EVENTS : A + A 2017
SPOTLIGHT
BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL SAFETY AWARDS WINNERS REVEALED
The British Safety Council has announced the winners of its 2018 International Safety Awards , which recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have shown a real dedication to keeping their workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2017 calendar year .
This year , 549 organisations of all sizes and sectors won an International Safety Award , including businesses from the UK , Africa , Asia , India , mainland Europe and the Middle East . 15 organisations were awarded a distinction , 183 were awarded a merit and 351 organisations achieved a pass .
Mike Robinson , Chief Executive of the British Safety Council , congratulated the winners :
“ The International Safety Awards , now in their 60th year , celebrate and reward organisations from around the world , which have demonstrated , to the satisfaction of the scheme ’ s independent judges , a commitment to protecting their staff from being injured or made ill at work .
“ The long list of winners of the International Safety Awards demonstrates that an increasing number of companies recognise that sensible and proportionate management of health and safety risks is a business enabler . It benefits workers , their families , businesses and society as a whole . By celebrating and sharing the achievements of the winners of the International Safety Awards , we encourage businesses all over the world to follow their lead and place employees ’ health and safety at the heart of their business .
“ Our warmest congratulations to all the winners . They should be rightly proud of their achievement .”
The winners are drawn from various industry sectors . They include construction and housebuilding companies , such as Ferrovial Agroman UK – Chiswick , Mace – London and Worksolv Facilities Management Ltd ; engineering and manufacturing businesses , such as Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd , Aluminium Bahrain and J . E . T . Engineering ; transport , distribution and logistics companies , such as Royal Mail
Group – Leeds City Delivery Office , Suttons Tankers – Stockton and TAV Istanbul ; and oil and mining companies , such as CAN Group – Aberdeen , and Kuwait Oil Company – Export & Marine Fields . The leisure and hospitality sector is also well represented with winners such as Arsenal Football Club , ExCeL London Hospitality and Gulf Catering Company for General Trade and Contracting , Dubai .
International winners include China State Construction Engineering , Dubai Duty Free , GAIL ( India ) Limited , Gas Processing Unit – Gandhar , Indian Oil Corporation and Tanqia Siyana FZC , UAE .
The Council has also announced the names of organisations shortlisted for the Sector Awards of the International Safety Awards 2018 . The winners in each of nine Sector Award categories will be announced at the International Safety Awards Gala Dinner .
In 2018 , the shortlisted organisations by sector are :
Construction and property Services
• CLC Group Limited – Southampton
• DCUK FM
• Delta Engineering Group Limited – Immingham
• Ferrovial Agroman UK – Chiswick
• Gratte Brothers Ltd – Worthing GSK Projects
• Mace Group Limited – London
• PM Group – GSK Worthing
• Worksolv Facilities Management Limited – Solutions House
Education
• Pearson TQ – Minley
Leisure , sport clubs , hospitality and catering
• Arsenal Football Club
Local government , defence and public services
• Al Ain City Municipality
• Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety & Health Center ( OSHAD )
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