About Graham
Cowan QHSE Consultants
A prevention-led QHSE consultancy delivering clear, trusted guidance shaped by decades of frontline experience.
Our Journey
Graham Cowan QHSE Consultancy was founded on a simple principle: Praeventione Tutela; Protection Through Prevention. This philosophy underpins everything we do. Our role is to help organisations understand their responsibilities, interpret legislation correctly, and put proportionate, effective measures in place that genuinely protect people, services, and businesses.
Led by Graham Cowan, Owner and Founder, the consultancy is built on over 30 years of lived, practical experience. Graham is a Chartered Fellow of IOSH (CFIOSH), a Chartered Fellow of IIRSM (FCIIRSM), and a Technical Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (TIFSM). Throughout his career, he has supported organisations across residential care, healthcare, education, property management, construction, manufacturing and agriculture, often operating in complex and highly regulated environments. Our approach is grounded in real-world understanding, clear judgement, and a commitment to delivering practical, prevention-led QHSE support that stands up to scrutiny.
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Our Approach
Graham Cowan QHSE Consultancy Services Ltd exists to support organisations in meeting their compliance responsibilities across health and safety, fire safety, ISO management systems and training, guided by a clear commitment to Protection Through Prevention, by empowering people to understand requirements, make correct and safe decisions, and reduce risk so that everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.
Meet Our Experts
Graham Cowan CFIOSH FIIRSM RSP TIFSM
Founder & Principal Consultant
Graham Cowan is the Owner and Founder of Graham Cowan QHSE Consultancy.
He is a Chartered Fellow of IOSH (CFIOSH), a Chartered Fellow of IIRSM (FIIRSM), and a Technical Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (TIFSM), with over 30 years of practical, hands-on experience.
Jay Cowan TechIOSH
QHSE Consultant
With NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications and experience across health and social care, offshore operations and supply vessels, Jay brings a practical understanding of safety across a range of working environments, giving his clients confidence that they are safer in his capable hands.
Our Training Facility
Our training facility, based in Laceby, North East Lincolnshire, provides a professional, practical environment for the delivery of accredited courses, development programmes, and bespoke training.
The facility is used for pre-booked IOSH-accredited courses and tailored in-house training aligned to real workplace risks. It is also available for hire by organisations requiring a suitable space for training, meetings, or development sessions, offering a focused setting away from day-to-day operational pressures.
Experience
Integrity & Judgement
We operate with professional integrity at all times, providing honest, independent advice based on evidence, experience, and sound judgement.
Comprehensive Services
Our support spans health and safety, fire safety, ISO systems, and training, allowing organisations to address their roles in a joined-up way.
Clear Communication
We explain legal requirements and risk clearly and proportionately, helping organisations understand what is required and why.
Compliance
Focus
Our work will always be focused on achieving and maintaining meaningful compliance that protects people, services, and organisations.
