Organisations receiving a RoSPA Gold Award are recognised as upholding high standards in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie for the accolade in the UK’s longest-running Health and Safety industry awards.

Sandra Wilson, health and safety manager at BEAR Scotland, said: “Having high health and safety standards is at BEAR’s core and achieving this gold standard for the fifth year recognises the company’s commitment to ensuring such standards.”

Julia Small, RoSPA’s achievements director, said: “This is a fantastic and well-deserved accomplishment. All our award entrants demonstrate their unwavering commitment and passion for keeping people safe at work.

“By receiving this recognition BEAR Scotland join like-minded businesses and organisations worldwide, who represent the very best in their approach to Health and Safety.

“I would like to add my personal thanks for all the work that it has taken to secure this well-deserved award – congratulations to all those involved, who champion and drive up Health and Safety standards every day. You are a fantastic example to others in your sector.”