St John Ambulance Awarded Top Safety Accreditation

ST JOHN Ambulance London (Prince of Wales's) District has been accredited by the SAFEcontractor scheme, a programme which recognises excellent standards of health and safety practise amongst UK companies and organisations.

The charity, which is the Capital's leading first aid and health and safety training provider, is one of the latest group of successful organisations to join the scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record.

The organisation, which trains over 500,000 people a year in courses ranging from HSE approved First aid at work, to Managing safely (IOSH) in London alone, is used to maintaining high standards and working to regulations, and the new accreditation is a well received new addition.

Lindsey Harding, Director in charge of commercial training for St John Ambulance in London, said: 'We're delighted that St John Ambulance has been awarded SAFEcontractor accreditation. We are a trusted name within first aid and health and safety but this endorsement now means that partners can feel safe in the knowledge that our processes are sound. We hope businesses locally or nationally will see this as further proof of our expertise.'

Under the SAFEcontractor system, companies undergo a vetting process which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practise. Those companies meeting the required standard are included on a database, which is accessible to registered users via the SAFEcontractor website, and enables them to vet potential contractors.

St John Ambulance in London has training facilities in 14 conveniently located training centres across Greater London, ensuring that no matter where you are in the London area; there is a training course within easy reach of your doorstep.

For further information about St John Ambulance London call 020 7258 3456 or visit www.sja.org.uk