Cawleys a family run business, based in Luton, is celebrating after landing an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.

Cawleys are one of the UK’s leading waste and resource recycling companies, our ethos is ‘local recycling, global responsibility. We provide waste management services across England for thousands of organisations from the smallest local businesses to large corporate estates.

Awarded to Cawleys for demonstrating high health and safety performance implemented and managed through their safety management system, safety practices and safety performance, the scope of the award covers all aspects of safety management for businesses and is a sought-after achievement. This award is Cawleys first recognised formal award in health and safety and underpins its certification and commitment to the ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management Standard.

Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world leaders in health and safety practices. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.

Amanda Clark, SHEQ Manager of Cawleys, commented on the award: “We’re so happy to have been awarded the silver RoSPA Award for all the hard work all our staff have put into maintaining the highest standards for both health and safety. To be recognised by an organisation like RoSPA for this award is such a huge achievement and we cannot wait to celebrate at the ceremony!”

Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said: “This is a fantastic and well-deserved accomplishment. All our award entrants demonstrate their unwavering commitment and passion for keeping people safe at work. By receiving this recognition Cawleys join like-minded businesses and organisations worldwide, who represent the very best in their approach to Health and Safety. I would like to add my thanks for all the work that it has taken to secure this well-deserved award – congratulations to all those involved, who champion and drive-up Health and Safety standards every day. You are a fantastic example to others in your sector.”