Case Study 4: Textile Factory Training
Improving Machinery Safety and Training in a Textile Manufacturing Facility
Industry
Textile Factory
Service
H&S Review & Staff Training
Risk focus
Machinery & Moving Parts
Location
Plymouth
Context
PCS was engaged by a textile manufacturing facility to support improvements in health & safety arrangements across its factory operations. The site operated a range of machinery, involved hazardous substances and chemicals, and relied on a mixed workforce with varying levels of experience.
Context
PCS was engaged by a textile manufacturing facility to support improvements in health & safety arrangements across its factory operations. The site operated a range of machinery, involved hazardous substances and chemicals, and relied on a mixed workforce with varying levels of experience.
The Challenge
PCS worked closely with site management to deliver a structured, practical improvement programme focused on training, equipment safety, and preventative control.
Key Risks Identified
- Machinery & moving parts
- Hazardous substances & chemicals
- Manual handling & repetitive strain
- Fire risk
- Workforce competency & supervision
- Noise & occupational health
The Challenge
PCS worked closely with site management to deliver a structured, practical improvement programme focused on training, equipment safety, and preventative control.
Key Risks Identified
- Machinery & moving parts
- Hazardous substances & chemicals
- Manual handling & repetitive strain
- Fire risk
- Workforce competency & supervision
- Noise & occupational health
Our Approach
PCS worked closely with the contractor to provide practical, preventative support focused on real site conditions.
All recommendations were tailored to the realities of the production environment, ensuring safety improvements were achievable without unnecessary impact on output.
- Delivering instruction and training to operatives on safe equipment use
- Improving understanding of machinery hazards and associated risks
- Providing guidance on safe handling and management of hazardous substances and chemicals
- Conducting a factory-wide environmental and machinery safety assessment
- Identifying outdated machinery and control measures
- Advising on updated best practice for guarding and operation
- Developing new safe systems of work aligned with improved guarding arrangements
The Outcome
- Improved staff competence and confidence when operating machinery
- Clear understanding of machinery risks and chemical hazards
- Safer equipment operation through updated guarding and systems of work
- Reduced likelihood of machinery-related injuries
- Improved compliance with health & safety requirements across the facility
The programme provided the client with a safer, more controlled operating environment while supporting continuity of production.
The Outcome
- Improved staff competence and confidence when operating machinery
- Clear understanding of machinery risks and chemical hazards
- Safer equipment operation through updated guarding and systems of work
- Reduced likelihood of machinery-related injuries
- Improved compliance with health & safety requirements across the facility
The programme provided the client with a safer, more controlled operating environment while supporting continuity of production.