Northern Powergrid receives order of distinction at RoSPA awards

The company, which delivers power to 3.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, was awarded the Order of Distinction for receiving its 17th consecutive annual Gold Medal in its North East licence area. Northern Powergrid also received its 14th Gold Medal in its Yorkshire licence area and was awarded the Presidential Award.

Geoff Earl, Northern Powergrid’s safety, health and environment director, said: “The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are key fixture in the health and safety calendar and offer organisations a prime opportunity to prove their on-going commitment to raising health and safety standards.

“The longevity and undisputed reputation of RoSPA and the Awards scheme is just one of the key reasons it has been recognising and celebrating excellence in safety performance longer than any other in the industry.

“To be awarded Order of Distinction is the highest praise and a testament to our continued pledge to make safety our number one priority.

“We want every employee and contractor, working for Northern Powergrid, to go home at the end of each shift uninjured and in good health after a productive days work. We work hard to develop a positive, co-operative and forward thinking health and safety culture which keeps safety at the forefront of our employees’ mind whilst we deliver the best possible service for our customers.”

Julia Small, RoSPA’s head of qualifications, awards and events, said: “The RoSPA Awards are the most highly-respected in the health and safety arena, with almost 2,000 entrants every year, and allow organisations to prove excellence in the workplace, demonstrating a commitment to the wellbeing of not only employees but all those who interact with it.”

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