Press Release: Top Safety Accreditation for The Works Commercial Services
09 Nov 22
Top Safety Accreditation for The Works Commercial Services
Local business The Works Commercial Services has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.
Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies.
The Works Commercial Services is based in Hastings and is principally involved in the cleaning sector, specialising in contract cleaning. Their most recent clients have included major players such as English Heritage and Royal British Legion.
The company’s application for SafeContractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business. SafeContractor accreditation will enhance the company’s ability to win new contracts, and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company liability policy is up for renewal.
Gemma Archibald, Chief Operating Officer of Alcumus SME said: “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place.”
“More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that The Works Commercial Services has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector. SafeContractor plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the accreditation process.”
Darren Byrne, one of the company directors said: “Health and Safety is really important to us and Alcumus SafeContractor is the perfect way for us to show that, to both our existing and prospective clients. The accreditation process was rigorous, covering not only health and safety but also our compliance in areas such as equality, sustainability and quality management. We remain committed to continuously improving standards across the business.”
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For further information, contact: Head office: info@theworks-services.co.uk | 01424 868285
Notes to Editors
Alcumus SafeContractor is an accreditation scheme that assesses the health and safety arrangements, policies and qualifications of contractors. Many major clients recognise the scheme and accept the SafeContractor certificate as confirmation of competency in health and safety practice.
Under the SafeContractor scheme, businesses undergo a vetting process which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice. Those companies meeting the high standard are included on a database, which is accessible to registered users only via a website.
Client organisations who sign up to the scheme can access the database, enabling them to vet potential contractors before they even set foot on site. These clients agree that, as users of the scheme, they will engage only those who have received accreditation.
Over 470 major, nationwide businesses, from several key sectors, have signed up to use the scheme when selecting contractors for services such as building, cleaning, maintenance, refurbishment or electrical and mechanical work.
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