‘A key force for good’

Royal Mail Group has been presented with an international safety award for protecting colleagues from the risk of injury and work-related ill health.

Following our application to the British Safety Council, Stansted Air Hub representing Royal Mail Group were awarded a Merit, scoring 47 from an available 50 marks in the assessment.

Now in their 61st year, the International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world, which have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the scheme’s independent judges, their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health during the previous calendar year.

In 2019, 507 organisations won an International Safety Award, spanning all sectors and drawn from the UK, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. 56 organisations were awarded a Distinction, 248 organisations were awarded a Merit, and 203 organisations achieved a Pass.

Mike Robinson, chief executive of the British Safety Council, said: ‘The British Safety Council commends Stansted Air Hub on their achievement. The award is in recognition of their commitment and efforts to keep their employees and workplaces free of injury and ill health.  

‘The vision of the British Safety Council is that no-one should be injured or made ill through work – anywhere in the world. Realising it requires more than legislation; people committed to health and safety, and increasingly also to workplace wellbeing, make it a reality and inspire others to create workplaces that are a key force for good. 

‘Our warmest congratulations to Royal Mail Group. All of those working at Stansted Air Hub should be rightly proud of their achievement.’

Royal Mail Group were also shortlisted in two sub categories (Wellbeing Award and Health and Safety Champion of the year). Retford postwoman, Robyn Stanney as our nomination for Health and Safety Champion of the year, went on to receive a highly commended award, being recognised in her role as postwoman, mental health ambassador and workplace coach. 

Dr Shaun Davis, Global Director of Safety, Health, Wellbeing & Sustainability, said: ‘It is great for Stansted and Royal Mail Group to be recognised by the British Safety Council. I was particularly impressed with Robyn’s Story. People can make such a big difference to the success of a business and the recognition that Robyn has achieved for her efforts is fantastic.’