Leminar Air Conditioning Industries, a leader in the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) ductwork manufacturing sector in the region, said it has won key recognition from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2016 calendar year.       

The International Safety Awards, which is now in its 59th year, recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have demonstrated to the scheme’s independent judges their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health.

On the achievement, Dipak Bhadra, the general manager, Leminar Air Conditioning Industries, said: "Health and safety is a key priority for us. We have a massive 325,000 sq ft factory, where over 200 employees work amidst large machinery."

"We ensure that every single one of our workers is provided with all the necessary safety gear and there is no compromise on health and safety standards. We are proud to note that since our new facility was opened in December 2015, there have not been any safety incidents till date," he stated.

Lauding Leminar, Mike Robinson, the chief executive of the British Safety Council, said: "The award is in recognition of the company's commitment and efforts to keep its employees and workplaces free of injury and ill health."  

Sensible and proportionate management of health and safety risks at work brings lasting benefits for workers, their families, businesses and society as a whole, stated Robinson.

"By celebrating and sharing the achievements of the winners of the International Safety Awards, we encourage businesses all over the world to follow their lead and place employees’ health and safety at the heart of their business," he added.

In 2017, over 500 organisations won an International Safety Award. They span all sectors and are drawn from the UK, Africa, Asia, India and the Middle East.

The winners will be presented the certificate at the 60th Anniversary and International Safety Awards Gala Dinner on May 5 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.-TradeArabia News Service