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Sword of Honour for 999 services

by Mark Rowe

The British Safety Council presented the Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour Awards for the management of health, safety and environmental risks to businesses from around the world, at an awards ceremony on Friday, November 24 at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London.

The winning organisations came from the UK, mainland Europe, India and the Middle East, in sectors including construction, education and training, energy generation and distribution, food and drink, leisure, logistics, manufacturing, retail and transport. The 57 Sword of Honour and 15 Globe of Honour winners have demonstrated to an independent adjudication panel a proven track record of excellence in managing risks to workers’ health and safety and/or to the environment from the organisations’ activities.

This year, the British Safety Council also presented a Sword of Honour Award to the UK emergency services to mark their heroism, service and dedication to protecting the safety and health of people. Pictured are the representatives of Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester Police, London Ambulance Service, North West Ambulance Service, London Air Ambulance, London Fire Brigade, British Transport Police and Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Lynda Armstrong, Chair of the British Safety Council, said: “This year we have witnessed some truly tragic events in the UK. The terrorist attacks in London and Manchester and the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower have served as a stark reminder that those working in our emergency and security services have jobs which require them to go into dangerous situations to protect us and our way of life. They are all heroes, and we are delighted to take this opportunity to acknowledge their bravery and demonstrate our gratitude for their unquestioning sense of duty and service, even in the most challenging circumstances.”

Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, congratulated all the winners, saying: “Today we are celebrating your achievement. However, being an exemplar carries some weight of responsibility. The last 40 years have seen huge improvements in health and safety across the UK, but there is still much to do, particularly in the areas of health and mental wellbeing. As Sword and Globe of Honour winners, you are committed to continual improvement and you are already addressing these issues. However, there are many organisations who have no idea where to begin. They are looking for leadership in this area and who is in a better position to provide it than you?

“True leadership requires more than just words. It’s about walking the talk, setting a positive example and inspiring others to follow. Next week, when you’re back in your businesses, I invite all of you to consider what you are doing to inspire other organisations to follow your example, particularly in relation to mental health and wellbeing. In 2018, the British Safety Council will be campaigning in these areas and we will welcome the opportunity to work alongside you to inspire other businesses to make a positive change in this very important area.”

Lawrence Waterman, chair-designate of the British Safety Council, said: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of Chair at a point when the organisation is embarking on exciting and innovative projects. Social media, robotics, digitalisation, longer working lives and Brexit will all be changing the world of work and the British Safety Council will change in response. Our plans and aspirations will focus on the use of technology to revolutionise training, on developing our dedicated business in India to support worker protection in that country and we will tackle health with a laser-like focus on mental health and wellbeing.

“For far too long health was a poor relation to safety. Now we will apply the same degree of professionalism and attention to wellbeing at work as we did to safety. While injury-free work leaves you where you were before, when you address your wellbeing, you will become a better, healthier and happier person overall, not only at work but in all aspects of your life.”

The BSC paid particular tribute to 11 organisations that won both the Sword of Honour and the Globe of Honour. These were: Arya Sasol Polymer Company, Bahrain Petroleum Company, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Mount Anvil (Hampstead Manor), Mount Anvil Ltd (Royal Docks West), Qatargas Operating Company Limited, Commercial and Shipping Group, Shipping Department, TEVA UK Limited Castleford, Unipart Logistics Cowley, Unipart Logistics Limited Baginton A, Unipart Logistics Limited Baginton B and Unipart Logistics Ltd Honeybourne DC.

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