A COMPANY has been awarded accreditation for excellence in health and safety in the workplace.

Southern Fire Alarms employs 21 staff at Argyle Circus, Bognor.

Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors.

It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies.

Southern Fire Alarms is principally involved in the mechanical and engineering sector, specialising in the fire alarm systems and security alarm system industries.

Gemma Archibald, director of Alcumus SafeContractor, said: “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place.”

“More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Southern Fire Alarms has done.

“The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector. SafeContractor plays a vital role supporting clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with contractors as they progress through the accreditation process.”