Safeguarding Your Brewing and Distilling Operations

The brewing and distilling industry is a unique environment—a delicate balance of traditional craftsmanship and heavy, high-hazard manufacturing. Every day, your facility handles highly flammable liquids, pressurized systems, hazardous chemicals, and complex machinery. In this sector, a safety oversight doesn't just result in a minor delay; it presents a catastrophic risk to your workforce, your assets, and your brand’s reputation.

At Calon Safety, we understand that you need more than a generic consultant who just ticks boxes. You need a proactive safety partner who understands the realities of high-hazard production. We don't wait for a near-miss or an accident to react—we actively engineer a culture of continuous improvement to ensure your facility operates safely, efficiently, and with a target of absolute zero harm.

Whether you are running a heritage distillery or scaling up a modern craft brewery, our competent, IOSH-certified experts provide the exact level of support you need to maintain continuous, safe operations.

 1. Managing Operations in Explosive Atmospheres (DSEAR & ATEX) 

Distilleries are synonymous with explosive atmospheres and highly flammable vapors. While your facility will already have DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) assessments and hazardous area classifications in place, safely executing daily operations, maintenance, and upgrades within those zones requires flawless oversight. We specialise in managing works within ATEX-rated environments. We oversee on-the-ground compliance, manage contractors working in zoned areas, and enforce strict ignition source controls, ensuring your teams operate securely and in full compliance with the law. 

2. Robust Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) & Permits

We don't do off-the-shelf paperwork. We integrate a comprehensive, bespoke Safe System of Work directly into your daily operations. This includes our specialized 9-part Permit-to-Work system, featuring eight high-hazard permits. Whether your maintenance teams are conducting Hot Works (welding near flammable zones) or Confined Space Entry (cleaning vats or silos where toxic gases can accumulate), we ensure total control over your most dangerous tasks.

3. Principal Contracting and CDM for Plant Expansions 

Expanding your brewery, installing new stills, or upgrading your infrastructure? Capital projects introduce massive risks to active sites. As an Independent Principal Contractor, Calon Safety oversees your entire construction phase. We have a proven, hands-on track record managing complex installations within live operational environments, having recently completed major client projects including:

• Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) Installations
• Dark Grains Plant Upgrades

We manage multiple contractors, enforce strict CDM compliance, and ensure your heavy upgrades are completed safely, on time, and without compromising the continuity of your daily production.

4. Flexible Health & Safety Staffing Solutions

We know that production can’t stop because you are short-handed. Whether you need an urgent temporary consultant for a high-risk operational phase, an auditor for periodic site inspections, or a full-time safety expert to strengthen your team, we supply vetted professionals who seamlessly integrate into your workflow.

Compliance is the legal baseline—but why stop there?

We invite you to upgrade to our Comprehensive Onsite Compliance Service. By partnering with Calon Safety on a long-term or retained basis, we don't just assess your risks; we write your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), conduct continuous site audits, deliver bespoke staff training, and constantly refine your safety protocols.

Investing in our proactive safety leadership doesn't just prevent accidents—it eliminates costly production downtime, reduces lost-time incidents, and boosts staff morale by proving that their safe return home is your highest priority. Let us handle the complexities of workplace safety so you can focus on what you do best: producing world-class beverages.

Don’t wait for an incident to expose the gaps in your safety management.