Health & Safety

Guiding businesses through the regulations surrounding workplace health & safety and advising on incidents when they occur.

When it comes to health and safety, there's no room for error. Whether you're an employer, a contractor, or a worker, it's essential to have a clear understanding of the regulations and requirements governing workplace safety.

We regularly advise clients following large scale incidents and fatalities. As a result, we have the expertise and knowledge necessary to provide you with specialist support during one of the most difficult challenges you may face.
 
Working on the principle of "defend early", we provide advice and support as soon as an incident has occurred. We are best known for providing practical and concise advice based on extensive experience of how regulators work.  Regulatory head Ian Manners is recognised as a ‘next generation’ partner for health & safety expertise by independent guide to the legal sector the Legal 500. 

Our team also provides an advisory service if you are looking to improve your compliance record and reduce risk exposure where possible. We pride ourselves on providing practical, realistic and achievable advice.

"This team has established itself in the South West as the go-to firm for SME’s in the West Country. It has shown a particular understanding of the issues facing SME’s when facing a regulatory investigation and provides specific and focused advice to reflect the make-up of the organisation."
Legal 500 2025
"The Ashfords team is small and therefore they can offer a highly personalised service, which is of huge value in the highly pressurised and emotional cases inherent in health and safety work. They strive to fully understand the client's needs and work tirelessly to ensure the most favourable outcome."
Legal 500 2025
"Very client-centric approach. They ensure understanding of processes and contexts."
Legal 500 2025

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