Bbi Update News

14/02/11

Bbi board members pass IOSH exam with flying colours

Beacons Business Interiors (Bbi), the facilities support specialist, has announced that its entire board of directors have successfully completed the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) 'Safety for Senior Executives' course.

Six candidates successfully took part in the course, delivered by Santia, which aims to equip senior executives with an in-depth understanding of the role of health and safety in the construction industry.

Throughout the day candidates were required to demonstrate their knowledge and capabilities in both practical and theoretical examinations. The course sought to inform board members of their legal responsibilities in terms of health and safety and how to put effective strategies in place.

Areas also covered included how to minimise risk in the workplace, the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively, and the principles of continual improvement and annual reporting.

Jeff Lee, compliance officer for Bbi, said:

"I am really pleased that all of our board members have taken part in this course and have passed with flying colours! It is a challenging course that requires knowledge of a multitude of different areas relating to health and safety.

"At the end of the course candidates were required to pass a theory exam demonstrating their knowledge of health and safety and their ability to recognise and control hazards in the workplace. Board members are now able to put into practice the strategies learnt during the course, improving the way health and safety is managed within the business."

Andy Graham, group chairman of Bbi, explained:

"I am very proud to be able to say that all our board members have successfully completed the course. The completion of this training is a great achievement and clearly demonstrates Bbi's ongoing commitment to health and safety management.

"Health and safety is an integral part of the ethos of Bbi, and I feel that having all our board members pass the IOSH 'Safety for Senior Executives' course sets the benchmark for businesses of our size, putting us one step ahead of our competitors."

"By encouraging and facilitating good practices and expertise, we aim to promote awareness of health and safety matters in the workplace and ensure that high standards are achieved, and maintained."