Manufacturing compliance spans hazardous substances, machinery and lifting equipment, process risk, operator competence and a steady flow of inspections and incidents — all on a floor where the stakes are high. This guide covers what to look for, and how the options compare, for manufacturing specifically. For the broad category see the best compliance software in the UK.
What manufacturers need from compliance software
COSHH assessments
Control of substances hazardous to health across the materials, chemicals and processes on the floor, kept current and reviewed.
COSHH assessments →Machinery & equipment safety
PUWER and LOLER duties — inspections, thorough examinations and maintenance records for machinery and lifting equipment, tracked with reminders.
equipment certificates →Risk assessments
Task and process risk assessments for the real hazards of the line, kept specific rather than generic.
risk assessments →Training & competence
Machine authorisations, FLT licences and mandatory training per operator, with alerts before anything lapses.
training matrix →Incidents & RIDDOR
Log incidents, near-misses and dangerous occurrences, drive corrective actions, and flag RIDDOR-reportable events.
incident reporting →Permits & audits
Permits for high-risk work (hot work, confined space, isolation) and internal safety audits, recorded with actions.
permits to work →Which manufacturing compliance software is best?
Best all-in-one for manufacturers
ComplysCOSHH, machinery and equipment records, risk assessments, training, permits, audits and incidents in one platform across the shop floor.
Best for enterprise EHS
EcoOnline, Intelex and similar EHS suitesBroad environment-health-safety suites for large manufacturers with dedicated EHS teams, at enterprise cost and implementation weight.
Best for quality/ISO systems
QMS platformsQuality management systems focused on ISO 9001 and process quality; complementary to, but distinct from, health-and-safety compliance.
Competitor positioning is indicative and at a category level — check each vendor's site for current features and pricing.
How Complys fits manufacturing
Complys covers COSHH, machinery and equipment records, risk assessments, training, permits, audits and incidents in one platform — see manufacturing compliance software and COSHH assessments. Compare it in the best compliance software guide, and for more than one facility see multi-site compliance.