Drone Surveys for Health and Safety
We use drones to carry out health and safety surveys including roof inspections and working at height assessments helping you gather the information you need without putting people at risk.
What we do and who it is for
Safety Assistance uses drones to support health and safety work across a wide range of industries. Rather than sending workers onto roofs, up ladders or into difficult-to-access areas, we can carry out aerial surveys to gather the information needed for risk assessments, working at height planning and condition reports.
This service is relevant to any business that needs to inspect structures, assess hazards at height, or gather site information before planning work whether that is a construction project, a facilities management team, an arboricultural contractor or an agricultural estate.
Our team holds GVC and A2 CofC drone qualifications, so surveys are carried out by qualified operators. We also understand the health and safety context behind the data we collect, which means the output is directly useful for your safety planning rather than just a set of images.
We operate nationwide and can integrate drone survey findings into wider health and safety documentation, risk assessments and method statements.
How we can support your aerial survey requirements
- Roof surveys and structural condition assessments using drones
- Working at height hazard identification from aerial footage
- Pre-work site surveys to support risk assessment and RAMS preparation
- Aerial surveys for arboricultural, agricultural and construction sites
- Integration of survey findings into risk assessments and method statements
- Surveys to support working at height planning and safe system of work development
- Nationwide drone survey coverage across all sectors
Common questions about drone surveys for health and safety
What is a drone survey used for in a health and safety context?
A drone survey allows us to inspect roofs, structures, trees, sites and other areas that would otherwise require workers to work at height or enter hazardous locations. The footage and data gathered can then be used to inform risk assessments, identify hazards, plan safe systems of work and support working at height documentation without the need to put anyone at risk during the inspection itself.
Who carries out the drone surveys?
Surveys are carried out by qualified operators holding GVC and A2 CofC drone qualifications. Our team also has health and safety expertise, so the survey is conducted with your safety objectives in mind from the outset.
What sectors do you carry out drone surveys for?
We work across all sectors. Common applications include construction site surveys, roof and building inspections, arboricultural assessments, agricultural land surveys and infrastructure inspections. If you are unsure whether a drone survey would be useful for your situation, get in touch and we can advise.
Can the survey findings be used directly in our risk assessments or RAMS?
Yes. Because our team understands health and safety documentation as well as drone operations, we can help translate survey findings into practical outputs such as risk assessments, method statements or working at height plans rather than simply handing over raw footage.
Do drone operators need to follow specific rules when carrying out surveys?
Drone operations in the UK are subject to Civil Aviation Authority requirements, and operators must hold appropriate qualifications for the type of flight being conducted. Our operators hold GVC and A2 CofC qualifications, relevant insurances and operate in accordance with applicable CAA requirements.
How do I get started?
Contact us to discuss your requirements. We will ask about the site, the type of survey needed and what you want to achieve from a health and safety perspective. Pricing is based on your specific requirements and is discussed after an initial discovery call, which is free of charge.
Related services
Risk Assessments
We can turn drone survey findings into thorough, site-specific risk assessments for your operations.
RAMS and Documentation
Aerial survey data can feed directly into your risk assessments and method statements.
Health and Safety Management
Ongoing competent advisor support to help you manage health and safety across your business.
Arboriculture
Drone surveys are particularly useful for tree surveys and arboricultural risk assessments.
Construction and CDM
Pre-construction aerial surveys to support site planning, hazard identification and CDM documentation.
Safety Mate®
Store and manage your survey records, risk assessments and documentation in one place.
Talk to us about your drone survey requirements
We cover the whole of the UK and pricing is based on your specific requirements, discussed during a free discovery call.