Industry Solutions Tailored to Your Sector
Every industry faces unique regulatory challenges. RADCaT delivers compliance consultancy, health and safety, dangerous goods, DSEAR, GDPR, HR and accredited training solutions tailored to the specific risks, regulations and operational demands of your sector — from factory floors to school classrooms.
Compliance That Understands Your Industry
Generic compliance advice doesn't work. A factory handling flammable chemicals needs fundamentally different support to a primary school managing pupil data. A haulage company transporting dangerous goods faces completely different regulatory obligations to a care home managing manual handling risks.
That's why RADCaT takes an industry-first approach. Our consultants have real-world experience across every sector we serve. We understand your specific hazards, your regulatory framework, your operational pressures and your budget constraints — and we deliver practical, proportionate solutions that actually work in your environment.
Factories & Warehousing
Manufacturing and warehousing environments present some of the highest workplace risks in the UK — from heavy machinery and forklift operations to chemical handling, manual lifting, working at height and fire hazards. HSE statistics consistently show that manufacturing accounts for a disproportionate number of workplace fatalities and major injuries.
RADCaT provides comprehensive health and safety consultancy for factories and warehouses including workplace risk assessments, COSHH compliance, DSEAR assessments for flammable substances, fire safety audits, manual handling assessments and bespoke safety management systems. We understand the operational pressures of production environments and deliver practical solutions that don't slow down your output. We also develop safe operating procedures, toolbox talks and site-specific safety documentation for your team.
Transport & Logistics
The transport and logistics sector faces a unique regulatory landscape spanning ADR dangerous goods by road, IMDG Code sea freight, driver CPC requirements, operator licensing, vehicle safety and depot health and safety. Non-compliance can mean roadside prohibitions, DVSA enforcement action, insurance voidance and criminal prosecution.
RADCaT was founded on dangerous goods consultancy for the transport industry. With over 20 years' experience, our DGSA-qualified consultants provide ADR compliance audits, driver awareness training, dangerous goods classification and packaging advice, annual DGSA reports and 24/7 emergency telephone support. We also deliver comprehensive health and safety for depots, warehouses and loading bays.
Construction
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the UK, accounting for approximately 30% of all workplace fatalities. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) place significant duties on clients, designers, principal contractors and contractors. Falls from height, struck-by incidents and collapse remain the leading causes of death on construction sites.
RADCaT provides construction health and safety consultancy including CDM regulation compliance, site safety audits, method statements, risk assessments, working at height assessments, asbestos awareness, COSHH for construction chemicals and contractor management. We deliver on-site training and toolbox talks at your site anywhere in the UK.
Schools & Education
Schools and academies face a unique compliance landscape — managing pupil data under UK GDPR, safeguarding obligations, fire safety, first aid provision, manual handling for site staff and the requirement to appoint a Data Protection Officer. Multi-academy trusts face additional complexity coordinating compliance across multiple sites with varying local authority frameworks.
RADCaT is a trusted partner for schools, academies and MATs across the North West and beyond. We provide external DPO services at a fraction of the cost of an in-house appointment, GDPR compliance support including parental consent management and subject access requests, health and safety audits, fire risk assessments and INSET day training delivered at your school without staff leaving the premises. We also support schools with Freedom of Information (FOI) request handling and data subject rights management.
Care & Healthcare
Care providers navigate some of the most complex compliance requirements of any sector — CQC regulatory standards, manual handling of residents, RIDDOR incident reporting, infection control, medication management, fire safety in residential settings and stringent GDPR obligations for sensitive patient data. Staffing pressures make it even harder to find time for training and compliance management.
RADCaT delivers CQC-relevant compliance consultancy for care homes, domiciliary care providers and NHS settings. We provide health and safety audits, fire risk assessments, manual handling assessments specific to patient handling, GDPR compliance and staff training delivered on-site around your shift patterns to minimise impact on staffing ratios.
Chemical & Petrochemical
Chemical and petrochemical facilities operate in some of the most heavily regulated environments in the UK. DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations), COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards), COSHH, ADR transport regulations and ATEX equipment requirements all apply — with severe penalties for non-compliance and catastrophic consequences for failure.
RADCaT provides specialist DSEAR assessments, ATEX zone classification, dangerous goods consultancy, COSHH compliance and explosion risk modelling for chemical processing facilities, refineries, storage terminals and distribution operations. Our consultants have hands-on experience in high-hazard environments and deliver practical compliance solutions that work alongside your production processes.
Hospitality
The hospitality sector deals with a broad range of compliance obligations — fire safety in public-facing venues, food hygiene, COSHH for cleaning chemicals, manual handling in kitchens and bars, slip and trip hazards, GDPR for customer and guest data and employment law challenges including zero-hours contracts, tip allocation and seasonal staffing.
RADCaT provides practical, proportionate compliance support for hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafés, event venues and catering companies. We understand the pace and pressures of hospitality and deliver solutions that meet your legal obligations without overcomplicating your operations. On-site training is delivered before opening hours or during quiet periods.
SMEs & Corporate
Small and medium-sized businesses face the same legal compliance obligations as large corporations — but rarely have the in-house expertise or budget to manage them effectively. Employment contracts, company handbooks, fire risk assessments, DSE assessments, GDPR compliance, health and safety policies — the requirements can feel overwhelming when you're focused on running and growing your business.
RADCaT acts as your outsourced compliance department. We provide scalable packages covering health and safety, HR and employment law, GDPR, fire safety and staff training — from startups taking on their first employee to established SMEs with 250+ staff. Our flexible, retained support gives you expert compliance at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house.
Charities
Charitable organisations face the same compliance obligations as commercial businesses — GDPR for donor and beneficiary data, health and safety for staff and volunteers, employment law for paid employees, fire safety at premises — but often with significantly smaller budgets and fewer internal resources. Trustee liability means compliance failures can have personal consequences for board members.
RADCaT provides affordable, proportionate compliance support for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We understand the constraints of the third sector and deliver practical solutions that meet your obligations without stretching your resources. From GDPR compliance and volunteer management HR advice to fire risk assessments and staff training, we scale our support to match your budget and your risk profile.
Industry Solutions FAQ
Do you tailor your services to my specific industry?
Absolutely. Every RADCaT service is tailored to the specific risks, regulations and operational demands of your industry. We don't deliver generic, off-the-shelf compliance packages. Our consultants have real-world experience across manufacturing, transport, construction, education, care, chemical processing, hospitality, SMEs and the charity sector — and we adapt every assessment, policy and training course to your sector's requirements.
Which compliance services does my industry need?
Every industry has different regulatory obligations. Factories typically need health and safety, COSHH and DSEAR. Transport companies need DGSA and ADR compliance. Schools need GDPR and DPO services. Care homes need health and safety, manual handling and GDPR. Chemical facilities need DSEAR, ATEX and dangerous goods compliance. If you're unsure which services apply to your business, our free initial consultation will identify exactly what you need.
Can you deliver training specific to our industry?
Yes. All our training courses are tailored to your industry context. We use sector-specific examples, reference your actual workplace hazards and align content with the regulations that apply to your operations. Training is available at our Wigan centre, on-site at your premises anywhere in the UK, or via e-learning for selected courses.
Do you support businesses outside of Wigan?
Yes. While we're based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, we provide consultancy and training services across the entire UK. Our consultants deliver on-site across the North West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, London, the South, Scotland and Wales. Remote support including GDPR audits, HR advice and policy development is available nationwide.
How do I know if I need a DSEAR assessment for my industry?
If your business stores, handles or uses any flammable substance — including fuels, solvents, paints, LPG, adhesives, dusts (wood, metal, flour) or compressed gases — you almost certainly need a DSEAR assessment. This applies across manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, food production, woodworking, printing, warehousing and many other industries. Contact us for a free assessment of whether DSEAR applies to your operations.
What makes RADCaT different from other compliance providers?
We've been delivering compliance services since 2004 — starting in dangerous goods consultancy and expanding to cover the full spectrum of business compliance. Our consultants have genuine industry experience (not just qualifications), we tailor everything to your sector, and we offer the complete compliance puzzle under one roof: health and safety, dangerous goods, DSEAR, GDPR, HR, training and room hire. No subcontracting, no generalists — just expert, practical solutions from people who understand your business.
Do you offer packages for multiple compliance services?
Yes. Many of our clients benefit from bundled compliance packages covering multiple services — for example, health and safety plus GDPR plus HR, or DGSA plus DSEAR plus training. Bundled packages offer significant savings compared to commissioning services individually and give you a single point of contact for all your compliance needs. Contact us to discuss a tailored package for your industry.
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