Would an HSE visit disrupt your workshop operations?
Get a structured compliance review examining common garage failings around exhaust fumes, hazardous substances, lifting equipment, and unsafe working practices.
How resilient are your workshop controls day to day?
The Health and Safety Executive continues to focus on vehicle repair and maintenance due to persistent ill-health and injury risks across garages and workshops.
Recent enforcement activity highlights repeated failures involving diesel exhaust fumes, isocyanates from paints, inadequate ventilation, unsafe lifting equipment, and poor COSHH controls.
Inspections regularly identify risks that are routine in workshops yet poorly controlled, inconsistently followed, or unsupported by evidence.
Why this matters for your automotive business
Motor repair remains a high-risk activity.
Gaps in control often lead to:
■ Enforcement action linked to fumes, chemicals, or lifting failures
■ Work stoppages following unsafe equipment or ill-health concerns
■ Scrutiny of owner-managers and responsible persons
■ Long-term liability arising from occupational asthma
Quick self-check
■ Are diesel exhaust fumes and paint vapours
adequately extracted and monitored?
■ Are vehicle lifts, jacks, and supporting equipment
inspected and recorded?
■ Are COSHH controls in place for brake dust,
solvents, oils, and paints?
■ Are manual handling and under-vehicle work risks
properly controlled?
■ Could you demonstrate safe practice during an
unannounced HSE visit?
A consultant-led review examines your workshop activities, controls, and records against HSE expectations. Gaps are identified, risks explained, and practical next steps outlined. The review follows a structured fact-find and is subject to suitability.
What the compliance review covers
Who this review is for
■ Independent garages and MOT centres
■ Bodyshops and paint facilities
■ Vehicle servicing and repair workshops
■ Employers exposed to fumes, dusts, lifting, or chemical risk
How the Service Works
Simply fill out the form to receive a no-fee review of your HR and Health & Safety setup, an explanation of any gaps, and practical steps to improve compliance.
Step One:
Submit your request.
Step Two:
We match you with a leading consultancy based on your needs.
Step Three:
Your consultation is arranged at a convenient time.
Step Four:
You receive expert guidance and advice at no-fee.