Rochdale Boroughwide Housing scoops two safety awards

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) has scooped two safety awards from one of the world’s leading training and advisory bodies; one for the company and the second for the Major Improvement Programme (MIP) in its own right.

Following tests by a strict independent adjudicating panel, RBH were presented with the International Safety Award by the British Safety Council.

Only companies with below average accident rates can apply and winners must also have good safety policies, plans and commitment to health and safety at the highest board level. They must detail their health and safety officers’ qualifications and provide information about significant advances they have made in health and safety for the year.

Mr David Ballard, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, said: "In the 21st century, many organisations worldwide are now making health and safety a top priority. Through achieving an International Award, RBH and the MIP are helping to make our vision of a safe working environment a reality."

There was even a message of congratulations from Prime Minister Tony Blair: "These awards recognise the success that these organisations and their employees have achieved in their pursuit of excellence in the management of health, safety and environmental matters. The Government would like to place on record appreciation of the support given by the Council in raising awareness of the benefits that effective health, safety and environmental management brings to business, employees and the environment."

Date article online: 03/06/2006