Aberdeen International Airport recognised with prestigious health and safety award
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Aberdeen International Airport is celebrating after it won a prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council.
Operator AGS Airports also received the award for its airports in Glasgow and Southampton.
The latest accolade comes after the council gave all three a five-star rating earlier this year.
In order to compete for the Sword of Honour, an organisation first had to achieve the maximum five stars in British Safety Council’s health and safety management audit scheme.
As the award name suggests, each airport was presented with a ceremonial sword at the British Safety Council in London.
To be recognised by the council, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports demonstrated to an independent panel of experts that it has achieved excellence in its health and safety management throughout the business.
Derek Provan, chief executive of AGS Airports, said: “This is the first time all three of our airports have been recognised in the same year with Swords of Honours.
“The health and safety of staff and passengers at our airports is paramount and we thank the panel of experts for recognising our ongoing commitment to safety.
“AGS Airports is extremely proud of all our colleagues and business partners who made this hat-trick of Sword of Honours possible.”
Mark Beveridge, operations director at Aberdeen International Airport said: “As the gateway to the north-east and one of the world’s busiest heliports we take our health and safety responsibility very seriously.
"We are delighted to receive such high praise for our efforts and will be proudly displaying our second Sword of Honour.
“This recognition adds to the recent Airport of the Year award we received at the Scottish Transport Awards and is a testament to the commitment, expertise and professionalism of the brilliant team we have here.”
Peter McGettrick, chairman of the British Safety Council, said: “On behalf of the board of trustees and staff of the British Safety Council I would like to congratulate AGS Airports on achieving the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.
"Achieving recognition of this sort takes real dedication and absolute professionalism. We are proud to support your organisation in its achievement and delighted we can contribute to your ongoing success.”
Mike Robinson, chief executive of the British Safety Council, said: “I would like to congratulate AGS Airports and its staff on their achievement and applaud them for keeping their workplace safe and healthy and/or contributing to safeguarding the environment.
I pay tribute to AGS Airports for its hard work and commitment.
“All of the Sword and Globe award winning organisations share a commitment and resolve to achieve the uppermost standards of health, safety and/or environmental management.
"We thank them for contributing to achieving our vision that no-one should be injured or made ill through their work.”
