RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards : Major Success Stories
Here's what some of our major Award Winners had to say about the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards in 2009.
Northern Rail
Babcock
E.ON
National Physical Laboratory
Expro International Group Ltd
Northern Rail
Lovell Partnerships Ltd London Region
Balfour Beatty Construction Scottish & Southern Limited
Ruwais Fertilizer Industries
Shoosmiths
Imerys Minerals Limited
Sir George Earle Trophy
Northern Rail is extremely proud to have won this top award and receiving it at the Gala Dinner in the company of so many fellow safety professionals is a memory we will treasure. We always strive to achieve excellence in our approach to health and safety and this is integrated into the way we do business. This is fantastic recognition of how far we have progressed and is a credit to our entire workforce.
Gary Stewart, Safety and Assurance Director, Northern Rail
Facilities Management Sector Award
As a long-term supporter of RoSPA we are delighted to receive this award. Babcock has placed a considerable focus on improving safety, which has produced tangible benefits and improvements. We are extremely proud to have won the Facilities Management Sector Award, which recognises all who have contributed to our health and safety performance and acts as a real incentive to continue in our goal to send everyone home safe every day.
Mike Fellowes, Managing Director, Babcock - Infrastructure Division
Astor Trophy
E.ON is proud to receive the Astor Trophy, which recognises the innovative and engaging delivery of health provision by our Occupational Health Team as well as the commitment of our senior leadership teams and colleagues in improving the health and wellbeing of the entire workforce. Good health is fundamental in building a sustainable business and we will continue to strive to not just meet best practice, but to continue to develop it.
Louise Boston, Occupational Health Manager, E.ON
When the team found out we had won the Astor Trophy they were practically bursting with pride. To be recognised nationally for what you have achieved somehow makes it more real. In fact you can almost feel the sense of pride spreading through the business as the news spreads. More importantly it develops a sense of what is possible. Managers become more receptive to a self confident, focused 'award winning' team and the team become even more motivated to challenge and develop. All I can say is that the overall impact of the award has been hugely positive.
Professor Neil Budworth, Corporate Health & Safety Manager, E.ON
Research and Development Sector Award
We are extremely proud to have won this Award and honoured to be a Sir George Earle Trophy finalist. We have been enthusiastic entrants for the past seven years, yet with each year's submission we continue to identify areas for improvement.
We are able to benchmark and share valuable experience with other like-minded organisations who share our passion for excellence in all aspects of health and safety management.
The Awards Gala Dinner is an ideal forum for forging links with peers whilst enjoying an excellent meal and great entertainment.
Chris Williams, Head of Corporate Assurance,National Physical Laboratory
Oil & Gas Sector Award
At Expro International Group, safety is our priority. We work hard as a team delivering our products and services in a safe and professional manner. Expro's safety performance has improved year on year and we remain committed to that goal as a primary objective. It is considered an honour and is a source of great pride that our performance has been recognised through the RoSPA Awards scheme over the past five years.
David Ford, Group HSEQC Manager, Expro International Group Ltd
RoSPA WIS&H Trophy
Working in partnership with our Trades Union colleagues and workforce safety representatives is a fundamental philosophy for us and is crucial to our successful management of health and safety. We are extremely proud to have been recognised by RoSPA and it has opened new opportunities to benchmark and share good practice with other organisations so that we can further improve our collective approach and achievements.
Gary Stewart, Safety and Assurance Director, Northern Rail
International Sector Award
Kertih Terminals Sdn Bhd (KTSB) is proud to have won this prestigious award. This recognises the hard work and commitment by the whole company towards health and safety excellence. The journey will not stop there as KTSB strives to achieve its 'No incidents' objective and realise its vision 'To be the best and safest terminal our customers, employees and contractors have ever worked with'.
Law Say Huat, Chief Executive Officer, Kertih Terminals Sdn Bhd, Terengganu, Malaysia
House Building & Property Development Sector
Our whole team is delighted to have won this award in recognition of our hard work to achieve high standards and commitment to a safe working environment in the communities in which we work. We are continually pushing forward to improve health and safety management within all areas of our business.
This has been a huge morale boost for Lovell and a fantastic achievement for all our staff and those who work with us.
Steve Coombs, Regional Director, Lovell Partnerships Ltd London Region
Best New Entry Award
PETRONAS Ammonia Sdn Bhd was delighted to be awarded the RoSPA Gold Award in March 2009 in recognition of our commitment and continual effort in improving Safety and Health in our organisation. It was our first participation in the RoSPA award and we are honoured to receive the recognition.
In May, we were privileged to be announced as winners of the RoSPA Best New Entry Award 2009, which recognises the highest priority on Safety and Health Management System placed in our organisation.
Both awards reflect the dedication and commitment of the Management and all our staff, working hand-in-hand in creating a safer work environment and healthier work-life balance. PETRONAS Ammonia Sdn Bhd will continue its effort in sustaining and improving its Safety and Health performance to a greater height.
Wan Badrul Hisham Wan Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer, PETRONAS Ammonia Sdn Bhd
Construction Sector Award and RoSPA Scotland Trophy
Balfour Beatty Construction Scottish & Southern Limited is particularly proud to have won these awards in 2009. The achievements not only bear testament to the ongoing advances we are making in the field of health and safety, but recognise the company wide health and safety culture gained through the active involvement and support of all our staff, workforce, partners and suppliers. We understand and recognise that it is fundamental to the future success of our organisation that the occupational health and safety of our employees, and those affected by our activities are properly managed.
Robert Clark, Managing Director, Balfour Beatty Construction Scottish & Southern Limited
Chemical Industry Sector
Ruwais Fertilizer Industries (FERTIL) would like to express its sincere appreciation to the RoSPA's Awards Committee for recognizing FERTIL's 2009 entry and awarding the company its' prestigious 'Chemical Sector Award - 2009'.
FERTIL is delighted that it won the '2009 Chemical Industry Sector Award' as it is fully committed to Health, Safety and Environment. Participating in the highly reputed RoSPA Awards and winning, gives FERTIL special recognition, as it reflects the strength of the measure of commitment to company HSE performance amongst the chemical Industries.
On behalf of FERTIL's Management Team, The General Manager, Mr. Mohamed Al Rashid, extends his sincere appreciation to every individual in FERTIL on this occasion and encourages everyone to think 'safety first!'.
Mr. Mohamed Al Rashid, General Manager, Ruwais Fertilizer Industries.
Commercial and Business Services Sector Award
Health and safety is at the heart of Shoosmiths' culture. We are proud of the commitment of our health and safety teams which has enabled us to achieve this accolade.
Winning the Sector Award for the Business Sector in 2009 and previously in 2006 confirms the consistent quality and continuous improvement of our internal systems and procedures.
RoSPA provides the gold standard for us to demonstrate to our clients, suppliers and contractors the importance of good health and safety management and that Shoosmiths 'practise what they preach'.
Ron Reid, Partner with responsibility for Health and Safety, Shoosmiths.
Mining & Quarrying Sector Award
For Imerys Minerals Limited to achieve the Mining and Quarrying Sector Award in 2009 was a public recognition of our clear commitment to make all our sites safer and better places to work.
Compared to previous, successful Sector Award applications, the 2009 Award was for the whole of our UK-based operations. As such, the Award is a perfect way for us all to share in our success and celebrate our joint efforts.
Stewart Vale. EHS Manager, Imerys Minerals Limited
