COMPANY ROUND-UP Health & Safety Recognition Congratulations to project delivery manager John Goulding on winning the annual Aptus Health and Safety Award in recognition of his continued efforts and positive attitude towards health and safety. John is in charge of project delivery for our Lancashire region, where he oversees an extensive portfolio of sites including residential, commercial, and industrial developments. In this role he has responsibility for the health and safety of the multi-utility operatives and subcontractors in his area. Managing director Lisa Kerford presented John with his award at Aptus House head office in July, where he was congratulated by his colleagues.
World Wellbeing Week In June we marked World Wellbeing Week by highlighting the free help and resources we offer which can support our colleagues to look after their health. Mental wellbeing and physical health are interlinked, and we place a strong focus on supporting mental health, but it’s also important for us to raise awareness around how to promote a healthy lifestyle. Last year we launched Aptus Wellbeing Week to support this, and had fresh fruit delivered to all our offices and depots as well as offering ‘Know Your Numbers’ clinics, which we were pleased to provide again this year. We encourage people to find out what benefits their employer offers. Here are some more details about ours: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Provides access to a free and confidential helpline, counselling services, and free support, advice and other resources via our partner healthcare provider, Health Assured. ‘Know Your Numbers’ clinics These 15-minute health checks test blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, which can all be contributing factors in heart disease. Voluntary assessments are available to all colleagues during drop-in sessions at our regional offices. Free Digital GP This is an online/telephone GP service via MetLife UK which is offered to colleagues and their families. The service is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year and offers consultations via video call or over the telephone. Partnerships with health clubs These offer discounts on memberships with partner gyms and health clubs including David Lloyd Leisure, Nuffield Health, and more. Mental Health Support We have 30+ colleagues trained as Mental Health First Aiders through MHFA England who are there to help colleagues across the business. Donate-a-Day Helping others is well known for its positive effects on wellbeing and we encourage employees to make use of their day’s paid leave to get out and do some good in the community.
HSQE manager Delicia Maxwell said:
“John’s sites and team audits are always to a high standard. John and his teams are continuously receiving excellent feedback and compliments from internal and external parties. “He always supports and promotes site safety and follows guidance from the health and safety team, he continually risk assesses his jobs to ensure his teams are safe and all necessary controls are in place. “John is a fantastic ambassador for the Aptus health and safety award.” The Health and Safety Awards play an important part in our health and safety strategy by encouraging colleagues to contribute to health and safety targets, find innovative solutions, and drive standards. This supports our strong health and safety record, for which we are proud to have earned four back-to-back RoSPA gold awards — an achievement that would not be possible without the ongoing commitment of the whole team.
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