April 2009
Halcrow has scooped a prestigious international award for the second time from one of the world's leading health and safety training, advisory and audit bodies.
Following rigorous assessment by an independent adjudication panel the British Safety Council has bestowed its esteemed International Safety Award on Halcrow.
For an organisation to win this coveted award it must demonstrate that it has in place comprehensive health and safety policies, targeted plans and a clear commitment to health and safety from the shop floor to the boardroom. It must be committed to the promotion of a positive safety culture. The winning organisation must also have demonstrated the competence of those responsible for the management of health and safety and provide clear evidence about the improvements they have achieved in health and safety during the year.
Mr Brian Nimick, chief executive of the British Safety Council said: "For more than 50 years, BSC has led the way in promoting health, safety and environmental best practice in society. In the 21st century, many organisations worldwide are understandably making health, safety and environmental management their top priority. Through achieving an International Safety Award, Halcrow is helping to make our vision of a healthy and safe working environment a reality."
Halcrow's group health and safety director, Nigel Valvona said: "This is the second year we have won this award which reflects the commitment we have towards continual improvement of health and safety throughout the organisation. Staff at all levels of the organisation should feel proud that their commitment has been recognised in this award."