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Case Study

Ensuring consistent compliance at Flear & Thomson

The Challenge

Manual processes and spreadsheets creating compliance gaps

Across three Dunfermline-based dealerships, manual processes and spreadsheets were slowing operations and creating inefficiencies, prompting the search for a smarter health and safety solution.

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Seeking a single source of compliance data to track trends and assess risks
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Consistently conduct and store checks and incident reports
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Free up managers to focus on strategic safety measures
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The Solution

Simple, cloud-based compliance

To standardise practices across all three dealerships, Flear & Thomson implemented Opus Safety’s Compliance Cloud software – a fully digital hub for all health and safety activities, available anytime, anywhere, from any device.

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Delegating & Managing H&S Duties

Managing and authorising key H&S duties in a few quick clicks, with progress tracking and deadline reminders.

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Real-Time Reporting & ISO Compliance

Running real-time reports for effortless due diligence and maintaining ISO compliance with up-to-the-minute policy versions.

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Staff Training & Safety Awareness

Boosting safety awareness across all dealerships with tailored staff training options and streamlined incident reporting.

Paul Buchanan, Director

Automotive Retail
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Managers can track everything in real time, and employees can quickly complete checks and report issues. The whole team remains engaged and proactive. It's saved time and made our operations safer and more efficient.
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Why businesses choose
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We've worked across UK industry for years. The numbers show what our clients achieve when compliance becomes a strength, not a burden.

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