A monthly retainer gives you a dedicated health and safety consultant at a fixed monthly fee — documents when you need them, advice when it matters, and the confidence that nothing's slipping through the cracks.
Health and safety documentation has a shelf life. Tasks change, teams change, sites change — and your paperwork needs to keep up. A retainer keeps everything current without you having to think about it.
Every employer must have appropriate arrangements for the effective planning, organisation, control, monitoring, and review of preventive and protective measures. A one-off document doesn't satisfy this — ongoing management does.
"Health and safety is a continuous process. The regulations expect employers to keep their arrangements under active review — not file a policy once and forget about it."
— HSE Guidance on Managing for Health and Safety (HSG65)A retainer suits businesses where H&S requirements are ongoing rather than a one-time event — contractors, growing teams, and anyone who wants peace of mind baked into their monthly costs.
Not sure if a retainer is right for you? A good rule of thumb: if you're likely to need more than three documents in a 12-month period, a retainer will cost you less — and you'll get priority support and ongoing advice included. Get in touch and we'll tell you honestly which option makes sense.
Across all retainer tiers, you get far more than just documents — you get an ongoing H&S function without the overhead of hiring in-house.
Hiring a full-time H&S officer costs upwards of £35,000 per year. A part-time consultant typically charges £400–£600 per day. A retainer with AB SiteSafe gives you expert, ongoing H&S support for a fraction of that — with all the professionalism and none of the overhead.
You're not just buying documents. You're buying the confidence that your business has the right paperwork in place, that your team has what they need on site, and that there's someone in your corner helping you stay on top of it.
All tiers are monthly rolling — no long-term tie-in. Cancel or change tier with one month's notice. Pricing is fixed regardless of document complexity.
Not sure which tier to choose? Most sole traders and small crews start on Starter and upgrade when their workload picks up. Growing businesses with 3–8 employees tend to find Standard the best fit. Drop us a message — we'll tell you honestly which tier suits your situation.
Compare retainer rates against one-off document pricing — and get answers to common questions.
| Document | One-Off Price | Retainer Rate |
|---|---|---|
| COSHH Assessment | £95+ | Included |
| Risk Assessment | £75+ | Included |
| RAMS / Method Statement | £120+ | Included |
| H&S Policy | £75+ | Included |
| Toolbox Talk (written) | £40+ | Pro only |
| Annual Policy Review | £75 | Standard & Pro |
| Minor Amendment | £25 | Unlimited |
A Standard retainer (£250/mo) pays for itself if you need 3 RAMS documents per month — with support and amendments on top of that, included at no extra charge.
Getting started on a retainer is straightforward. We'll have a brief chat about your business and typical document needs, then set up your account and get going.
Send us a quick enquiry — tell us roughly what documents you need per month and a bit about your business. Takes two minutes.
We'll recommend the right tier — no hard sell, just an honest assessment of what makes sense for your workload and budget.
Onboarding takes under an hour — we gather the key details about your business once, so every document we produce is consistent and properly tailored.
Request documents as you need them — just message us by email or WhatsApp with your requirements. We'll handle the rest and have it back to you within your turnaround window.