‘Dedication to site safety’...

PROCESS engineering firm JWCI Ltd has been recognised for its excellence in health and safety. Alcumus Safecontractor has presented the Blurton company with the Gold Standard SAFEPQQ accreditation which proves its commitment to compliance and ethical business practice. JWCI, based on Barlaston Road, specialises in process engineering for clients in the chemical and food and beverage sectors.

The company says its recent accreditation – which was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business – will enhance its ability to win new contracts. JWCI health and safety director, Kerry Callear, said: “We’ve been helping process plants refit, refurbish, maintain and improve plant efficiency for over 25 years and we’re proud to say we have always offered an expert and knowledgeable service with our team of highly skilled specialists. “We have always had a complete dedication to site safety which is proven by our accreditation from Alcumus Safecontractor. The receipt of Gold Standard SAFEPQQ also highlights best business practice to our clients.” Alcumus Safecontractor is a third-party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors.

It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK from SMES to FTSE 100 companies.

Gemma Archibald, director of Alcumus Safecontractor, added: “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 and business practice in place.

“More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that JWCI has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector.”