About Health, Safety & Fire Consulting Ltd
Health, Safety & Fire Consulting Ltd was established to provide organisations with practical, independent Fire, Health & Safety consultancy that goes beyond simple compliance auditing.
We believe that effective risk management should protect people whilst supporting the day-to-day operation of an organisation. Our approach is founded on sensible, proportionate advice that identifies genuine risks, prioritises meaningful improvements and avoids unnecessary complexity or expenditure.
Supporting healthcare providers, residential building owners and commercial organisations throughout the South East, we provide a comprehensive range of consultancy services including Fire Risk Assessments, Health & Safety Risk Assessments, Fire & Health & Safety Consultancy, Training and Retained Consultancy Support.
Our clients value our practical approach, technical competence and ability to translate complex legislation and guidance into clear, achievable actions that improve safety and support compliance.
Whether supporting a hospice, a residential apartment building or a commercial property portfolio, our objective remains the same:
To help organisations understand risk, achieve compliance and protect the people who depend upon them.
Meet Marc
Marc Harries-Watkins is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Health, Safety & Fire Consulting Ltd.
With over 30 years' experience within regulated care services and more than 20 years providing fire, health and safety consultancy, Marc has built a reputation for delivering practical, proportionate compliance solutions across healthcare, residential and commercial sectors.
Since entering consultancy, Marc has undertaken an estimated 3,000 Fire Risk Assessments and Health & Safety Risk Assessments, including some of the most complex occupied premises in the UK. His experience spans hospices, care homes, supported living services, residential apartment buildings, mixed-use developments and commercial premises, providing clients with practical advice based on real operational understanding.
Marc believes that good compliance is not about generating paperwork, but about understanding risk, protecting people and implementing sensible solutions that genuinely improve safety.
His professional qualifications and memberships include:
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BAFE SP205 Accredited for Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment
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Advanced Fire Risk Assessor (NAFRAR)
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Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
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Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers
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Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers
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Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
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NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
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Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design
Supported by £5 million Professional Indemnity Insurance and £5 million Public Liability Insurance, Marc provides independent consultancy founded upon technical competence, integrity and practical experience.
Whether advising healthcare providers, residential building owners or commercial organisations, his objective is always the same: to provide clear, proportionate advice that enables clients to make informed decisions, demonstrate compliance and protect the people who rely upon them.
"Experience matters. Practical advice matters more."
Our Philosphy
We believe that good compliance is not about generating paperwork or creating unnecessary cost. It is about understanding risk, protecting people and delivering practical, proportionate solutions that support the way organisations operate.
Every recommendation we make is guided by experience, integrity and a commitment to helping our clients create safer environments whilst meeting their legal responsibilities with confidence.