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POLAR (NE) LTD - Top Safety Accreditation For Polar (NE) Ltd

Polar (NE) Ltd is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record.

The Middlesbrough based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practice amongst UK contractors.

Employing 50 people, Polar is principally involved in the manufacture and installation of architectural windows and doors, including curtain walling and automatic doors. Specialising in the public sector, health and local authorities, and with a £5.92 million turnover, Polar’s most recent clients have included major players such as NHS Trusts, schools and major construction companies.

The company’s application for SAFEcontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.

Managing director John Wilson said: “This accreditation reflects how we operate at Polar, and is already being welcomed by our clients. It provides reassurance to them that we are committed to health and safety in all areas of our activity.”

SAFEcontractor accreditation is expected to enhance the company’s ability to attract new contracts and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company liability policy is up for renewal. The accreditation is applicable to most sectors, although it is particularly relevant to food manufacture, property, facilities management, retail and leisure sectors, all of which are big users of contract services.

John Kinge, Head of Risk at SAFEcontractor said, "Major organisations can no longer run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies.

"More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Polar (NE) Ltd has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example, which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector."

Under the SAFEcontractor system, businesses undergo a vetting process, which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice. Those companies meeting the high standard are included on a database, which is accessible to registered users only via a website, www.safecontractor.com

Employer-organisations who sign up to the scheme can access the database, enabling them to vet potential contractors before they even set foot on site. These employers agree that, as users of the scheme, they will engage only those who have received accreditation.

Over 150 major nationwide businesses, from several key sectors, have signed up to use the scheme when selecting contractors for services such as building, cleaning, maintenance, refurbishment or electrical and mechanical work.