Your essential HR and Health & Safety compliance checklist
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We can provide you with the peace of mind, which will let you concentrate on filling up your order book.
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Compliance in one place
Services to support your business
HR and Employment Law
Handbooks, contracts, policies and support for disciplinaries, absences and people issues with confidence
Health & Safety
Factory and workplace safety including manual handling, COSHH, machine safety, lifting, and wellbeing
All-in-one Atlas platform
Manage rotas, absences, risk assessments, training, and compliance in one simple software – Atlas
HR and Employment Law
Handbooks, contracts, policies and support for disciplinaries, absences and people issues with confidence
Health & Safety
Factory and workplace safety including manual handling, COSHH, machine safety, lifting, and wellbeing
All-in-one Atlas platform
Manage rotas, absences, risk assessments, training, and compliance in one simple software – Atlas
Services built for how manufacturing businesses actually work
Health & Safety experts come to your sites for practical, accessible compliance support:
- Policies and risk assessments accessible on the factory floor
- Support for flexible workforce planning – managing shift patterns, casual workers, and seasonal demand
- Documentation reflecting your environments – production lines, warehouse operations, machinery
Or call now to speak to an expert 0345 844 1111
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Keeping you compliant and inspection ready
Make sure you’re always one step ahead of the HSE’s expectations:
- Up-to-date risk assessments for production processes and machinery
- COSHH assessments for chemical exposure and hazardous substances
- Manual handling guidance for repetitive production line tasks
- Documentation audit trails ready for HSE inspection
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Working with manufacturers in the UK
Supporting everyone from small component manufacturers to large-scale production facilities:
- Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Food and beverage production facilities
- Automotive and component suppliers
- Electronics and engineering manufacturers
- Packaging and printing operations
- Textile and clothing manufacturers
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Citation made Health & Safety simple for BA Systems
BA Systems struggled with Health & Safety support that was never there when they needed it. Citation changed that. With expert advice, training, and consultants who know manufacturing, they now have the peace of mind and backup they were looking for. For them, it’s all about professional, knowledgeable support that’s there whenever they need it.
Number of employees
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Services
Health & Safety 
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Atlas Results
“The service is excellent, the staff are brilliant and most importantly, we have peace of mind knowing that we are kept updated constantly with new legislation.”
Manufacturing companies with Citation are
93%
less likely to receive a tribunal claim*
52%
less likely to suffer a fatality*
61%
less likely to have an accident at work*
*vs national averages
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Rotas and workforce management
Self-serve shift swaps, payroll integration, and instant notifications mean you spend less time on admin and more time running your business.
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What our customers say
Toby Ombler
Arc Fab Sussex Limited
Our trainer was extremely professional and helpful and made the whole onboarding experience very enjoyable. The software does so much more than we expected and will help us manage the business and payroll.
Roger Atkinson
Alarmtec Ltd
Citation’s consultant conducted our annual company H&S audit this week. He explained any issue we had with a logical solution and gave tips on how we could use the Atlas system to enhance our risk assessment process.
Andrew Raybould
Brockhouse Group Ltd
Excellent DSEAR risk assessment for Brockhouse Group yesterday. Our consultant was highly professional, thorough, and knowledgeable. His expertise made the process smooth and insightful. Highly recommend!
Hollie Kamel
Kirkland UK
From the very first call onwards, their HR service left us feeling clear, protected and guided every step of the way… The friendly and professional nature of our consultant, made our entire experience a positive one. I would definitely recommend.
Sarah Watson
Ampersand Dairy Ltd
We are using Citation for HR and H&S. The team has always been extremely efficient and active when requiring advice and guidance. The Atlas platform is fantastic to manage staff’s job details, timelines, contracts, holidays, etc
Zuzana Armstrong
Aquajade Bathrooms Ltd
We have used Citation for both employment law and H&S for over seven years and in all that time they have always strived to deliver the best customer service, advice and personal touch.
Darrell Ford
Decor Quip Limited
Our consultant was great and flexible. Certainly set you at ease and picked up on things that I didn’t think he saw. Having used Citation for many years we have seen it develop to the company it is today.
Jordan Daddow
Securiclad Ltd
Sincere thanks to our consultant for outstanding support with our COSHH assessments and traffic management plan. [They] made the entire process seamless and stress-free, we’re grateful for the guidance!
Common questions for the manufacturing industry
- What’s included in Citation’s 24/7 advice line?
Citation’s 24/7 advice line gives you unlimited access to HR, Employment Law, and Health & Safety experts. Whether it’s a production line incident, a disciplinary issue, or an urgent safety question, you’ll get immediate, practical guidance. The advice is tailored to manufacturing environments and answered by qualified experts who understand factory operations.
- What are the key Health & Safety risks in manufacturing?
Manufacturing environments face machinery accidents, manual handling injuries, chemical exposure (COSHH), slips and trips, noise exposure, and lifting equipment risks. You need comprehensive risk assessments covering PUWER (machinery safety), COSHH (hazardous substances), manual handling for production line work, and LOLER (lifting operations). Citation provides templates, on-site assessments, and practical guidance to make sure your controls are effective and HSE-compliant.
- Can Citation help if I already have some HR or Health & Safety systems in place?
Absolutely. Many manufacturers already have systems but need support with specific gaps, policy updates, or additional expertise. We can work alongside your existing arrangements, refresh outdated documentation, provide second opinions on complex issues, or step in where your current provider isn’t meeting your needs. We’re pragmatic – we build on what you have rather than starting from scratch.
- How do I manage workforce planning with seasonal demand?
Manufacturing workforce planning requires flexibility to match production demands. You need systems to manage shift patterns, handle seasonal fluctuations, and respond quickly to order changes. Citation’s Atlas platform helps you plan rotas, track absences, manage casual workers and agency staff, and integrate with payroll – giving you the agility to scale your workforce up or down while staying compliant with working time regulations.
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