Bath-based water company Wessex Water has received a top health and safety award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents for the way the company keeps staff safe and healthy.
The water company’s engineering and construction department was awarded the Sir George Earle Trophy, a pinnacle of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) awards, and internationally recognised as a top award for occupational health and safety.
The company was selected as the winner for its innovative and unique approach to expanding the occupational safety and health awareness to staff while also engaging and using them as a source of innovation.
Mike Moriarty, director of engineering and construction at Wessex Water, said: “To receive the prestigious Sir George Earle Trophy is recognition of our excellent health and safety culture and acknowledgement of our continued commitment to the safety and welfare of our staff, colleagues and the general public.
“Being recognised by the world renowned RoSPA organisation is a real honour and we are extremely proud of this fantastic achievement.”
The department is responsible for the design and construction of water treatment, waste water and network projects across the Wessex Water region, and is also responsible for the repair and maintenance of assets, with typically 45,000 jobs happening each year.
RoSPA chief executive Tom Mullarkey added: “The strong safety leadership and innovation of the department has not only benefitted the whole company, but also allows it to share expertise with other companies in the group outside the UK.
“Engagement of the whole workforce in this way, including in the occupational health agenda, presented something new and interesting which others could learn from.
“We offer our congratulations to all the staff that have contributed to its success in this year’s RoSPA Health and Safety Awards.”
Wessex Water’s operations division was also commended for their high health and safety standards by the British Safety Council after the department won an International Safety Award for the sixth year running.
