SERVICES
Manufacturing, production and engineering environments involve higher-risk activities, complex processes and constant operational pressure.
Health and safety compliance in these settings must be robust, proportionate and commercially realistic – not generic or detached from how work is actually carried out.
TIPS Consultancy Ltd provides specialist manufacturing health & safety support, helping SMEs, production sites and engineering businesses meet their legal duties, control risk effectively and operate with confidence.
Alongside our manufacturing-led work, we also support other sectors including care homes, retail premises, offices, warehouses and small commercial businesses, applying the same practical, proportionate approach.
We specialise in delivering health & safety consultancy for manufacturing and engineering environments, where off-the-shelf advice often falls short.
Our services are designed to support real operations, real people and real production pressures:
Competent Person support for manufacturing SMEs
Ongoing professional health & safety support to meet your duties under UK legislation, without unnecessary long-term contracts.
Manufacturing health & safety compliance audits
Clear, structured audits against legal requirements and recognised guidance, with prioritised actions aligned to production realities.
Fire risk assessments for factories and industrial premises
Completed in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, considering people, processes, plant and layout.
Policies, procedures & management systems for manufacturers
Tailored documentation that reflects how your production, engineering or warehouse environment actually operates.
Risk assessment support, training & leadership coaching
Practical support for managers and supervisors responsible for day-to-day safety on the shop floor.
Ongoing technical support
Straightforward advice via phone, email and site visits – providing continuity and confidence.
A well-structured audit provides reassurance to:
Directors and senior leadership
Insurers and external stakeholders
Clients, contractors and supply chains
By identifying what is working well alongside areas for improvement, audits demonstrate that health & safety is being actively managed – not left to chance.
Manufacturing and engineering environments require a deeper understanding of operational risk.
We regularly support businesses managing:
Machinery and equipment hazards (PUWER-related risks)
Maintenance, breakdowns and non-routine tasks
Production pressures and operational change
Warehousing, logistics and materials handling
Contractors
Our advice is grounded in how manufacturing and production environments actually function, helping you remain compliant without unnecessary disruption to output.
While manufacturing health & safety is a core specialism, we also provide proportionate support for:
Care homes and supported living environments
Retail premises and small shops
Offices and mixed-use buildings
Warehousing and distribution
Small and medium commercial organisations
The same principles apply across all sectors: legal compliance, proportionate controls and practical advice.
To deliver high-quality support without inflated consultancy fees, we use in-house built reporting and management software to streamline our operations.
This allows us to:
Produce professional, easy-to-read health & safety reports
Clearly present findings and prioritised actions
Reduce administration time and focus on risk and solutions
Keep our pricing competitive compared to traditional consultancies
Our reports are structured, clear and defensible – designed to be understood by directors, managers and enforcing authorities alike.
Health and safety should support productivity – not hinder it.
Our approach focuses on:
Understanding your manufacturing or operational risks
Applying proportionate, legally defensible controls
Aligning compliance with how your business operates
We do not oversell, over-engineer or create unnecessary paperwork.
Every recommendation is practical, justified and achievable.
✔ Manufacturing, production and engineering health & safety specialists
✔ Experience across care, retail and commercial environments
✔ Practical, evidence-based advice
✔ Efficient reporting systems and competitive pricing
✔ Independent, qualified, VAT Registered, and fully insured
✔ No long-term contracts unless you request them
✔ Clear, prioritised actions — no vague recommendations
✔ Honest, straightforward communication
We work as a trusted health & safety partner.
The most effective health & safety support starts with understanding your operation.
If you need manufacturing health & safety consultancy, or support for another commercial environment, we’re happy to visit your site for an initial discussion.