About
Cornerstone Safety Ltd
At Cornerstone Safety Ltd, we believe that effective health and safety management should protect people while enabling businesses to thrive — not slow them down with unnecessary paperwork.
Founded in 2025 by Andrew Souter in Sunderland, Cornerstone Safety was created with a clear purpose: to deliver straightforward, practical, and proactive risk management services to businesses across the North East and the UK wide.
Andrew brings extensive hands-on experience in health, safety and risk management, gained across construction, manufacturing and industrial environments. Having seen first-hand the challenges businesses face in maintaining compliance while keeping projects moving, he established Cornerstone Safety to offer a better, more pragmatic approach.
Our Story
Born and based in Sunderland, we are proud of our North East roots. The region’s strong industrial heritage and resilient business community inspire everything we do. From our office in Sunderland, we work with local construction firms, manufacturers, educational institutions and commercial businesses who need reliable safety support without the corporate complexity.
Our Values
We are guided by three core principles:
• Practicality — Real-world solutions that work on site, not just on paper.
• Integrity — Honest advice, transparent communication and genuine care for our clients’ success.
• Proactive Protection — We don’t just react to problems; we help you prevent them before they happen.
At Cornerstone Safety Ltd, we combine up-to-date technical knowledge with common-sense application. Whether you need CDM support, detailed risk assessments, fire safety planning or ongoing consultancy, our goal is always the same: to keep your people safe while supporting your business goals.
We are committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients. For us, success isn’t just about passing audits — it’s about creating safer workplaces and stronger businesses across the North East and beyond.
Ready to work with a safety partner who understands both the rules and the reality of running a business?
