Opus Safety

Opus Safety offers tech-enabled health and safety, HR, and occupational health solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2022 by John Southall, Ian Hatherly, and Tom Baverstock and is headquartered in Birmingham. Southall, drawing on decades of experience, including a previous role as an environmental health officer, aimed to establish a new type of compliance consultancy focused on customer relationships and commercially-aware advice.

The company's business model is built on providing a combination of consultancy services and a proprietary software platform, the Opus Compliance Cloud. This cloud-based tool enables clients to digitize and manage their compliance operations, including tasks, training, policies, accident reporting, and risk assessments, all accessible from any device. Opus Safety serves a diverse client base in sectors such as builders merchants, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Revenue is generated through tailored service packages that range from standalone services like audits and training to comprehensive partnerships. These partnerships provide ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, customized compliance programs, and access to the software, with pricing tiered according to the client's risk level.

Since its inception, Opus Safety has pursued a strategy of growth through both organic means and acquisitions. In 2023, it secured a £1 million investment from Frontier Development Capital (FDC) to acquire three other compliance companies. It has completed four acquisitions in total, including Sentinel Safety Solutions and Three Spires Safety. Further investment from BGF and OakNorth in July 2025 is intended to fund additional acquisitions and product innovation.

Keywords: health and safety consultancy, HR solutions, occupational health, compliance software, risk management, SME compliance, Opus Compliance Cloud, workplace safety, business risk audit, employee training, fire risk assessments, safety documentation, accident reporting, builders merchants safety, manufacturing safety, warehousing safety, distribution safety, corporate compliance, environmental health, safety audits