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<\/p>\nGAP Hire Solutions, the UK\u2019s largest independent equipment hirer, has achieved a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its staff and customers get home safely at the end of the working day.<\/p>\n
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GAP has achieved Gold in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the UK.<\/p>\n
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The annual awards scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) recognises attainment in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. The majority of RoSPA awards are non-competitive and mark achievement at merit, bronze, silver and gold levels. Securing the Gold Award underlines GAP\u2019s commitment to health and safety.<\/p>\n
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Allister Maxwell, GAP\u2019s Head of Safety, Risk & Compliance, said: \u201cTo receive the prestigious RoSPA Gold Award is something we are very proud of and is testament to everyone at GAP for their commitment to safety and \u2018Think Safe\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cGAP views compliance as an opportunity; we regularly review every area of our \u2018safe systems of work\u2019 to determine how we can further develop and enhance our processes and procedures.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cGAP is constantly introducing innovations, from new equipment to new working practices, to help our staff and customers achieve their goals more efficiently and sustainably. We are very pleased to have \u2018measured up\u2019 against the stringent RoSPA criteria.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n GAP\u2019s eight divisions specialise in specific product ranges from Plant & Tools, Access and Lifting equipment to Non-Mechanical Plant, Survey and Safety items. GAP also provides Welfare Services, Event Services and Vehicle Hire, meaning GAP has one of the most diverse product ranges in the UK hire industry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Julia Small, RoSPA\u2019s Head of Qualifications, Awards and Events, said: \u201cThe RoSPA Awards are the most highly-respected in the health and safety arena, with almost 2,000 entrants every year, and allow organisations to prove excellence in the workplace, demonstrating a commitment to the wellbeing of not only employees but all those who interact with it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n GAP\u2019s Gold RoSPA Award is the \u2018icing on the cake\u2019 of its successful implementation of a proven health and safety management system which is underpinned by the internationally recognised standards including BS OHSAS 18001 \u2018Occupational Health and Safety Management\u2019; ISO 9001 \u2018Quality Management\u2019; and ISO 14001 \u2018Environmental Management\u2019.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GAP will be presented with the award during a ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Thursday, 13th September 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"