Enviro Waste Management, a locally based firm, has successfully gained accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor, recognising the company’s strong commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace health and safety.
The Alcumus SafeContractor programme is a widely respected certification scheme that acknowledges contractors who demonstrate rigorous health and safety management practices. Thousands of organisations throughout the UK rely on the scheme, including small and medium-sized enterprises as well as major FTSE 100 corporations.
Enviro Waste Management employs a team of 12 people and operates primarily within the waste management industry. The business provides a wide range of waste disposal services across London.
The decision to pursue SafeContractor accreditation was motivated by the company’s desire to implement a consistent and recognised safety framework throughout its operations. Achieving the certification is also expected to strengthen Enviro Waste Management’s prospects when bidding for new contracts, while insurers are likely to view the company’s safety credentials favourably when reviewing its liability policy.
Gemma Archibald, Divisional CEO of Alcumus SafeContractor said: “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place.”
“More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Enviro Waste Management has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector. SafeContractor plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the approval process.”
John Kinful, Operations Manager at Enviro Waste Management said: “Health and safety is our foremost priority in every job we undertake. The moment our teams arrive on site, they are briefed on the safety measures required to minimise risk, and every labourer is fully equipped with the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before work begins. Achieving SafeContractor certification recognises the standards we uphold every day to protect our employees and everyone working around us.”
