Health & Safety Questions in Tenders
When bidding for tenders, you might be asked several health and safety questions to ensure your business meets the necessary standards. Here are some common questions you might encounter:
- Do you have a written health and safety policy? How often is it reviewed and updated? Preparing your essential policies is key.
- Can you provide examples of risk assessments you've carried out for similar projects?
- What training do your employees receive to ensure they are competent in health and safety practices?
- How do you report and investigate accidents and near-misses? Can you provide statistics on your accident history?
- How do you ensure that subcontractors comply with your health and safety standards?
- Who in your company is responsible for health and safety? What are their qualifications?
- What procedures do you have in place for dealing with emergencies on-site?
- How do you ensure that your equipment is safe to use and properly maintained?
- How do you monitor and improve your health and safety performance?
- How do you ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations?
Answering these questions thoroughly and clearly can demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, helping you stand out in the tender process.
They should be made specific to the contract you are tendering for and you should highlight specifically any key risks and your mitigation strategies, along with evidence of past successes, to provide full assurance to the buyer and maximise your tender quality scores.
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Getting your Health & Safety tender response just right can greatly improve your chances of winning. A detailed bid review by professionals can pinpoint weaknesses and suggest enhancements, making sure your policies, risk assessments, and compliance details are clearly presented. This review process ensures your response is polished and fully meets the required standards. Enhance your Health & Safety tender with a comprehensive bid review, and boost your chances of success.
Health & Safety Tender Typical Scoring/Assessment
Typically H&S is Pass/Fail as this is a legislative requirement. Responses will be rejected if they cannot meet this requirement (unless you have less than five employees in which case you are not required by law to have a documented policy).
Certain health and safety tender questions may be given a weighted scoring, for example, your approach to a specific tender, depending on the nature of the risks. For these questions, your tender response and bid writing needs to ensure it goes beyond compliance!
HANDY TIPS:
- Write a health and safety policy for your business which is signed and dated by the individual with overall executive responsibility for H&S for your organisation.
- Carry out and record findings of appropriate risk assessments.
- Record all RIDDOR incidents and details, including corrective actions taken.
- Make sure all employees understand the policy and have a copy.
- Review the policy annually and whenever there are changes in your business such as premises move or new equipment.
WHERE TO FIND SUPPORT: www.hse.gov.uk
Bid Writing Process for Health and Safety
Bid Writer for Health and Safety
We are not H&S Consultants, but we have written thousands of successful health and safety tender responses. Health and safety is also of course a key section within PQQs, SQs and ITTs.
Hiring a bid writer for health and safety and broader quality tender questions, can make a significant difference in winning tenders. A skilled bid writer knows how to highlight your company's commitment to health and safety, showcasing your policies, procedures, and track record in a compelling way. They can help you answer key questions about risk assessments, training, incident reporting, and legal compliance, ensuring your bid meets all the necessary standards. By clearly articulating your health and safety practices, a bid writer can help you stand out from the competition and increase your chances of winning contracts.
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