Safe people. Compliant systems. Smarter production.
Protect your manufacturing workforce proactively while growing a safer, more resilient workplace.
The manufacturing industry spans everything from food production and building materials to steel works, printing and packaging. These environments are high-risk by nature, with heavy machinery, shift work, repetitive tasks and chemical exposure all common. Getting safety right isn’t just good business — it’s essential for productivity and compliance.
At BWC Safety, we help manufacturing businesses meet their legal obligations, reduce risk, and create safer, more efficient workplaces. Our team brings real-world, on-the-floor experience across a wide range of services — including audits, risk assessments, tailored safety management systems and psychosocial hazard support. It’s practical safety for the realities of manufacturing.
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Contact BWC Safety today to learn how we can assist you to make your business a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Why safety matters in manufacturing
Manufacturing environments are physically demanding and fast-paced. Workers operate heavy equipment, navigate loud, high-pressure settings, and face unique hazards depending on the product and process.
Here's what that means in practice:
- Equipment-related injuries and manual handling are major risk areas
- Repetitive tasks, heat exposure and shift work create psychosocial risks
- A single incident can trigger work stoppages, legal action and reputational damage
- Every business needs a compliant, working Safety Management System
We make managing this easier – with tailored systems and expert support that help you stay focused on production.
Our services for the manufacturing sector
Health & Safety audits
We conduct independent audits designed for manufacturing settings. Whether you're preparing for an external review, dealing with an incident, or just want to know where you stand, we review your current system against WHS legislation, ISO standards and best practice — and give you clear, actionable recommendations.
WHS documentation and system development
We build (or rebuild) your entire Safety Management System — from policies and risk registers to safe work procedures and contractor management. We tailor everything to reflect your plant operations and ensure it's usable and compliant.
Psychological health and safety at work
Fatigue, isolation, heat, and monotonous tasks are all psychosocial hazards that affect manufacturing workers. We help you assess and manage these risks in line with ISO 45003:2021 — to improve safety and workplace culture.
Contractor and supplier safety
Third-party contractors — like maintenance crews, cleaners or casual labour — are a high-risk area in manufacturing. We help you put simple, effective systems in place for contractor onboarding, documentation, and safety monitoring.
Incident investigation
If something’s gone wrong, we can step in. Our qualified ICAM investigators conduct independent investigations, identify root causes, and provide clear reports with practical actions to reduce future risk.
ISO 45001 system upgrades
Looking to upgrade to ISO 45001? We’ll help you do it properly — from gap assessments to full documentation and support with training and rollout.
Advancing safety culture
We assess your existing safety culture and provide practical strategies to improve it. That might include leadership coaching, on-site training, or better consultation between frontline staff and management. We help you make safety a shared responsibility.
Who we work with
We support a wide range of manufacturing businesses across Australia – including:
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Building materials and construction products
- Printing and packaging plants
- Steel and industrial manufacturers
Whether you’re operating one site or managing a national group, we scale our services to suit.
How we work
We believe safety should be clear, practical and fit for purpose. No bloated systems. No unrealistic templates. Just useful tools and expert advice that help your team stay safe and compliant.
You can engage us for:
- One-off audits or investigations
- Full WHS system development
- Ongoing advisory support
- Strategic planning anaWorkforce training and leadership coachingd compliance advice
Why Choose BWC Safety?
- Expertise You Can Trust
Having decades of experience in the field, we specialise in psychosocial risk management, across all industry sectors.
- Tailored Solutions
Our solutions are customised to align with your organisational goals.
- Proven Results
From small businesses to large corporations, weu2019ve helped countless clients create safer, healthier work environments.
Testimonials
There is no doubt that through BWC’s coaching our safety culture has improved and our injury rate has decreased by 40%. Their strategies were also used to make improvements to other areas of our business.
Brendan Poole, Dannevirke Plant, Alliance Group Limited
Thank you for sharing your safety journey and humanising safety, including the ripple effect on our workplace and communities. The importance of our commitment to being safe, both at work and in our normal life, cannot be underestimated.
Peter Dennis, Chief Executive Officer, Armidale Regional Council
Need support? Let’s chat.
If you're running a manufacturing business and want to make safety and compliance easier, get in touch. We offer a free discovery call to learn more about your needs and how we can help.
