BMI Werndale Hospital has scooped the prestigious International Safety Award for 2007 from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to improving health and safety. This is the 10th consecutive year that the hospital has achieved this esteemed safety award and follows a demonstration of compliance in key areas in health and safety before an independent adjudicating panel. All winners must have good safety policies and plans in place and demonstrate commitment to health and safety at the highest level, including detail about significant advances the hospital has made in health and safety for the year. BMI Werndale Hospital leads the way in reducing workplace injuries to ensure the health and wellbeing of its hospital staff, which is fundamental to providing the highest standards of patient care. BMI Werndale Hospital collected its award at a black tie banquet which was held on May 16 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Executive director, Chris Patching, at BMI Werndale Hospital, commented: "We are delighted for being officially recognised for our commitment to protecting and maintaining the health and wellbeing of our hospital staff and our patients. "For more than 50 years, the British Safety Council has led the way in promoting health, safety and environmental best practice in society," said Mr Brian Nimick, chief executive of the British Safety Council. "Through achieving an International Safety Award, BMI Healthcare is helping to make our vision of a safe working environment a reality." Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, commented: "I am delighted to send my congratulations to all of those organisations being presented with an award by the British Safety Council. These awards recognise the crucial success that these organisations and their employees have achieved in their pursuit of excellence in the management of health, safety and environmental matters at an international level."
