'Gold' For University of Derby At National Safety Awards
22 May 2012
Robert Woods and Samantha Wortley, Senior Health and Safety Advisers at the University, receive the RoSPA award.
Martyn Holden, University Director of Human Resources.
The University of Derby's approach to preventing accidents and sickness has been recognised through a national award.
Derby's Health and Safety team, based in the Human Resources department, received a Gold award at the 2012 Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards, held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel on May 17. Awards are given at the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
The Awards, dating back to 1956, recognise commitment to accident and ill health prevention in UK businesses and organisations. Entrants are judged on accident records, and health and safety management systems.
Martyn Holden, University Director of Human Resources, said: "This is an outstanding achievement, recognising the University's approach to occupational health, safety and wellbeing.
"It is highly unusual to be awarded Gold on a first application, so we should be especially proud of this award. We all have a role to play in keeping ourselves and others safe, and protecting our University community."
David Rawlins, Awards Manager at RoSPA, added: "We congratulate the University of Derby on its success and encourage it, and all our other winners, to remain committed to safety and health; an approach that is well recognised to be good for workers and the bottom line."
