QHSE & ISO Consultancy for Manufacturers

Manufacturing is where DBIM started and where most of our work still is. We build quality, environmental and health & safety systems for UK manufacturers, the kind that hold up on the shop floor and in front of an auditor.

What we do for manufacturers

Gap analysis against ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. Implementation of single or integrated management systems. Competent person health & safety support under Regulation 7. Internal audits, pre-certification support and HSE liaison. Training for supervisors and managers who’d rather be on the line than in a classroom.

The pressures we help with

A customer audit or tender that suddenly requires ISO 9001. An insurance renewal asking questions nobody can answer. A near miss, an accident or an HSE visit that needs getting on top of fast. COSHH and DSEAR obligations in processes involving chemicals or dusts. Or a safety culture that’s drifted: people tick the box, sign the sheet and carry on.

Sectors we know

Manufacturing and engineering. Chemical processing and hazardous substances (COSHH, DSEAR). Food and beverage production. Plastics, rubber and composites. Metalwork and fabrication. Warehousing, distribution and logistics.

How we work

Fixed-scope projects, retained monthly support as your outsourced QHSE function, or ad-hoc days when you need an experienced pair of eyes. We’re Manchester-based and work UK-wide, on site.

Our two-year culture programme at The Rakem Group won Best Health & Safety in Manufacturing at the SHE Awards 2024, and we’ve built an integrated ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 system across multiple manufacturing sites. The case studies are on our portfolio page.

Common questions

Do you only work with manufacturers? No, but it’s where we come from. The approach carries over to any operational business, from warehouses to workshops.

Which standard should a manufacturer start with? Usually ISO 9001 if customers are asking, ISO 45001 if the driver is safety. If you’ll need more than one, build an integrated system from the start.

Can you help after an HSE visit or enforcement notice? Yes. We help you respond, fix the underlying issue and deal with the follow-up.

Ready to talk it through? Book a stress-free chat, or download a free self-assessment to see where you stand.