Winners of the BSG Site Managers Health & Safety Awards 2010
At the end of each year, the safety advisers review the site inspections and nominate the best Site Managers in their region. These nominations are considered by a panel of company directors and Principal Advisers. Winning the award, is not only a fantastic achievement for the Site Manager themselves, but it also reflects on the company as a whole.
BSG Chairman, Michael Setter and Director of Operations, Andrew Owst have personally visited each Manager on site to meet and present the award.
Devon & Cornwall Region Winner:
Richard Wilson, Summerfield Developments (SW) Ltd
For his safe and effective management of the site at 5A Compass Hill in Taunton, and more specifically for his practical fire risk management of the difficult timber frame block of flats.
Bristol & The South West Region Winner:
Jan Pearce, Hills Property Limited
Jan managed the development of 10 residential properties. BSG Site Adviser Jerry Manfield states “I have been visiting the site from its earliest beginnings. The site has always been very tidy, well organized, I have not to date found other than minor faults on the site. Jan Pearce is clearly in control of the site and whilst I have never seen him raise his voice he has the respect of the workforce, he has things done properly. He is safety minded, no one starts on site without a prior induction. Welfare facilities are always fully functional, properly supplied, and regularly cleaned. Site records are up to date and well kept. He is a credit to himself and Hills.”
North Wales Winner:
Dilwyn Davies, Jones Bros (Civil Engineers) Co Ltd
Dilwyn Davies of Jones Bros said: “I feel honoured to have won this award. As a site manager, health and safety has always been at the top of my list of priorities. For Jones Bros the health and safety of its staff and the public is of paramount importance. It is thanks to the care and attention that all our staff pay to health and safety issues, that we have such an enviable record in the field.”
North of England Region Winner:
Stuart Leech, Glamalco Ltd
Credited with the safe working environment at Railhouse, Piccadily Gate in Manchester. Glamalco are an established member of the Building Safety Group.
Michael Setter, BSG Chairman said, “It is a considerable achievement to be the recipient of one of these awards and I offer my warmest congratulations to each of the winners. A safe site is often a profitable site which is in everyone’s best interests”.
South Central Region Winner:
Roy Howarth, Greendale Construction Ltd
“It is great credit to Roy and the entire Greendale workforce that we’ve been honoured in this way” said Director Rob Hooker “The health and safety of our staff and the public is always our primary concern.”
South Wales, Hereford and Gloucestershie Region Winner:
Steven Ferguson, Knox & Wells Ltd
Involved in the construction of a 2-storey Aircraft Maintenance Centre at the University of Glamorgan - this exciting facility, houses a Jetstream aircraft, which will be used by students to complete their aircraft maintenance training. The development also includes additional laboratory space and provides direct access to the University’s existing aerospace facilities, including the Merlin engineering flight simulator.
Guy Leach at Knox & Wells reiterated, “Steve is a hard working, contientious Site Manager and we are delighted his efforts have been officially recognised by receipt of this prestigious award”
South East Region Winner:
Dave Johnston, Barnwood Construction Ltd
For his management of Building 300 at Frimley Business Park. Dave and the team have attended a number of BSG training courses and always run an efficient and safe site.
For a chance of winning next years award, become a BSG Member by contacting RobP@bsgltd.co.uk . Further information can be found at www.bsgltd.co.uk .
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