What health and safety regulations apply to manufacturing businesses in the UK?

UK manufacturers must comply with a range of health and safety regulations including PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations), COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations), the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations. Specific processes may also be subject to ATEX, DSEAR or major hazard legislation.

How does SRM Genie help manufacturing businesses manage PUWER and LOLER compliance?

SRM Genie's Asset Management module allows manufacturers to record all work equipment and lifting equipment, log inspection and examination records, set statutory examination schedules and receive automated alerts when examinations are due. This creates a clear, auditable record of PUWER and LOLER compliance that is accessible during HSE visits or client audits.

Can SRM Genie manage COSHH assessments?

Yes. SRM Genie's Policy and RAMS modules support the storage and management of COSHH assessments. These can be linked to specific work areas, assigned to relevant personnel for acknowledgement, and reviewed on a scheduled basis with alerts when reviews are due.

How does the training module work for manufacturing shift patterns?

SRM Genie allows you to assign required training by role rather than just by individual, which works well for shift-based environments where multiple people perform the same tasks. When a role requires a specific certification, all employees in that role are tracked. Expiry alerts are automated so renewals are never missed across shift patterns.

Manufacturing & Production

Health & Safety Compliance Software For UK Manufacturers

Keep PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, training, machine safety inspections and incident records controlled in one system.

LOLER and PUWER examination records with statutory reminder alerts
COSHH assessment management linked to work areas and roles
Training competence tracking by role and shift pattern
Incident investigation with root cause analysis record keeping

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Manufacturing Compliance Challenges

The Health & Safety Pressures Facing UK Manufacturers

Manufacturing carries some of the heaviest compliance obligations in any sector. These are the challenges we hear most often.

Statutory Examination Records Are Hard To Track

LOLER thorough examinations and PUWER inspections must happen on schedule, with records retained. Tracking these manually across multiple pieces of equipment is error-prone and difficult to demonstrate to an inspector.

Training Compliance Breaks Down On Shift Patterns

With multiple shifts and high turnover, keeping training records current for all operatives is a persistent challenge. Expired certifications are often discovered reactively — after a near miss, audit or incident investigation.

Incidents Are Under-Reported And Under-Investigated

Near misses and minor incidents often go unreported in manufacturing environments. Without a simple reporting mechanism, organisations lose the opportunity to identify patterns before a serious incident occurs.

The Platform

Manufacturing H&S Compliance In One Connected System

Asset Management

Record all plant and equipment with LOLER examination dates, PUWER inspection records and maintenance schedules. Automated alerts before examinations fall due.

Training & Competence

Assign training requirements by role. Track completions across all shifts. Set automatic renewal alerts before certificates expire.

RAMS & COSHH

Store and manage RAMS, COSHH assessments and Safe Systems of Work centrally. Link to relevant work areas and machines for easy reference.

Audits & Inspections

Schedule and complete machine, area and management system inspections digitally. Track actions through to closure.

Incident Reporting

Report incidents and near misses quickly from the factory floor on mobile. Complete RIDDOR-ready records with investigation tracking.

Policy Management

Distribute health and safety policies and safe working procedures to all staff. Track acknowledgements and retain sign-off records.

Contractor Management

Pre-qualify maintenance and specialist contractors. Collect documentation and manage site inductions before work begins.

Time & Attendance

Monitor workforce attendance across shifts. Useful for permit-to-work management and lone worker monitoring.

Why Manufacturers Choose SRM Genie

Regulatory Compliance That Reflects How Factories Actually Work

SRM Genie was designed by Liam Scott — a Chartered Fellow of IOSH who has worked directly with UK manufacturers on PUWER, LOLER and COSHH compliance. The platform reflects what actually happens on a production site, not a theoretical compliance model.

From shift-based training tracking to statutory examination scheduling, every feature has been designed around the practical realities of manufacturing health and safety management.

Direct access to IOSH-qualified health and safety professionals
Training tracking designed for role-based and shift-based environments
Asset examination records linked to relevant regulations
Mobile-accessible for supervisors and operatives on the floor
Implementation configured around your site structure

Key Manufacturing Regulations Supported

PUWER 1998

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

LOLER 1998

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

COSHH 2002

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

RIDDOR 2013

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences

FAQs

Manufacturing Health & Safety Software — Common Questions

What health and safety regulations apply to UK manufacturers?

UK manufacturers must comply with PUWER (work equipment), LOLER (lifting equipment), COSHH (hazardous substances), the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, RIDDOR (incident reporting) and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations, among others. Specific processes may have additional obligations under ATEX, DSEAR or sector-specific guidance.

How does SRM Genie manage LOLER examination records?

SRM Genie's Asset Management module allows you to record all lifting equipment, log thorough examination dates, set the required examination frequency and receive automated alerts when examinations are due. All examination records are retained centrally and are easily accessible during HSE inspections or client audits.

How does training tracking work for shift patterns?

SRM Genie assigns training requirements by role rather than just by individual, making it well-suited to shift-based environments. All employees in a given role automatically have the same training requirements tracked. Expiry alerts are sent automatically so renewals are proactively managed across all shifts.

Can we manage contractor visits through the system?

Yes. SRM Genie's Contractor Management module allows you to pre-qualify maintenance contractors, service engineers and specialist suppliers before they come on site. You can collect and track documentation, manage inductions and ensure all relevant personnel are compliant before work begins.

How quickly can we implement SRM Genie?

Most manufacturing businesses are fully operational on SRM Genie within two to four weeks. We configure the system around your site, migrate existing records and train your team before go-live. Many businesses see immediate improvements in training compliance visibility within the first month.