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The manufacturing industry can be highly dangerous – with many regulations to follow and ever-changing technology, you’ve got to be at the top of your game to make sure your business and everyone in it is safe.
Constantly keeping your finger on the pulse in the manufacturing industry isn’t exactly easy – there are a lot of changes to adapt to, whether that’s demands, regulations or technology. And those changes can make it almost impossible to stay on top of your Health & Safety and HR obligations.
That’s where we come in.
By bringing our manufacturing Health & Safety consultants and HR specialists on board to help, you’ll suddenly have loads of time to get back to what you do best. Hand over the compliance to us and focus on growing your business. Here are a few ways we can help:
- Health & Safety policy creation: Our experts can create a policy tailored to your manufacturing business. Helping to keep your employees safe.
- Accident and incident reporting support: We’ll help to bolster your accident reporting practices, so you stay compliant and limit risks. A 2023 HSE report shows that 43,000 workers in the manufacturing industry experienced non-fatal injuries at work over the three year period 2020/21-2022/23, highlighting the importance of documenting these incidents.
- Tailored HR documentation: Our HR Consultants will be there to offer a helping hand when you need to create or edit your HR documents, whether it be for dismissal procedures, garden leave, holiday entitlement, or anything else.
Dedicated tools
Here at Citation, we don’t just lay the groundwork – we like to take things a step further. So, we’ve used our knowledge of the specific challenges of the manufacturing sector and insights from our trade partners to create dedicated resources and online tools tailored to manufacturing businesses.
When businesses work with Citation:
85% save valuable time
92% have more peace of mind
87% say they get great value for money
85% have a happier, healthier, more productive workplace
*Source: Citation client survey, August 2022.
Our services
Health & Safety compliance
From site inspections and incident reports to 24/7 telephone support, our manufacturing Health & Safety consultants experts are here to keep you totally compliant at all times – and make it easier to get accredited.
Employment Law Compliance
Our Employment Law experts will make sure you have the contracts, policies, procedures, handbooks and more in place to keep business running smoothly – and they’re available 24/7 for any questions.
Manufacturing HR advice
With Citation, you can get assistance with your manufacturing HR queries and questions whenever you need it — with 24/7 support.
Risk assessment & method statement support
Gain access to hundreds of best-practice risk assessment templates – from working at height to COSHH – as well as unrivalled method statement support, so you can meet your legal obligations.
On-site HR support
Our experts can come to your site to help manage your HR headaches, from disciplinaries and grievances to redundancy and more.
Atlas certified e-learning
Health & Safety software, featuring online CPD-certified and RoSPA-approved modules – bitesize courses, completed anywhere, from any device, available 24/7.
ISO certification
Win new and bigger business, stand out in your tenders, boost your reputation, streamline your processes and protect your business by becoming internationally certified.
Smas accreditation
Give your business a competitive edge with our SSIP-recognised Health & Safety accreditation, SMAS Worksafe.
Dedicated partners
As a manufacturing business, many of your responsibilities, goals, and challenges will be unique to your sector. So a one-size-fits-all Health & Safety and HR compliance service probably isn’t going to cut it.
Citation is trusted by over 2,000 manufacturing businesses every year, thanks to our in-house expertise, tailored Health & Safety support and manufacturing HR advice designed to help you reach your full potential.
And Citation isn’t just trusted by thousands of manufacturing businesses. We also work alongside some of the UK’s biggest trade associations in multiple industries – including the Construction Products Association (CPA) and the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA).
Hang on, there’s more…
Check out our range of free guides, checklists and resources steering you through common Health & Safety and HR issues that manufacturing businesses might face – all created by our in-house experts.
Manufacturing FAQs
- What HR challenges are unique to the manufacturing industry?
The manufacturing industry faces many specific HR challenges such as:
- Managing high turnover rates
- Addressing skill gaps
- Compliance with Health & Safety regulations
- Maintaining employee engagement
- What are the best practices for ensuring Health & Safety in manufacturing?
Here are a few best practice tips for Health & Safety in manufacturing:
- Regular risk assessments
- Health & Safety training
- Effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Foster a culture of safety
- How can HR software benefit manufacturing companies?
Online management tools like our HR Software can assist with tracking absence, managing pay, and ensuring compliance, ultimately leading to more efficient business operations and improved employee management!
- Why is performance management critical in manufacturing?
Performance management is a crucial area in an industry like manufacturing. It can help to identify and tackle productivity issues, making sure your business meets safety and quality standards and more.
Why not download our free guide on performance management.
Support from manufacturing industry experts
Lee Mills, Service Director
MA(law), MSc.Eng, BSc(Hons), CMIOSH, MIIRSM
Lee has over 15 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry and holds almost every relevant qualification under the sun! He has specific expertise in everything from CDM Regulations and dealing with fatal accidents to liaising with the HSE and training businesses in Behavioural Safety. He heads up Citation’s Health & Safety service, and is responsible for ensuring the field team and advice line know how to meet the needs of construction businesses like yours.
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