Woods Wins RoSPA Gold

Woods Air Movement has fought off global competition to win a prestigious RoSPA Gold Award in the Occupational Achievement category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its staff get home safely at the end of every working day. 

About the RoSPA Awards

The esteemed RoSPA Awards program now celebrates its 68^th year as the UK’s largest and most impactful health and safety programme. With almost 2,000 entries annually from over 50 countries, impacting over seven million employees, they offer a platform to spotlight an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in health and safety.

Whether entrants seek non-competitive excellence recognition or vie for competitive awards across 32 industry sectors, the RoSPA Awards provide an unparalleled opportunity to stand among leaders shaping safer, healthier workplaces.

As of this year, the RoSPA award entry process can be used as reflective practise to contribute to continuing professional development (CPD).

A Huge Achievement

 “I am delighted that we have achieved the Gold Award because of what it represents to us as a company: no one has been hurt while simply doing their job” said Stéphane Maravel, CEO.  “We have had no lost time due to workplace injury for almost two years, which, with a staff of 280 people, many working in our factory environment, is remarkable. The safety of our people is the single most important issue for us and is top of the agenda on our management meetings. The staff here are always vigilant and are quick to recognise, report and resolve any potential hazards.

“Woods Air Movement’s entire ethos is based around safety, providing life-critical ventilation solutions in a wide range of working environments. It is fitting that we do everything we can to keep our own people safe from harm too. I congratulate Elliott Sheehan, Plant Director, Tim Neal, Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Manager and Gary 'Jess' James, Global H&S Leader for their tireless efforts in promoting and maintaining Health & Safety throughout the business.”

Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said: "Workplace accidents don't just pose financial risks and operational disruptions; they significantly impact the quality of life for individuals. This is why acknowledging and rewarding excellent safety performance is vital.

“We congratulate Woods Air Movement for winning a prestigious RoSPA Award and showing an unwavering commitment to keeping employees, clients and customers safe from accidental harm and injury.”

About RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents)

RoSPA is a leading voice in health and safety that campaigns to reduce avoidable accidents. Our vision is to create a life free from accidental injury, and with the support of our members, this is at the core of everything we do. We lobby Government on issues that matter, pioneer the world’s largest health and safety awards and provide a suite of RoSPA qualifications that help learners and employers keep their colleagues safe from accidents and ill-health.

Sponsored by Croner-i, the RoSPA Awards scheme is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, and receives entries from organisations across the globe, making it one of the most sought-after achievement awards for the health and safety industry. Ben Chaplain, Managing Director at Croner-i, said: "We are proud to sponsor the RoSPA Awards for a second year, which emphasises our dedication to prioritising health and safety—an essential foundation for lasting success and wellbeing at work.”

The RoSPA Gold Award follows on from last year's Silver achievement.