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Building a safety-driven workforce at Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK)
Bringing health and safety in-house across a national operation
In 2020, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) identified improvement areas in their compliance management system and made the decision to move health, safety, and environmental responsibilities in-house. Historically, these areas had been managed by a third-party consultant. Reintegrating them would demand coordination across multiple stakeholders, and the support of a trusted, experienced safety partner.
Tailored IOSH training and a refreshed risk programme
Opus Safety identified two priority projects to immediately boost knowledge, engagement, and compliance: a companywide review of fire risk assessments, and IOSH 'Managing Safely' three-day training for every line manager. Sessions translated best-practice principles into role-specific safety scenarios HCMUK's team could apply from day one.
Companywide Fire Risk Review
Reviewed and updated every fire risk assessment across the business, closing gaps and resetting the baseline for in-house ownership.
IOSH Managing Safely Training
Three-day course for all line managers covering legal duties, risk assessment, performance measurement, and safety-led culture.
Role-Specific Safety Scenarios
Onsite trainers translate best-practice principles into the real working areas HCMUK staff operate in, making learning stick on the job.
Michael Arnott, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Director, HCMUK
Why businesses choose
Opus Safety
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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