Thames Valley Branch scoop President’s Alliance Award

16 March 2011

IOSH’s Thames Valley branch was awarded the President’s Alliance Award last night at the IOSH 2011 Conference in London.

The new award was launched this year by IOSH President Steve Granger to commend the hard work of the Institution’s groups and branches.

Thames Valley was presented the award as a result of their excellent community engagement when sponsoring the National Film and Television School’s Award for health and safety.

Branch Chair Chris Stops said: “We are delighted to have received this award, our hard work on this project has really paid off.

“For four years we have supported the National Film and Television Schools award for best safety plan. Not only have we learnt a lot about the film industry but the students have also learnt about good health and safety.

“Each year, we’re faced with a number of excellent films to judge for the award. The film that is selected as the winner for the best health and safety plan also receives a cheque for £1,000.”

All in all, nine projects were put forward to IOSH’s VIP panel of health and safety experts for judging. Projects included: the Aviation and Aerospace Groups Airside Safety Induction DVD, South Downs Branches Maintaining Local Treasure and West of Scotland’s Certificate of Merit.

Steve said: “As a former branch chair, I know just how much time and effort is spent by the committees and members organising events and planning initiatives that will enable the wider community to engage with occupational health and safety.

“We sometimes share our success with each other but I think wider recognition is long overdue, and that is what the President’s Alliance Award is intended to redress.

“Thames Valley branch have consistently invested in their local community by supporting the National Film and Television School. Not only have they raised the profile of health and safety within the film industry, they have also raised the profile of IOSH.”