British Safety Council launches 2014 safety and health awards 03 June 2014

The British Safety Council has formally launched its 2014 Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour awards, to celebrate exemplary management of health, safety and environmental risks.

The 2014 awards mark the 35th year of the Sword of Honour, awarded for health and safety management excellence, and the fifth year of the Globe of Honour, awarded for excellence in environmental management.

Both awards are open to organisations from around the world and across businesses that have achieved the maximum five stars in the British Safety Council's independent five star health, safety and environmental management audits between August 2013 and July 2014.

Alex Botha, chief executive of the British Safety Council, explains that, to be awarded either prize, an organisation must demonstrate that they have a proven track record and a culture of best practice for excellence in health and safety or environmental management that runs from the shopfloor to the boardroom.

"The Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour are highly prestigious accolades that recognise the huge commitment and effort of the winning organisations and their employees in achieving and sustaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental practice," states Botha.

"Sensible and proportionate health, safety and environmental management is of great social and economic value: it protects people and the environment and is good for business," he continues.

"I would urge any eligible organisation to apply for the Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour – both to celebrate their achievements in ensuring safe, healthy and sustainable workplaces and business activities, but also to inspire other organisations around the world to strive for excellence in the management of health, safety and environmental risks."

Closing date for applications is 12 September 2014 and the results will be announced on 10 October 2014. Winning organisations attend a celebratory luncheon on 28 November 2014 at the historic Drapers' Hall in the City of London to receive their awards.

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Brian Tinham

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