RoSPA Award for Deeside College
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Deeside College has once again been awarded a “Gold” standard together with Presidents Medal for its Health & Safety Management. This standard has been achieved for six consecutive years and recognises the commitment of staff and students in maintaining outstanding levels of Occupational Health & Safety. The Gold Standard is the highest standard that can be awarded by the Society.
The award was presented at a prestigious ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. Niki Shuttleworth, Deeside College Health, Safety & Sustainability Officer who collected the award on behalf of the college said: “We are delighted to receive this award in recognition of the efforts put into Health & Safety by college staff and students”.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), a safety charity, launched its awards programme 55 years ago. The scheme looks not only at accident records, but also entrants’ overarching health and safety management systems, including important practices such as strong leadership and workforce involvement.
David Rawlins, RoSPA’s Awards Manager, said: “RoSPA firmly believes that organisations that have demonstrated their commitment to continuous improvement in accident and ill health prevention deserve recognition. Deeside College has shown that it is committed to striving for such continuous improvement and we are delighted to honour it through the presentation of an award.”
The RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2011 are sponsored by NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), the leading health and safety professional examining body.
- Pictured with the award are Rick Bedson, Head of Estates & Facilities at Deeside College and Niki Shuttleworth, Deeside College Health, Safety & Sustainability Officer.