Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction – looking out for your people, your reputation and the environment

In complex industries where accidents can literally cost lives, it is vital that appropriate procedures are implemented, monitored and audited by highly competent advisers. Staff tend to be highly knowledgeable on the processes of the core activities but this cannot be relied on as a defence in the event of a workplace incident.

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Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction Health and Safety

In complex industries such as Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction where accidents can literally cost lives, it is vital that appropriate procedures are implemented, monitored and audited by competent people. Staff tend to be highly knowledgeable on core activities but this cannot be relied on as a defence in the event of a workplace incident.

Our Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction Health and Safety specialists will meticulously assess potential hazards and then manage the implementation of strict Health & Safety regimes, systems and processes to help avoid unnecessary risk.

Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction Health and Safety hazards are diverse depending on the nature of business activities, but generally tasks carry a greater inherent risk than those associate with service sector businesses. The management of Health and Safety in Construction, Engineering, and Factory Manufacturing needs to control hazards such as:

Slips, trips and fall hazards
Use of electricity and electrical equipment
Standing for long periods
Fire and evacuation procedures
Manual handling
Workplace transport
Moving and lifting operations, including the use of forklift trucks
COSHH
Hot working (cutting, welding, brazing etc)
Working with solvents and acids
Use of power tools or mechanised production lines

If you like what you see and want to know more about our services for Health and Safety in Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing either contact us on 0800 015 7541 or fill in our online contact form

Employment Law in Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing

It is important that all staff in Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction adhere to established guidelines on behaviour as this is crucial to ensuring everyone’s safety as well as protecting company reputation. Business owners need to have an able and competent partner to help manage the employment issues associated with modern heavy industry, such as:

Breach of Health & Safety rules
Failing to use correct materials in order to make highest quality product
Using untrained staff to carry out work
Not completing work to the correct standard
Misuse of company property; misappropriation of company goods
Failing to report faulty equipment
Lack of due care and attention to colleagues
Harassment and discrimination

For more information on our Employment Law and HR services for the Construction, Engineering, Factory and Manufacturing sector either contact us on 0800 015 7541 or fill in our contact form.