PUWER Compliance Assessment: UK Packaging Manufacturer

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SectorFood Packaging

ServicePUWER Assessment

DurationStandalone

The UK Packaging sector

Is a significant part of the UK's manufacturing economy, generating over £11 billion in annual sales, employing more than 85,000 people, and focusing heavily on innovation in sustainability, circular economy models, and high-value specialized packaging for sectors like food, medical, and electronics.

One

site covered
19

Machines Assessed
450+

Opportunities for enhancement identified

CLIENT CHALLENGE

A UK-based manufacturer of plastic wrapping products for food packaging recognised a significant opportunity to modernise their safety management systems and elevate workplace protection standards. As safety standards have evolved over time, shifting from accepting administrative controls towards stricter implementation of engineering controls such as guarding and presence detection systems, the company identified the potential to transform their approach to equipment safety.

With most equipment pre-dating CE/UKCA conformity requirements, the organisation saw an opportunity to proactively enhance their internal machinery safety management through comprehensive review and improvement processes.

Moving beyond traditional "that's how we've always done it" approaches, the client sought to partner with high-competency experts who could provide impartial and independent support for their equipment management systems. This strategic initiative aimed to ensure full compliance with legislative requirements whilst creating a safer, more secure workplace environment that would protect employees and demonstrate industry leadership in safety excellence.

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BENEFITS

This comprehensive PUWER assessment delivered significant value to the client, addressing regulatory compliance requirements whilst establishing robust safety management systems that protect employees and support long-term operational excellence.

Regulatory Excellence Achieved:

Bureau Veritas enabled the client to successfully deliver a comprehensive action plan to the UK Health & Safety Executive on time, demonstrating proactive compliance with PUWER regulations and providing robust evidence of corrective and preventative actions being implemented across all assessed equipment.

Comprehensive Safety Enhancement:

Through systematic assessment of 19 machines, Bureau Veritas identified over 450 opportunities for improvement, providing the client with a complete roadmap for safety enhancement and enabling strategic investment in targeted remediation efforts to elevate workplace protection standards.

Independent Third-Party Validation:

Engaging with an impartial and independent third-party to evaluate working practices and environment demonstrated to the client's insurance company a strong commitment to investing in and developing a safe working environment, potentially reducing insurance premiums and liability exposure.

Advanced Safety Management Systems:

The assessment established a robust framework for ongoing equipment management, creating clear protocols for risk assessment, hazard controls, maintenance procedures, inspection schedules, and training programmes that exceed basic legislative requirements and promote continuous safety improvement.

Future Risk Mitigation:

By proactively addressing identified opportunities and implementing recommended improvements, the client significantly enhanced workplace safety standards, protecting employees whilst avoiding potential regulatory enforcement actions and associated business disruption costs.

Jared

James

Principal Machinery Specialist

Bureau Veritas

We helped the client move beyond a 'that's how we've always done it' mentality to implement engineering controls that genuinely protect their workforce. The identification of over 450 improvement areas wasn't just about compliance, it was about creating a sustainable safety framework that prevents future incidents and demonstrates genuine commitment to employee wellbeing.

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