RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards : Major Success Stories
Sir George Earle Trophy and Construction (Commercial) Sector
Trant Construction winning the Sir George Earle Trophy for the second time in five years is an extremely proud moment for the entire company. We put the utmost value on exceptional Health and Safety performance and this achievement marks a significant milestone in our continual journey to excellence in Health and Safety.
This award recognises the hard work, dedication and commitment shown by the entire workforce in implementing the company Health and Safety goals.
James Trant, Resources Director, Trant Construction Limited
Chemical Industry Sector
"GPIC's commitment to participate in RoSPA's Sector Awards stems from our belief that the awards serve us as a company to measure and reflect on our health and safety performance. We are privileged to have won the 2008 Chemical Industry Sector Award - the fifth time we have won this honour. It is not only rewarding but also beneficial for us as a business to demonstrate to our customers and stakeholders our commitment to health and safety"
Abdulrahman Jawahery - General Manager, Gulf Petrochemical Industries, Company, Bahrain
Education and Training Services Sector
“Everyone at TTE is extremely proud of winning the RoSPA Sector Award for Education and Training Services for the fourth consecutive year. The 2008 award bears testament to the significant ongoing efforts of learners and staff to not just maintain but to improve TTE’s already enviable health and safety standards. The RoSPA award framework has also been invaluable to TTE, both in terms of the audit process it helps stimulate but also in the enhancement of TTE’s reputation with suppliers, regulating bodies but most importantly the young people hoping to become tomorrow’s engineering apprentices.”
Nick Smith, Director of Operations, TTE Training Ltd
Facilities Management Sector
Interserve IFM consider health and safety to be their number one priority, achieving the Facilities Management Sector Award is a fantastic achievement for all our operating divisions. Health and Safety is owned by all our Directors and Senior Managers and achieving this recognition is evidence that all the hard work put in by our employees is working. We invest a great deal in providing training that our staff require and achieving this recognition is evidence to us all that we are constantly improving. RoSPA membership is also very important to all our Divisions as it helps us benchmark our organisation against the industry standard.
Kevin Peart, QSHE Manager, Interserve FM
Healthcare Services Sector
Receiving the Healthcare Services Sector Award for the Third time in the last five years is a fantastic achievement for the Trust. It recognises the high priority placed on delivering the safest care possible for our patients as well as protecting the health, safety and welfare of staff and visitors and all who come into contact with our services.
The award reflects the dedication of our staff who often work in challenging and difficult situations caring for the mentally ill and people with learning disabilities. Winning this accolade has been a huge morale boost for the Trust.
Dan Smith, Health Safety & Risk Manager, CMIOSH, Owen Myatt, Health & Safety Advisor, CMIOSH
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
Housebuilding and Property Development Sector
Frank Haslam Milan (FHM) North East, a Keepmoat company, is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and those in the communities where we work. As a specialist housing and regeneration company health and safety is paramount to our business and we take our responsibility very seriously. As a company, we strive for continuous improvement in health and safety management and we are delighted that our efforts have been recognised in these awards.
David Mellor, Managing Director, Frank Haslam Milan North East
Public Service and Local Government Sector
Providing an effective response without compromising safety is an integral part of how we operate and it is great testimony to each and every member of our workforce that RoSPA have chosen Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service as the recipient of the 2008 Public Service and Local Government Sector Award. The Award gives us the opportunity to demonstrate to our customers, the general public, that safe and effective operations remain a key priority.
David Bowler, Group Commander, H&S Support Section, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
RoSPA WIS&H Trophy
Royal Mail Group is proud to have won the first Workforce Involvement in Safety and Health Trophy awarded by RoSPA. This is recognition that working in partnership is an integral part of our health and safety management
system. Managers, Safety Professionals and Representatives from the Communications Workers Union (CWU) and Unite/CMA have improved safety and Health awareness at all levels. We will continue to improve communications and coordination, keeping safety at the heart of everything we do.
Keith Scott, Head of Safety, Royal Mail Group
RoSPA Managing Occupational Road Risk Trophy
ScottishPower Fleet Business was delighted to receive the RoSPA MORR Trophy in 2008 in recognition of our commitment to road safety and all employees who support this cause. Road safety is the most important factor in the day-to-day operation of a large utility fleet and the RoSPA awards provide an excellent platform to celebrate the efforts and achievements in each business sector.
John Parker, Fleet Operations Manager, ScottishPower Fleet Business