RoSPA Awards: 2.000 Einträge aus 60 Ländern zum 70. Jahrestag
Published on 07/03/2026 at 21:57 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) marked the 70th anniversary of its health and safety awards this week, recognising organisations from nearly 60 countries for their commitment to workplace and fleet safety. The ceremony, held at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on 30 June 2026, drew approximately 2,000 entries — a milestone that underscores the awards' enduring relevance for UK employers and safety professionals alike.
Top Honour and Sector Winners
The evening's highest accolade, the Lord Jordan of Bournville Trophy, was awarded to The Sovini Group. Sector-specific winners included Barchester Healthcare, Shepley Engineers, Kuehne & Nagel, AS Watson UK, and MAS Active, among others.
RoSPA also used the occasion to launch its OSH Skills Commission report, which focuses on developing occupational safety and health expertise — a timely resource for businesses navigating evolving regulatory demands.
Fleet Safety Excellence
On 3 July 2026, RoSPA announced the winners of the 2026 Fleet Safety Awards. Bell Group Property Services secured the overall RoSPA Fleet Safety Trophy, while Colas Ltd achieved the Order of Distinction for maintaining 15 consecutive years of Gold Award performance.
The President's Award, recognising sustained high standards, was presented to Actavo Network & In-Home Division, MGroup Services, Schneider Electric UK&I, The Licion Group, Cavendish Nuclear, CBES Ltd, Bureau Veritas, and GXO. Gold Medals for fleet safety went to Airwave Solutions, CLEAN Linen Services, OCU Group, and Securitas Security Services.
Regional and International Recognition
Robertson Group — carbon neutral since 2018 and now operating as a climate-positive entity — received multiple honours. Its facilities management arm, which manages 1,300 personnel and 4,500 buildings across the UK, won the Facilities Management Sector Award and the RoSPA Scotland Trophy. The group's construction division also earned commendations in the environmental and commercial categories.
International recognition came with a Silver Award for Petrosains Sdn Bhd, whose leadership noted that the honour reflects a deep-seated commitment to safety standards across all operations.
Wider Safety Sector Developments
The RoSPA announcements coincide with other significant developments in the UK safety sector. On 1 July 2026, the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) held its own awards in Coventry, where JSP and Martor were recognised for innovations in personal protective equipment and safety solutions.
Meanwhile, on 3 July 2026, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued its first-ever Prohibition Notice against an occupational health service provider. The enforcement action followed concerns over inadequate health surveillance conducted by unqualified personnel, which posed risks of occupational asthma and hearing loss for workers exposed to wood dust and noise. The HSE also refreshed its online guidance on biological hazards and infection risks to provide clearer regulatory pathways for businesses.
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