Environmental Scientifics Group receives Health and Safety recognition from Skanska

500,000 hours without a reportable injury

5 August 2010 - Environmental Scientifics Group (ESG), the UK’s leading environmental compliance company is pleased to announce that it has been recognised by Skanska for its contribution towards achieving 500,000 hours without a reportable injury1 on the Weymouth Relief Road project2. At a ceremony on 21 June, Darren Throrowgood, Operations Manager, collected the Group certificate on behalf of ESG, in recognition of its part in this successful record of accident prevention. Darren says “At ESG, Health and Safety is a vital part of our businesses success and it is therefore, a great pleasure to have contributed to Skanska’s success for this project to date. I would like to thank everyone involved in achieving this. An excellent safety record is of paramount importance to us and our clients - setting good policy and procedural standards is critical, as is operating by them on a day-to-day basis. This ensures our safety and that of those with whom we work.” --ENDS-- Notes for Editors 1. A reportable injury is defined as a work-related accident resulting in a “major injury” (where the individual is taken to hospital) or a “reportable injury” (where the individual is unable to do all or part of their duties for at least three days as a result of the accident). http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/guidance.htm 2. The Weymouth Relief Road project is designed to ease congestion and will facilitate access to the Olympic sailing events on the South Coast in 2012 About Environmental Scientifics Group (ESG) Environmental Scientifics Group, or ESG as most people know it, is the UK’s leading company in environmental inspection, testing and consultancy. Grown out of the combination of a number of strong businesses including Environmental Services Group and Scientifics, ESG prides itself on the levels of accreditation it holds within its businesses and has a long standing reputation of delivering the highest level of service to its clients. ESG has been a significant driver of change and innovation within the industry, driven by legislation, international standards and the economic climate. Today, the business enjoys unrivalled expertise and breadth of scope across a large and diverse range of market sectors covering Geotechnical Services, Environmental Safety Compliance, Materials Testing and Laboratories and Analytical Services. For more information visit www.esg.co.uk

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