Aramark’s offshore team has received the British Safety Council’s ‘Sword of Honour’ for the fourth year running – an award given by the Council to recognise organisations which have demonstrated excellence in the management of health and safety.
Aramark, a global provider of food, facilities management and uniform services, is a specialist in the offshore oil and gas sector. Its offshore team is headquartered at Dyce, Aberdeen, and is the only company in its sector to have achieved the award.
Stringent tests
In order to compete for the Sword of Honour, companies have to pass not one but two stringent tests. Aramark first had to achieve the maximum five stars in the British Safety Council’s health and safety management audit scheme. After doing so, the company then had to demonstrate to an independent panel of experts its excellence in health and safety throughout the business, from the rigs and platforms it serves, up to the boardroom.
Andrew Thomson, Aramark’s Managing Director, Offshore North Sea, said: “There’s no doubt that the number one priority for firms providing catering, facilities management and hotel services offshore is to ensure the health and safety of everyone on board. The approach should be nothing less than exemplary and so we’re delighted that we’ve now received the Sword of Honour for four years in a row. It provides reassurance to our clients, their employees and Aramark’s employees that excellence in health and safety is at the heart of everything we do.
“Aramark’s mission is to deliver experiences that enrich and nourish lives, and our approach to health and safety management helps us realise that mission day in, day out.”
Looking after thousands
Aramark’s offshore team looks after thousands of employees who work on offshore gas and oil installations and in the marine industry. Hotel and catering services and facilities management are the key activities but the company also provides anything from heli-deck management and equipment provision to gym equipment maintenance and architectural accommodation refurbishment.
Alex Botha, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, added that Sword of Honour winners “…have a commitment and resolve to achieve the highest standards of health and safety management and to keep their employees and those affected by their work activities healthy and safe. We are delighted that they are partners in helping achieve our vision that no one should be injured or made ill at work.”
About Aramark
Aramark delivers experiences that enrich and nourish people’s lives through innovative services in food, facilities management, and uniforms. United by a passion to serve, our more than 270,000 employees make a meaningful difference each day for millions of people in 22 countries around the world. Aramark is recognised among the Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE and the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Learn more at www.aramark.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
In the UK
Aramark is a market-leading, award-winning food service and facilities management partner to organisations across sectors including business and industry, education, offshore, defence and healthcare. One of their strengths is tailor-made food and refreshment services, including business dining, employee restaurants, retail facilities and coffee outlets, delivered across the country. They also focus on broader facilities management ranging from hotel services to reception duties, cleaning, maintenance and many more, provided either as stand-alone services or integrated with catering or other offers.
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