How much do health & safety documents cost?
The cost of getting your H&S paperwork sorted ranges from hundreds of pounds (a consultant) to £3.99 (an editable template). Here's the honest breakdown so you can choose the right option.
The three ways to get H&S documents
1. Hire a consultant — a health & safety consultant will write bespoke documents for you. Expect £300–£1,000+ for a set of RAMS, and ongoing fees. Right for complex, high-risk or one-off major projects; overkill for routine work.
2. Buy editable templates — professionally drafted templates you tailor to your job. The fastest, cheapest route for most contractors: you get a solid, compliant starting point and adapt the site-specific details yourself.
3. Subscribe to a platform — some services charge a monthly subscription for access to documents. Convenient, but you keep paying, and you may pay for far more than you use.
What SafetyPod costs
- Individual templates — £3.99 each (Excel workbooks £7.99).
- Trade packs — every document your trade needs, from £14.99.
- Category bundles — e.g. the Risk Assessment Library, from £12.99.
- Complete Library Bundle — every template, £59.99 one-off.
- Membership — unlimited access to everything for £69/year (about £5.75/month).
No subscription is forced on you: buy a single document for £3.99, or go unlimited for a year — your call.
Which should you choose?
- Need one or two documents for a job? Buy them individually.
- Kitting out for your trade? A trade pack.
- Regularly need documents across the year? Membership pays for itself fast — it's cheaper than one hour of a consultant's time.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do RAMS templates cost?
SafetyPod risk assessment and method statement templates cost £3.99 each. Trade packs start at £14.99, category bundles from £12.99, the Complete Library Bundle is £59.99, and unlimited membership is £69/year.
Is it cheaper to use templates or a consultant?
Templates are far cheaper for routine work — a consultant typically charges £300–£1,000+ for a set of RAMS, while an editable template is £3.99 and you tailor it yourself. A consultant is worth it for complex, high-risk or bespoke projects.
Do I have to pay a subscription for H&S documents?
Not with SafetyPod — you can buy individual documents from £3.99 with no subscription, or choose optional unlimited membership at £69/year if you need documents regularly.