Safety First at Arnold Clark

Arnold Clark is the first and only automotiveheidi.brown@arnoldclark.co.uk
company to have been awarded the Five StarNotes The British Safety Council is one of the
Health and Safety Audit Award by the Britishworld's leading occupational health, safety and
Safety Council. The motoring giant that repair,environmental organisations. Founded in 1957, it
rent and sell new and used cars won the covetednow has a turnover of more than £9
award following a rigorous inspection.million.
The comprehensive safety evaluation from worldTheir mission is to support a healthier, safer and
class auditors’ gives organisations starmore sustainable society. The International Safety
ratings – from one to five – toAwards scheme is devised to recognise and
indicate the effectiveness of their safetyreward organisations that show a commitment to
programmes. Action plans are provided which aimimproving corporate health and safety.
to help companies reduce their insuranceWinning the Five Star Award helps organisations
premiums and increase repeat business fromfight the staggering annual £18bn burden on
customers.British industry through staff leaving due to long
Sir Arnold Clark said, “I am absolutelyterm illness or disability. The audit can help
delighted to accept the Five Star Health andorganisations reduce accidents and improve
Safety Award on behalf of all the Arnold Clarkproductivity by identifying their health and safety
employees. It is a testament to the dedicationstrengths and weaknesses.
and hard work that our employees demonstrateThe award is also acknowledged by the Health
to ensure that we maintain a safe workingand Safety Executive as a powerful motivator
environment.”for achieving high safety standards, and enabling
Brian Nimick, Chief Executive of the British Safetywinning organisations to gain a range of benefits
Council, says: “A positive company imageincluding: External endorsement of a consistent
through first-class health and safety is vital. It notsafety record, if successful year-after-year and
only makes excellent business sense to have thestaff pride in achieving international recognition for
safest workplace possible, but it also boosts thetheir efforts.
morale of employees.Applicants are required to submit a completed
“I hope other companies will take the leadinformation form providing external adjudicates
from Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited and forgewith a number of key documents relating to
the way towards a safer future with a Five Starhealth and safety in the organization,
award.”demonstration of board level commitment to
Endshealth and safety, and details of significant health
For the further information please visit or contactand safety advances in the organisation for the
Heidi Brown on 0141 433 4968 or emailqualifying year.