One of the UK’s leading control and automation specialists is aiming to help UK businesses reduce the £1.4bn cost of injuries and accidents in the workplace by doubling its functional safety team.

Telford-based iconsys, which has decades of safety projects experience, now has new consultants and a growing team of engineers working in this specialist field, with many decades of experience, supporting customers with the growing issue of compliance and safety across more than ten different sectors.

It is now launching a formalised comprehensive consultative safety assessment service that taps into strong relationship with technology providers and a team trained to ISO 13849, IEC61511 and TUV 4414/11 standards.

An initial detailed industrial equipment safety audit will now take place, followed by the proven iconsys multi-step functional safety solution, where needed. 

This new approach will be offered to existing and future customers in key markets, including, automotive, aerospace & defence, construction materials, FMCG, marine & ports, pulp & paper and transportation infrastructure and energy transition sectors.

“When you’re already dealing with day-to-day pressures, the issue of functional safety can seem overwhelming and that’s where we can make a significant difference. We see a lot of management teams suffering from a lack of in-house capability and spiralling legislation and standard - this is where we can help,” explained Leandro Gasparini, Head of Services at iconsys.

“There is an element of meeting compliance and regulations, but getting this side of your business right can also unlock a more productive work environment and operational efficiencies by upgrading obsolete machinery that can be dangerous to the workforce.”

He continued: “Our consultants will start these conversations with companies who don’t know where to turn to for help, as they may not have qualified people in-house, or may need independent advice or verification. 

“Our team of TUV trained safety engineers then come into their own and can support firms with their functional safety remediation requirements, where safety issues are identified during the audit.

“The best results often come from early intervention, so the sooner we can start working with management teams, the quicker we can start making a positive impact. Ultimately, we want to facilitate the best route that doesn’t cost them significant downtime and financial pain.”