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Emprise cracks the safe contracting code

~ achieves SAFEcontractor health and safety accreditation ~

May 27, 2008

Emprise Services plc, the independent support services provider has achieved an accreditation from SAFEcontractor for its high health and safety standards. The award applies across its workforce, from those on the ground to company directors.

The accreditation was granted following an independent review of a range of potential health and safety problem areas, including training and inductions, the use of chemicals, standards of equipment and appropriate action plans. The review covered all aspects of Emprise’s cleaning and security services as well as subcontractors.

Once a business is successfully accredited, it is registered on a database where potential clients can access their details and be assured of a high standard of service. The assessment is well-regarded in the support services sector and ensures that all health and safety regulations are upheld.

“Accreditation from SAFEcontractor is testament to our commitment to safe working practices throughout every level of the company,” said Mark Gillman, Group Health and Safety Manager at Emprise. “It acts as a benchmark to our clients, reassuring them that Emprise is committed to running a safe and secure company.”

Emprise has a turnover in excess of £65 million and employs over 5,000 people. It provides support services to a wide range of clients including The National Theatre, Waitrose, M&S, E.ON, David Lloyd Leisure, Berwin Leighton Paisner , AIG, The British Library and DTZ.

Gillman continued: “SAFEcontractor complements our other industry certifications, such as the OHSAS 18001:2007, which we received for our outstanding efforts in occupational health and safety.”

“Emprise’s high standards have set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector,” said Darran Hughes, Operations Director for SAFEcontractor at National Britannia. “Major organisations cannot run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies.”
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“Accreditation from SAFEcontractor is testament to our commitment to safe working practices throughout every level of the company,” said Mark Gillman, Group Health and Safety Manager at Emprise. “It acts as a benchmark to our clients, reassuring them that Emprise is committed to running a safe and secure company.”

Gillman continued: “SAFEcontractor complements our other industry certifications, such as the OHSAS 18001:2007, which we received for our outstanding efforts in occupational health and safety.”

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“Emprise’s high standards have set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector,” said Darran Hughes, Operations Director for SAFEcontractor at National Britannia. “Major organisations cannot run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies.”

About the company

About Emprise (www.emprise.co.uk)
Founded in 1986, Emprise is an independent support services company offering a range of integrated services built around a core offering cleaning and security. They have a turnover in excess of £65 million, and employ over 5,000 colleagues delivering multiple services to clients on a national basis.

Clients include Waitrose, M&S, E.ON, David Lloyd Leisure, Herbert Smith, AIG, The British Library and Eurotunnel.

In May 2007 the company restructured and now operates three divisions, each supported by its own Managing Director.

Security – Encompassing manned guarding, mobile patrols, reception duties, key holding and CCTV monitoring to the Corporate, Retail and Leisure sectors.

Corporate – Cleaning and Support Services to clients such as financial and professional institutions, blue chip headquarters, commerce & industry, education, utilities, transport and the hotel industry.

Retail & Leisure – Cleaning and Support Services to major retailers, high street stores, shopping centres, health & leisure clubs, theatres, family attractions and museums.

Contact details

For further press information and photography please contact:
Anna Moseley at LEWIS, the PR agency
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7802 2626 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7802 2627
Email: emprise@lewispr.com
Website: www.lewispr.com

For sales enquiries, please contact Rachel Faulkner, sales and marketing director:
Tel: +44 020 7549 0800
Website: www.emprise.co.uk

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