Retail health and safety consultants
At Praxis42, we understand the challenges of ensuring safety and legal compliance in retail. As experienced retail health and safety consultants, we provide businesses with expert guidance to help them navigate health and safety regulations, mitigate risks, and establish safer workplaces.
Our consultants work closely with businesses to provide practical, tailored solutions that improve safety and compliance across all retail settings, from independent shops to major department stores and retail chains.

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Retail Health and Safety Services
We provide expert consultancy and assessments to support retail businesses in achieving best-practice safety and compliance, including:
Retail audits and assessments
Identify risks and ensure compliance through detailed audits of policies, procedures, and practices with tailored improvement recommendations.
Evacuation procedures
We design clear, effective evacuation strategies for complex retail environments, ensuring fast and safe emergency responses.
Day-to-day safety management
Develop easy-to-follow processes that embed safety into everyday operations, promoting a proactive safety culture.
Retail safety management systems
We create simple, effective safety management systems tailored for retail that streamline compliance and reporting.
Fire risk assessments
Protect staff, customers, and assets with in-depth assessments and actionable fire safety measures from our expert consultants.
Safe delivery & stockroom operations
Implement structured systems to improve stock handling and prevent manual handling injuries and trip hazards.
Customer-focused risk assessments
Mitigate risks such as slips, trips, and accessibility issues to enhance customer safety and experience.
Health and safety training
Explore our full range of training courses designed to equip retail staff and managers with the knowledge to maintain safe environments.

McColl’s
Fire Safety Consultancy
As a leading neighbourhood retailer, McColl’s recognised the importance of strengthening fire safety compliance across their UK-wide estate.
With a newly established Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system in place, they sought a partner who could integrate seamlessly and provide expert fire safety consultancy.
Client need
McColl’s needed to outsource fire safety across their national network of stores, ensuring compliance with:
- Article 9 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Section 53(2)(a) of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
A strong cultural fit was essential. McColl’s wanted a consultancy that offered both strategic guidance and the capacity to deliver fire risk assessments across a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.
Our solution
Praxis42 was appointed at a strategic level to guide and support compliance efforts. We integrated directly with McColl’s CAFM system via API, streamlining the flow of fire safety data.
Following this successful integration, Praxis42 won the national tender to conduct fire risk assessments across McColl’s 1,200 convenience stores.
As a BAFE SP205 Life Safety Risk Assessment accredited organisation, Praxis42 demonstrated the competency and credibility required for such a critical task.
Alison Fagan
Health and Safety ManagerWhy choose us?
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Retail-specific expertise
Extensive experience in the retail sector, delivering practical, industry-specific solutions that enhance safety and compliance.
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Accredited and experienced
BAFE SP205 certified and ISO 45001 accredited, demonstrating our commitment to quality and trusted risk assessment delivery.
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Nationwide
coverage
Our consultants operate across the UK, providing consistent support and coverage for all your retail locations.
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Technology-driven compliance
Seamless integration with CAFM and digital systems, offering real-time compliance tracking and risk management tools.
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Flexible & scalable solutions
From single shops to national chains, our tailored support scales with your needs to deliver the right level of service.
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Proactive risk management
We help you stay ahead of compliance requirements through regular audits, expert consultancy, and ongoing support.
Get in touch with our expert team today on 0203 011 4242 or at info@praxis42.com to discuss your retail safety requirements.