Sodexo UK & Ireland reports that has been recognised for its commitment to the health and safety of its employeeas and those it serves with seven gold medals, two President’s awards and a Safe@work-Safe@home commendation at the 2023 RoSPA Health and Safety Awards.
The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is the largest occupational health and safety awards programme in the UK. Now into its 67th year, the awards have almost 2,000 entries every year, covering nearly 50 countries and a reach of over 7m employees.
The company’s Corporate Services business has successfully received a gold medal award for 12 consecutive years and in recognition receives the President’s Award for the third year.
Also receiving the President’s award was its Health & Care at Wythenshawe Hospital part of the Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT). The team at MFT’s Oxford Road Campus received its ninth gold, the campus comprises five hospitals (Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Saint Mary’s Hospital)
Other gold medal winners for the company include:
- Health & Care at Royal Stoke University Hospital received its ninth gold medal
- Government at Colchester Garrison received its fourth gold
- Property Professional Services received its third gold and was also commended in the Safe@workSafe@home category for demonstrating innovation in promoting safety and protecting employees in their lives outside of the workplace, in the home and in local communities
- Government at Allenby Connaught PFI received its second gold
CEO Sean Haley said: “Every year I am proud to see our teams recognised at these important awards. The health and safety of our colleagues, customers and our partners is our priority, and these awards reflect the hard work and commitment of our teams in ensuring the high standards required through our systems and processes are met every day. It is our purpose to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.”
The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards programme recognises organisations’ commitment to continuous improvement in the prevention of accidents and ill health at work, looking at entrants’ overarching health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.
