Fresh Start Waste Services have been shortlisted for the prestigious Safety and Health Excellence (SHE) Awards 2025 in the ‘Best Driver Risk Management Performance’ category. This recognition highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of its Drivers and the communities it serves.
The SHE Awards, which received over 360 entries this year, celebrate organisations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to health and safety practices. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 9 April 2025 at The Vox, Resorts World in Birmingham, hosted by comedian Jason Manford. (hsmsearch.com)
This nomination follows Fresh Start Waste Services’ commendation in 2024 for ‘Best Use of Health and Safety Data to Lower Incident Rates’. The company’s innovative approach involves collecting and analysing metrics such as incident reports, near-miss data, safety observations, and employee feedback to proactively identify potential hazards and implement effective risk mitigation measures. (fswaste.co.uk)
John Huckstepp, Head of HR & Safety, expressed gratitude for the continued recognition, stating:
“We are honoured to be acknowledged once again for our proactive approach to health and safety. At Fresh Start Waste Services, safety is at the core of everything we do, and this nomination reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team.”
Fresh Start Waste Services’ health and safety programme includes comprehensive employee training, strict regulatory compliance, regular vehicle maintenance, and a robust emergency response plan. The company is also ISO 45001 accredited, demonstrating its ongoing dedication to occupational health and safety standards. (fswaste.co.uk)
As the awards ceremony approaches, Fresh Start Waste Services remains committed to promoting a culture of safety, health, and well-being in the workplace, setting new industry standards for safety management.
