Did you know that within a 10 year period (April 2000 - April 2010) almost 77,000 workers in the food and drink market suffered an injury reportable to the HSE and there were 36 fatal injuries (excluding contractors).

Did you know the injury rate in the food manufacturing market is higher than the average for other manufacturing operations across the UK (HSE).

Did you know the main causes of an injury within the food manufacturing market include manual handling, slips and trips, falls from heights, workplace transport, being struck by sharp objects and food processing machinery.

With ever growing pressure from the HSE, companies need to act now to ensure they are compliant. Non-compliance could prove to be extremely costly as the sentencing guidelines for fines have become harder. For example, a company was recently fined in excess of £300,000 after a worker's hand was crushed in a meat separating machine.

Inspire have worked with major food manufacturing companies across the UK to ensure risks are effectively managed. Our clients within food manufacturing have included: