Safety technology company Draeger Safety UK, has received a RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award for working diligently to ensure its staff get home safely to their families at the end of every working day.

Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.

Matthew Bedford, Managing Director, UK and Ireland, Draeger Safety UK, said: “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award in recognition of our commitment to the safety of our staff.

“Our reputation as a market leader in the safety industry has been built on over 130 years of protecting lives through our extensive product portfolio and the high quality service we pride ourselves on delivering to our customers.

“We have an uncompromising approach to safety in the workplace, and this is underpinned by the protection provided to own our staff, and is central to our ethos as a business.“

Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said: “This is a fantastic and well-deserved accomplishment. All our award entrants demonstrate their unwavering commitment and passion for keeping people safe at work. By receiving this recognition Draeger Safety UK joins like-minded businesses and organisations worldwide, who represent the very best in their approach to Health and Safety. I would like to add my personal thanks for all the work that it has taken to secure this well-deserved award – congratulations to all those involved, who champion and drive up Health and Safety standards every day. You are a fantastic example to others in your sector.”