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Health & Safety Management

Tailored Health & Safety Systems

Food Protect supports businesses to create and implement robust health and safety management systems, ensuring compliance, improving operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of safety across all levels of the organisation.

Our Approach

Businesses are legally required to:

  • Assess and manage risks to their staff, visitors, and customers.
  • Have a documented health and safety management system if they employ more than five people.

Food Protect can assist you in meeting these requirements by:

  • Developing documented health and safety management systems, including risk assessments and control measures.
  • Helping you establish and implement safe systems of work.
  • Offering guidance on company-wide training needs and ensuring legal compliance (including statutory tests and inspections).
Case study

Health & Safety Management System for a Food Manufacturing Business

A food manufacturing company with three production units had risk assessments and health and safety systems in place, but they were incomplete. The client sought to improve their systems in preparation for an upcoming external health and safety accreditation audit to strengthen their relationship with a major UK retailer.

Our Strategy

1. Gap Analysis
We conducted a thorough gap analysis of the existing documentation and procedures.

2. System Updates
We updated and created relevant risk assessments for all areas, activities, and equipment, aligning the health and safety management system with the company’s operational activities.

3. Site-Specific Training
Our consultants developed and delivered training on the risk assessment findings and control measures in English and Hindi due to the demographic of the staff. This ensured 100% staff understanding and enhanced awareness of safety parameters.

Stage 1 – Gap Analysis

We conducted a thorough gap analysis of the existing documentation and procedures.

The Impact

Following the tailored training and system updates, the company underwent an external health and safety audit. The audit outcome was highly positive, with only two minor nonconformities identified. This result reflected the effectiveness of the revised health and safety management system.

The auditor specifically commended the comprehensive and practical nature of the documentation. Risk assessments were clearly aligned with day-to-day operations, making them easy for staff to follow.

Training in both English and Hindi ensured full staff engagement and understanding across all levels. Employees demonstrated strong awareness of safety protocols and could confidently explain control measures.

Managers showed clear leadership and ownership of site-specific risks and responsibilities. Overall, the audit outcome validated the strength of the company’s
proactive and inclusive approach to health and safety.

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