International Safety Award

John Pointon and Sons, of Cheddleton, has scooped a prestigious safety award from one of the world’s leading training and advisory bodies for the third year in succession !

Following gruelling tests by a strict independent adjudicating panel, John Pointon and Sons was awarded the esteemed International Safety Award by the British Safety Council.

Only companies with below average accident rates are eligible to apply and winners must also have excellent safety policies, plans and commitment to health and safety at the highest level. They must detail their health and safety manager’s 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, says: “Now in our fiftieth year, we have led the way in promoting health, safety and environmental best practice in society. In the 21st century, many organisations worldwide are now making health and safety a top priority. Through achieving an International Safety Award, John Pointon and Sons is helping to make our vision of a safe working environment a reality.”

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