Mallinson Fabrications Ltd continues to be one of a group of successful companies to be involved in leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record.
The Dalston based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor for the 3rd year running- a programme which recognizes very high standards of health and safety practice amongst UK contractors.
Employing over 45 people, MFL are principally involved in Steel fabrication and Installation, precision machining and crane hire. Specializing in the provision of steel fabrication services such as the manufacture and installation of staircases and walkways to all industries. With a £2millon turnover MFL's most recent clients have included major players such as Advantica Ltd, Montgomery Watson Harza and United Utilities PLC.
The company's application for SAFEcontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.
"MFL have constantly strived to achieve high levels of health and safety awareness and our accreditation to the SAFEcontractor scheme has highlighted our commitments to achieve a safe working environment for both our customers and employees"
- Billy Mallinson, Managing Director.
SAFEcontractor accreditation is expected to enhance the companies' ability to attract new contracts and it commitment to safety will viewed positively by its insurers when company policy is up for renewal. SAFEcontractor is operated by international safety, health and environmental risk management specialists, the National Britannia Group. The system is applicable to most sectors although it is particularly relevant to food manufacture, property, facilities management, retail and leisure sectors, all of which are big users of contract services.
James Olster, Managing Director of Information Service a National Britannia said,
"Major organizations can no longer run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies".
"More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Mallinson fabrications Ltd have done. The firms' high standard has set an example, which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector".
Under the SAFEcontractor system, businesses can undergo a vetting process, which examines health and safety procedures and track their record for safe practice.
Those companies meeting the high standard are included on a database, which is accessible to registered users only via website: www.safecontractor.com