McLaughlan Transport trucks on motorway near Perth
Case Study

Strengthening safety at McLaughlan Transport

The Challenge

Establishing a structured safety programme from the ground up

Workshop Director Danny McLaughlan took proactive steps to establish a comprehensive health and safety programme spanning their entire five-acre operation – from risk assessment to staff training and workplace transport.

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Strengthening safety fundamentals for all team members
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Streamlining key compliance processes and maintaining regulatory compliance
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Preventing accidents, financial penalties, and legal claims
McLaughlan Transport trucks on motorway near Perth
The Solution

Company-wide compliance solutions

Opus Safety's integrated plan covered all core compliance needs with bespoke solutions designed around McLaughlan Transport's unique requirements.

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Risk Assessment

Thorough risk assessments covering transport, equipment, hazardous substances, fire safety, and noise exposure.

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Vehicle Safety & Site Configuration

Expert workplace transport guidance on collision prevention, safe site layout, pedestrian segregation, and approved loading/unloading practices.

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Staff Training & Ongoing Support

Easy-access online training modules tailored by remit and seniority, plus one-to-one support to ensure continuous compliance.

Danny McLaughlan, Workshop Director

Transport & Logistics
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We do everything we can to keep our drivers safe on the road, and we wanted to extend that focus across our full site. Opus gave us a robust, results-based safety programme that put us in control of compliance performance. The Opus team are there whenever we need them with insightful sector knowledge and commercially sound safety advice. Working with Opus has given us peace of mind that we're running a safe, compliant, and responsible business.
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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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