Case Study: Delivering Expert COSHH Project Management Solutions

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Case Study: Delivering Expert COSHH Project Management Solutions

Posted on 28 May 2025

Background

A global industrial technology manufacturer needed a COSHH Project Manager to assess and improve its hazardous substance management processes.

The role required a specialist with deep expertise in COSHH compliance, risk assessment, and digital transformation to enhance safety protocols across the UK site.

 

The Challenge

The client faced several key challenges:

  1. A lack of consistency and efficiency in COSHH procedures.

  2. The need to identify compliance gaps and implement a structured improvement plan.

  3. A requirement for digitisation of COSHH processes to streamline reporting and management.

  4. Finding a highly skilled professional on short notice to lead the project.

 

The Solution

We provided an expert freelancer who:

  1. Aligned skills and expertise to drive immediate improvements in COSHH compliance

  2. Developed and implemented a clear improvement plan to address risks and inefficiencies

  3. Successfully digitised COSHH management systems, streamlining processes

The Results

Improved COSHH Compliance and Risk Management: Identified key compliance gaps, leading to the development and implementation of a structured improvement plan that enhanced safety and aligned with UK regulations.

Digitised COSHH Processes: Successfully transitioned COSHH management to a digital system, streamlining reporting and improving long-term operational efficiency.

Rapid Deployment of Expertise: Deployed a skilled professional on short notice, delivering immediate impact through targeted improvements in compliance and process digitisation.

Why us?

This case study helps to demonstrate our expertise in placing top-tier health and safety professionals into interim and contract roles at short notice, enabling clients to address urgent challenges with confidence.

 

Contact us

To discuss how we can support your health and safety requirements, please contact Tom Hewat.

Tom specialises in placing interim and contract professionals into organisations across the UK.

E: tom.hewat@irwinandcolton.com

P: 01923 432637

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