Orbis Environmental and Safety

What Orbis Environmental and Safety does

Orbis Environmental and Safety (legal entity: Orbis Environmental Limited) is a UK-based specialist health and safety consultancy founded in 2016 by Ryan Lloyd-Davies and headquartered in Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales, with a secondary office in Tondu. The firm focuses on DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002) and ATEX compliance, offering a portfolio of assessment services including DSEAR risk assessments (standard, desktop, and design-phase), hazardous area classification across Zone 0/1/2 and Zone 20/21/22, ATEX inspections and certification, fire risk assessment and fire door inspections, Legionella risk assessment, workplace exposure monitoring, COSHH and HAVS assessments, and related training services. Service delivery is performed on-site at client premises by CMIOSH-qualified senior consultants, with desktop assessments available for very low-risk sites via video walkthrough.

The business operates a direct, consultant-led sales model with no salespeople — prospective clients engage qualified consultants directly by phone or email after finding the firm via organic search, content marketing, or referrals. Pricing is project-based and complexity-tiered: standard DSEAR assessments typically range £2,200–£3,400 (vs. £3,000–£6,000 at large multinational consultancies), Legionella assessments from ~£300 for small buildings to £1,000+ for large sites, ATEX inspections from a few hundred to several thousand pounds, and HSE contravention remediation from £600 to £8,000. The firm cites a cumulative track record of helping over 3,000 UK businesses achieve DSEAR compliance and a roster of 50+ active clients including Babcock, NHS, DEFRA, Network Rail, ASDA, Royal Mint, Marshall, Mitie, Bilfinger, Cemex, and National Composites Centre, spanning aviation, defence, manufacturing, healthcare, government, retail, energy, food production, and education sectors. The company is founder-owned, privately held, bootstrapped (no funding rounds disclosed), and holds SafeContractor Approved and IFE Affiliate Organisation 2026 credentials.

Name

Orbis Environmental and Safety

Legal name

Orbis Environmental Limited

Website

https://orbisenvironmental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orbis Environmental and Safety is a UK-based specialist health and safety consultancy providing DSEAR and ATEX risk assessments, hazardous area classification, fire and Legionella risk assessments, and occupational hygiene services to enterprise and government clients across more than a dozen sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health and Safety Consultancy

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Exposure Laboratory Services (Analytical Testing & Chain-of-Custody) (EUAHAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legionella Risk Assessment & Compliance Audits (BPABAJAA), Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology) (BPABAJAB)

Keywords

• DSEAR risk assessment
• ATEX compliance services
• Occupational hygiene assessment
• Health and safety consultancy
• Workplace exposure monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Pencoed

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. DSEAR Risk Assessment: Project-based professional services for DSEAR risk assessments, priced based on complexity and time required. Typically quoted as fixed project fees ranging from £2,200 to £3,400 for standard assessments. May include desktop assessments for low-risk sites and full site investigations for higher-risk facilities.
2. ATEX Inspections and Compliance: ATEX equipment inspections and compliance assessments, priced from a few hundred to several thousand pounds depending on equipment type, location, risk level, and inspection type (initial vs annual). Part of the broader DSEAR service offering.
3. Legionella Risk Assessment: Legionella risk assessment services priced by building size and complexity: small residential buildings approximately £300–£400; large commercial or industrial facilities upwards of £1,000.
4. HSE Contravention Notice Response: Ad-hoc professional services engagement to resolve HSE notices of contravention, improvement notices, and prohibition notices. Typically ranging from £600 for one-off training to £2,000–£8,000 for comprehensive remediation support.
5. Training Services: DSEAR awareness training, fire safety training, manual handling training, and working at heights training delivered to embed a culture of safety and responsibility within client teams.
6. Health Surveillance and Occupational Health Screening: Tiered HAVS health surveillance assessments (Tier 1 through Tier 5) and occupational health screening services provided in conjunction with risk assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Orbis Environmental and Safety is a UK-based health and safety consultancy that delivers DSEAR and ATEX risk assessments, hazardous area classification, fire and Legionella risk assessments, workplace exposure monitoring, HAVS assessments, and related occupational health and safety training services. The firm provides project-based professional services — including desktop assessments, full site investigations, and design-phase DSEAR reviews — for UK businesses operating in environments with explosive atmospheres or hazardous substances.

Product overview

Orbis Environmental and Safety is a consultancy firm established in 2016 providing specialized health and safety assessment services. The offering consists of a portfolio of individual assessment and consultancy services rather than a unified software platform. Core services include DSEAR Assessment (explosive atmosphere risk evaluation), ATEX Inspections and Compliance services, Workplace Exposure Assessment, Noise Risk Assessment, HAVS Assessment, COSHH Risk Assessment, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Door Inspection Surveys, Legionella Risk Assessment, and Training Services. These services help businesses across the UK achieve and maintain regulatory compliance with health and safety legislation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DSEAR Assessment A systematic evaluation identifying explosive atmospheres, hazardous areas, and ignition sources to ensure compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 for any process, area, or piece of equipment containing substances that could ignite if suspended in the air. Includes desktop, design-phase, and full site assessment variants.
• ATEX Inspections, Compliance & Risk Assessments Inspection and certification services ensuring equipment and protective systems meet ATEX Directive requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, applying the three compliance pathways of distance, ventilation, and compliance to reduce complexity and cost.
• Workplace Exposure Assessment Occupational hygiene assessments and air sampling exercises that protect employees from hazardous substances including dust, fumes, solvents, and vapours, using the latest HSE-aligned sampling methodology and equipment.
• Noise Risk Assessment Assessment service evaluating noise hazards to ensure worker health and safety compliance with noise regulations.
• HAVS Assessment Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome risk assessment evaluating exposure to vibrating equipment to prevent permanent nerve, muscle, and joint damage, including tiered health surveillance from Tier 1 questionnaire through Tier 5 clinical judgement.
• COSHH Risk Assessment Control of Substances Hazardous to Health assessment identifying and controlling risks from exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
• Fire Risk Assessment Cost-efficient fire risk assessment service delivered by competent and experienced fire risk assessors with the required insurance coverage, evaluating premises for fire hazards and safety compliance.
• Fire Door Inspection Surveys Inspection service assessing fire door integrity and compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Legionella Risk Assessment Evaluation of water systems to identify potential Legionella bacteria sources and assess Legionnaires' disease risk, including water sampling and testing, with pricing scaled to building size and complexity.
• Training Services Range of training solutions covering Fire, DSEAR, manual handling, working at heights, and other health and safety topics designed to embed a culture of safety and responsibility within client teams.
• HSE Contravention Notice Response Ad-hoc professional services engagement to resolve HSE notices of contravention, improvement notices, and prohibition notices, ranging from one-off training to comprehensive remediation support, with documented success in resolving complex enforcement cases within tight deadlines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ UK businesses helped to become DSEAR compliant
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with a UK HSE and environment practice covering industrial safety, occupational hygiene, and regulatory compliance. Larger-scale incumbent competing for enterprise and infrastructure clients.
• Stantec: Global engineering and environmental services consultancy with HSE capabilities serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure clients. Competes at the upper end for enterprise mandates requiring broader consultancy depth.
• RPS Group: UK-based environmental, health, safety, and risk consultancy serving energy, infrastructure, and industrial clients. Comparable service lines (DSEAR, occupational hygiene, ATEX-adjacent) within a wider environmental offering.
• WSP: Global engineering and professional services consultancy with an HSE practice offering DSEAR/ATEX and occupational hygiene services as part of a much broader portfolio. Competes at the enterprise end where single-vendor, multi-region coverage matters.

Direct peers

• SGS: Global TIC company offering industrial safety, environmental, and occupational health services in the UK, including hazardous area and compliance assessments. Comparable breadth of services and enterprise client base to Orbis.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) firm with a UK HSE and industrial safety practice covering DSEAR/ATEX, Legionella, fire, and occupational hygiene. Most directly comparable competitor operating in the same compliance services space across enterprise and SME clients.
• Ellis Whittam: UK health, safety, and employment law consultancy serving SMEs with outsourced compliance support. Direct competitor for the same UK SME buyer purchasing H&S consultancy as a managed service.
• WorkNest: UK health & safety and employment law consultancy (formerly SMCR) providing outsourced compliance services to small and mid-sized UK businesses. Comparable business model, customer segment, and recurring-revenue approach.
• Citation: UK health and safety and HR compliance consultancy serving SMEs and mid-market firms. Competes for similar buyers (compliance-driven, project-based engagements) and offers overlapping fire, DSEAR, COSHH, and Legionella-style services.
• Peninsula Group: UK-based HR, employment law, and health & safety consultancy providing ongoing compliance support to SMEs. Closely comparable in target customer (UK SME) and recurring service model, although broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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