About us

Health & Safety that's easy to work with

Melia & McIntosh Safety Consultants is a health and safety consultancy based in Chester, working with businesses, landlords and contractors across the UK.

Why we do things differently

Health and Safety has a reputation for being difficult: piles of paperwork, jargon, and consultants who just say "no". We think that gets it backwards. Good health and safety should help a business run well, not get in its way.

So we work alongside your team, find sensible solutions that suit how your business actually runs, and explain everything in plain English. Our clients regularly tell us that's what they value most.

What you can expect

  • Plain English: clear advice and action plans your team can follow
  • Proportionate advice: matched to your real risks, not a one-size-fits-all template
  • Responsiveness: quick replies from a consultant who knows your business
  • Partnership: we work with your people, not against them

The right consultant for you

After our first conversation, we match you with the consultant whose experience and qualifications best suit your sector and your needs, so you're working with someone who understands your world. Qualifications across our team include NEBOSH, IOSH and degree-level Occupational Health & Safety, along with sector-specific expertise.

Where we work

We're based in Chester and work with clients across the UK, on site and in person.

What we do

From fire risk assessments and SSIP accreditation to a full outsourced health and safety service, see all our services and the sectors we support.

Client feedback

What our clients say

Joe and the team at Melia & McIntosh have been a great support to us as an early-stage business. They’ve helped us build our health and safety processes and standards from the ground up, providing practical guidance as the company has grown. They’re always very responsive, approachable and willing to help, which has made it much easier for us to put the right systems in place and deal with H&S requirements as they arise.

Aaron Dickenson, Head of OperationsPlasma Fresh · Cold plasma technology, LiverpoolBuilding H&S systems from the ground up

Their practical approach to health and safety, combined with their understanding of the challenges within the construction industry, has been a real benefit to our business.

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Over the past year, we have found Melia & McIntosh Safety Consultants to be professional, knowledgeable and extremely supportive.

Their practical approach to health and safety, combined with their understanding of the challenges within the construction industry, has been a real benefit to our business. They are approachable, responsive and always happy to provide clear, sensible advice and guidance when needed.

We look forward to continuing our working relationship and would happily recommend their services to other businesses.

Lawrence Marr & Sons LtdConstructionOngoing Health & Safety support

The assessment was thorough and professional… Stuart took the time to explain their findings clearly and identify any areas that required attention, without making the process unnecessarily complicated.

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We recently had a fire safety risk assessment carried out at our existing bed and breakfast, bar and restaurant premises, and we were extremely pleased with the service we received.

The assessment was thorough and professional, taking into account the different areas of the business, including the guest bedrooms, bar, restaurant, kitchen and other staff and customer areas. Stuart took the time to explain their findings clearly and identify any areas that required attention, without making the process unnecessarily complicated.

We particularly appreciated the practical advice and recommendations, which were focused on keeping our guests, customers and staff safe while working within the realities of an existing hospitality business.

The whole process was straightforward, professional and reassuring, and we now have a much clearer understanding of our fire safety responsibilities and the measures we need to maintain. We would have no hesitation in recommending their fire safety risk assessment service to other bed and breakfast, hotel, pub or restaurant owners.

Coach HouseBed & breakfast, bar and restaurantFire risk assessment

We are extremely satisfied with the service provided by Melia & McIntosh Safety Consultants. The team are knowledgeable, professional and always quick to respond. Their ongoing support, training and expert advice have been invaluable in helping us manage our health and safety requirements.

Janine Long, Managing DirectorRoots Mechanical LimitedOngoing support & training

All at George Brown’s are extremely grateful for the time and dedication shown to us regarding our general health and safety, renewal of our SMAS / CHAS, to ensuring our office staff and men out on site are all collectively working safely and are operating in a safe environment. Excellent support, prompt response and industry leading knowledge all combine to give us a great service. We would highly recommend.

Matt Swinnerton, DirectorGeorge Brown & Sons · Plumbing & heating engineersHealth & Safety support and SMAS / CHAS renewal

Stuart took the time to understand our plans for the property and provided practical, clear advice on how we could improve fire safety while retaining the character and charm that makes this pub so special.

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Bringing this historic pub back to life for a new business venture was an exciting project, but it also came with the responsibility of ensuring the building was safe and compliant for its new chapter.

The fire risk assessment was carried out thoroughly and professionally, taking into consideration the age and character of the building, its existing layout and features, and the changes required to transform it into a vibrant new hospitality venue.

Stuart took the time to understand our plans for the property and provided practical, clear advice on how we could improve fire safety while retaining the character and charm that makes this pub so special.

Their knowledge and approach gave us real confidence that we were creating a safe environment for our customers, staff and the future of the business.

It was reassuring to have professional fire safety advice from the early stages of bringing this much-loved historic building back into use. We would happily recommend their services to anyone undertaking the renovation or reopening of an existing pub, restaurant or other historic premises.

Duck & DaggerHistoric pub, brought back into useFire risk assessment

Health & Safety that's easy to work with.

Tell us about your business and we'll be in touch with clear, practical next steps.

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