finalist 2025

Meet Brian

Real Experience, Taught in Plain English

I’m Brian Claydon, and I lead OHSS. After more than 20 years in health and safety, I teach the way I’d want to be taught: plain English, real examples from real workplaces and plenty of time for questions. Your team should leave knowing what to do on Monday morning, not just holding a certificate.

Training built around your workplace, not a script
Lisa looks after your quote and booking, so you always know who to call
Halton Business Awards Finalist 2025

“Brian is knowledgeable and has worked in the industry for a long time, so has plenty of stories and anecdotes to keep things interesting and informative.”

Dominic Gray, IOSH Managing Safely (Google review)

More about OHSS

Accredited Training

Explore Our Training Courses

Our courses are accredited by IOSH, First Aid Awards (FAA), Nuco Training and ProTrainings, so your team gains recognised qualifications that meet legal and industry requirements. Training is delivered at your premises or online, tailored to your team and business.

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Health & Safety Training

Essential workplace safety training to reduce risk and keep your business compliant

First Aid Training

Practical, accredited training to give your team the confidence to respond in an emergency

Mental Health Training

Help your team recognise and support colleagues experiencing mental ill health

IOSH Training

Globally recognised health and safety qualifications for managers and staff

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More Than Training

Practical Health & Safety Support for Your Business

Alongside our accredited training, OHSS provides expert consultancy, risk assessments and ongoing support to help you stay compliant and keep your people safe.

H&S Consultancy

Straightforward advice tailored to your business, from policies to ongoing support

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Site Inspections & Audits

Independent checks to find gaps and keep your workplace compliant

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Fire Risk Assessments

Identify fire hazards and get clear, practical recommendations to help protect your people and premises.

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E-Learning

Flexible online courses your team can complete at their own pace

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In-House Training

Group courses delivered at your premises or live online, tailored to your team

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Risk Assessments

Identify hazards and put the right controls in place to protect your team

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Practical Skills – Safer Workplaces – Accredited Training

Popular Health & Safety Courses

Our most-booked courses, from First Aid at Work and IOSH Managing Safely to fire safety and manual handling. All can be delivered at your workplace for your whole team.

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   Melissa Cal 
 9 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really enjoyable and informative first aid refresher course. Brian was an excellent trainer – friendly, knowledgeable and engaging throughout. He explained everything clearly, made the practical activities enjoyable and ensured everyone felt confident asking questions. A great balance of useful information and hands-on practice. I came away feeling much more confident in my first aid skills. Thank you, Brian!
  
 
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   Scott 
 115 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great coarse, made easy by a fantastic tutor
  
 
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   Michalina Piekarska 
 127 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing training, would highly recommend!
  
 
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   Nasreen 
 127 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent training everything was really well explained
Would highly recommended
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   Dominic Gray 
 127 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Completed IOSH managing safely with OHSS. Brian is knowledgable and has worked in the industry for a long time so has plenty of stories and anecdotes to keep things interesting and informative
  
 
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   Michelle Effendy 
 127 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 5 stars. Thanks Brian I feel confident in managing health and safety at work now😊
  
 
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   Alex Margerison 
 127 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I wasn’t sure how I would feel entering a training course for managing health and safety as it’s not an area I get enjoyment in. However, Brian made the course really enjoyable so props to him. Thankyou.
  
 
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   James Smith 
 248 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent delivery, made it interesting and enjoyed the course. Very informative in a comprehensible way too.
  
 
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   ryan goode 
 248 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic teacher
  
 
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   Andrew Smith 
 248 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brian kept the course interesting and relevant.  Very enjoyable.

Your Questions Answered

Health & Safety Training and Consultancy FAQs

Straight answers to the questions North West employers ask us most.

More answers in Ask OHSS, our free library of plain-English health and safety answers.

Do I legally need competent health and safety advice?

Yes. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require every employer to appoint one or more competent people to help them meet their health and safety duties. That can be someone in-house with the right training and experience, or an external adviser such as OHSS. Read the full answer.

Can you deliver training at our premises?

Yes. Most of our courses are delivered as group training at your workplace, anywhere in the North West, so your team trains together without travelling. Many courses can also be run live online, and we offer e-learning for staff who need flexibility. Can training be done online?

Are your courses accredited?

Yes. OHSS is an IOSH Approved Training Provider (3907), a ProTrainings Approved Centre, a First Aid Awards (FAA) approved centre through Nuco Training, and a CPD Accredited Provider (777667). Our RQF courses lead to regulated qualifications, and IOSH courses are certificated by IOSH.

Which areas do you cover?

We are based in Widnes and regularly work across Runcorn, Warrington, St Helens, Liverpool, Chester, Manchester and the wider North West. We can also deliver training and consultancy further afield on request.

How much does training cost?

We quote for each booking based on the course, the number of delegates and where it is delivered, so you only pay for what your team needs. Group training at your premises is often better value than sending staff on individual public courses. Ask for a free quote.

Do you carry out fire risk assessments?

Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. We carry out the assessment and give you clear, prioritised actions. Do I need a fire risk assessment?

Local – Practical – On Site

Health & Safety Training Across the North West

From our base in Widnes we deliver health and safety training in Widnes and across the North West at your workplace, and carry out risk assessments, fire risk assessments and site inspections for businesses across Halton, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Widnes
Runcorn
Warrington
Liverpool
Manchester
St Helens
Chester
Cheshire & the wider North West

Your Safety. Our Expertise.

Let’s Talk About Your Workplace

Need training for your team or practical health and safety advice? Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll help you find the right course, arrange training at your workplace or discuss consultancy support.

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0151 374 0355

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Health & Safety Training And Fire Risk Assessments, On Your Site

Proof, Not Promises

IOSH Managing Safely

First Aid For Teachers

Mental Health First Aid

Residential Care

Care Homes

Inside Knowledge

What Delegates Say

Real Experience, Taught in Plain English

Explore Our Training Courses

Practical Health & Safety Support for Your Business

Popular Health & Safety Courses

Health & Safety Training and Consultancy FAQs

Health & Safety Training Across the North West

Let’s Talk About Your Workplace

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