Redland Industrial Services (Arabia) Ltd - RISAL has scooped a prestigious safety award from one of the world’s leading training and advisory bodies.

Following gruelling tests by a strict independent adjudicating panel, RISAL was given the esteemed International Safety Award by the British Safety Council.

Only companies with below average accident rates are eligible to apply and winners must also have good safety policies, plans and commitment to health and safety at the highest board level. They must detail their health and safety officers’ qualifications and provide information about significant advances they have made in health and safety for the year.

Mr David Ballard, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, says: “For nearly fifty years we have led the way in promoting health, safety and environmental best practice in society. In the 21st century, many organisations worldwide are now making health and safety a top priority. Through achieving an International Safety Award, RISAL is helping to make our vision of a safe working environment a reality.”

Prime Minister Tony Blair added his support: “I send my congratulations to all of those organisations being presented with an award by the British Safety Council. These awards recognise the success that these organisations and their employees have achieved in their pursuit of excellence in the management of health, safety and environmental matters. The Government would like to place on record its appreciation of the support given by the Council in raising awareness of the benefits that effective health, safety and environmental management brings to business, employees and the environment.”

For further information about RISAL, contact Gavin Ames, General Manager on (966) 3 8343343 or email: gavin@atco.com.sa

British Safety Council contact: Corporate Affairs Department - 020 8600 5571 / 98.