Following gruelling tests by a strict independent adjudicating panel, Carillion’s facilities management contract for Northamptonshire County Council was given the esteemed International Safety Award by the British Safety Council.

Winners must have good safety policies, plans and commitment to health and safety at the highest level and also be endeavouring to improve the safety culture within their organisation. They must detail their health and safety officers' qualifications and provide information about significant advances they have made in health and safety for the year.

Ray Hansen, IMS SHE compliance manager at Carillion Facilities Management said: “This is an outstanding achievement and everyone is to be congratulated on a well deserved win. It is very gratifying that our continued progress towards zero accidents and our contribution to health and safety improvement have been recognised.”