“No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.”
Our Team
CEO
James Cumming
James Cumming is the founder and CEO of Simple Safety Advice Ltd, a UK-based consultancy specializing in pragmatic, legally grounded health and safety solutions. With over 25 years of experience in construction safety and senior management, James has built a reputation for delivering clear, actionable guidance across a diverse client base, from small trades to multi-million-pound enterprises.
Established in 2009, Simple Safety Advice operates as a "critical friend" to businesses, helping them navigate complex safety regulations through services such as audits, risk assessments, CDM advisory, ISO accreditation support, and tailored training programs.
James's leadership was nationally recognized in 2022 when he received the British Safety Council’s CEO of the Year Award. This honor highlighted his proactive support during the COVID-19 pandemic, including providing clients with access to testing kits, remote audits, and mental health check-ins to ensure business continuity and workforce wellbeing.
Beyond compliance, James is committed to fostering a culture of safety that is both cost-effective and deeply integrated into daily operations. His approach emphasizes that good safety systems not only protect people but also enhance business performance.
Health and Safety Consultant
Kevin Neill
Kevin Neill – Health and Safety Consultant | Simple Safety Advice
Kevin Neill is a Health and Safety Consultant with QR Safety working in partnership with James and his team to support construction safety across a wide range of projects in the UK. With experience spanning multiple industries and high-profile blue-chip developments, Kevin brings a no-nonsense, law-first approach to health and safety.
He is known for calling out poor practices and misinformation both on-site and in virtual settings and for coaching clients and colleagues to meet consistent, legally compliant standards. Kevin believes that while regulations stay constant, it’s the clarity and confidence in their application that drives safer, more accountable workplaces.