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20th March 2020

British Safety Awards Winner with Merit

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We are pleased to announce Williams Shipping (Marine) has been awarded an International Safety Award with Merit from the British Safety Council.

The British Safety Council is dedicated to making sure no-one is injured or made ill through their work. The International Safety Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, recognising organisations with a commitment to occupational health, safety and wellbeing.

Williams Shipping’s Marine division engages in a diverse range of tasks, working with many types of plant and equipment. From chemical exposure and engine noise to changeable weather and fatigue, our crew and yard personnel are faced by many potential risks on a daily basis. The division’s general and vessel-specific safety management systems involve everyone from crew and yard personnel and office staff to Managing Directors.

Up until 2019 the company adhered to OHSAS 18001, when it transitioned to the new ISO 45001. Regular reviews and engagement with all stakeholders ensures continuous improvement is at the heart of the business. 

Compliance Manager, Shaun Mansbridge, comments, “I have been with the business for fourteen years working in the role of compliance manager. We have covered a lot of ground in that time and overcome many challenges in making this workplace safe and healthy.

“Williams Shipping safety record has improved year on year to the point where we have had two consecutive years (2018 & 2019) with zero lost time injuries. This means not a single day off work as a result of an accident in the workplace. This is a timely achievement during our 125th year of business.

“Winning this award has only been possible as a result of the hard work and commitment of all employees in making our workplace safe and healthy. This really is something to be proud of.”

 

  • I just wanted to say thank you – it was a very challenging site to work at and make delivery to. Your drivers showed courtesy, patience and professionalism throughout the day

    Philip Kingston,
    Kingston Building Solutions

  • Thank you for your assistance, it was very much appreciated and a special thank you to Bob who did a fantastic job.

    Jenny Wilkinson,
    Interserve Defence Ltd

  • We are very happy with the service provided by your company, especially the driver and we will be using your company for any future work.

    Bob Sarkar,
    National Gritting Service

  • I would like to personally thank you, as a company, and every one of your drivers for their professional approach to the deliveries to our site, all of your drivers have been absolutely fantastic.

    Andy Jenner,
    EP Renewable Energies Limited

  • On Behalf of the Environment Agency and the Residents of Romsey and Winchester, I would like to convey our warmest gratitude for the support you provided during recent flooding. Without you we would not have been able to respond as quickly or effectively as we did.

    James A Humphrys,
    Environment Agency

  • We would like to thank yourself and your team at Williams Shipping for all your help last week, your team were great at getting us around and in position where and when we needed to be in spite of some rotten weather.

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  • Thank you very much for your assistance and I have to say the two crew members on the vessel could not have been more helpful.

    Steve Beck,
    Burgess Marine

  • May I take this opportunity to thank you for an excellent service, could you also please pass on my thanks to all of your skippers who have helped us over the past few weeks.

    Gwyn Goforth,
    Svitzer UK