Veolia Water wins Gold for Safety
Posted: Wednesday 17th June 2009
Veolia Water Outsourcing, the business services arm of Veolia Water UK Plc, has been awarded a prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety.
The award is non-competitive and based on the entrant’s individual occupational health and safety performance assessed against the judging criteria. Awards are made at Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit level, progressing to higher awards for sustained achievement.
David Wright, Director and General Manager – England and Wales for Veolia Water Outsourcing, said: “We’re delighted to have won such a prestigious award. Health and Safety at work is an area we spend much time and resources on, and this is recognition that our efforts are succeeding and we have the systems in place to ensure we work as safely as possible.”
This is the first time Veolia Water Outsourcing have applied for the award and is the highest award for a first time entry.
Neeraj Shah, Head of Safety, Health and Environmental Quality at Veolia Water Outsourcing, who co-ordinated the award submission, said: “The application involved answers to a list of 10 key performance questions with a concise portfolio of relevant documents submitted as evidence. This award means that we have achieved a high level of performance, demonstrating good occupational health and safety management systems and culture.”
David Rawlins, RoSPA awards manager, said: “Veolia Water Outsourcing has shown a commitment to protecting the health and well-being of its employees and others. Entering the RoSPA Awards reinforces the message that good health and safety is good for business, and clearly demonstrates an organisation’s dedication to improving performance in the crucial area.”
The RoSPA Awards are not just about reducing the number of accidents and cases of ill-health at work; they help to ensure that organisations have good health and safety management systems in place.
Neeraj Shah added: Our objective is to achieve ‘zero harm’ and we are well on our way there. Employee support is crucial and the good work by all of my colleagues is helping us on our journey.”
