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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Indian Businesses Win Prestigious British Safety Council International Safety Awards
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2: Indian businesses scored well on safety this year, receiving a highly prized accolade for their work in health, safety, and wellbeing. British Safety Council recognised 443 Indian companies as winners of its prestigious annual International Safety Awards for 2025, at a gala celebratory dinner yesterday at Hotel JW Marriott at Sahar in Mumbai. Of the winners, 117 Indian organisations were awarded a Distinction, 199 organisations were awarded a Merit, and 127 organisations achieved a Pass. The winners span numerous sectors with significant representation from the construction, manufacturing, oil, gas, mining, and power and utility sectors. Now in their 67th year, the International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations worldwide. During the previous calendar year, they have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the scheme's independent judges their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health. The awards also acknowledge organisations that have shown commitment to wellbeing and mental health at work. In 2025, 789 organisations won an International Safety Award. Winners were drawn from 45 countries worldwide. 212 organisations were awarded a Distinction, 371 were awarded a Merit, and 206 achieved a Pass. The complete list of winners can be seen here. Announcing the winners, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, said, "Sincerest congratulations to all organisations, individuals, and teams that have won a prestigious International Safety Award. Our winners have clearly made substantial and ongoing efforts to protect and improve the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in their organisations. All the winners and those who were shortlisted have gone the extra mile to dedicate additional time, resources, and commitment to ensuring their work, teams, and workplaces remained healthy and safe during 2024. I would also like to thank all the organisations who took the time to apply for these awards and our panel of judges who volunteered to adjudicate them." British Safety Council's vision is that no one should be injured or made ill through their work, anywhere in the world. Sharing the winners' awards and achievements can inspire other employers everywhere to follow their lead and give workers' health, safety, and wellbeing the priority it deserves. The gala dinner event is an opportunity to celebrate the success of all the winners of the International Safety Awards as it fosters a sense of community and empowers others, creating the momentum that attracts more success.
Fashion Value Chain
4 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Indian Businesses Win Prestigious British Safety Council International Safety Awards
Indian businesses scored well on safety this year, receiving a highly prized accolade for their work in health, safety, and wellbeing. British Safety Council recognised 443 Indian companies as winners of its prestigious annual International Safety Awards for 2025, at a gala celebratory dinner yesterday at Hotel JW Marriott at Sahar in Mumbai. British Safety Council- International Safety Awards 2025 Of the winners, 117 Indian organisations were awarded a Distinction, 199 organisations were awarded a Merit, and 127 organisations achieved a Pass. The winners span numerous sectors with significant representation from the construction, manufacturing, oil, gas, mining, and power and utility sectors. Now in their 67th year, the International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations worldwide. During the previous calendar year, they have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the scheme's independent judges their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health. The awards also acknowledge organisations that have shown commitment to wellbeing and mental health at work. In 2025, 789 organisations won an International Safety Award. Winners were drawn from 45 countries worldwide. 212 organisations were awarded a Distinction, 371 were awarded a Merit, and 206 achieved a Pass. The complete list of winners can be seen here. Announcing the winners, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, said, 'Sincerest congratulations to all organisations, individuals, and teams that have won a prestigious International Safety Award. Our winners have clearly made substantial and ongoing efforts to protect and improve the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in their organisations. All the winners and those who were shortlisted have gone the extra mile to dedicate additional time, resources, and commitment to ensuring their work, teams, and workplaces remained healthy and safe during 2024. I would also like to thank all the organisations who took the time to apply for these awards and our panel of judges who volunteered to adjudicate them.' British Safety Council's vision is that no one should be injured or made ill through their work, anywhere in the world. Sharing the winners awards and achievements can inspire other employers everywhere to follow their lead and give workers' health, safety, and wellbeing the priority it deserves. The gala dinner event is an opportunity to celebrate the success of all the winners of the International Safety Awards as it fosters a sense of community and empowers others, creating the momentum that attracts more success.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Biscuit firm boss sacked after slapping Gemma Oaten's bum on stage at an awards - but says Emmerdale star 'gave him permission'
A health and safety boss at a biscuit firm was sacked after slapping Gemma Oaten's bum on stage at an awards ceremony - but claimed the Emmerdale star gave him permission. Steve Jones was standing next to the actress after volunteering to go up stage to accept an award at the International Safety Awards when he slapped her on the bottom. But the then-head of Health, Safety, Environment and Security at McVitie's owner Pladis claimed it was not 'unwanted conduct'. Jones claimed he had told the presenter he had slapped another well-known woman's bottom and she said 'go for it'. An employment tribunal heard a colleague of his was upset by the incident after seeing a video of the slap and reported him, referring to the #metoo movement. He was reported for 'physical conduct pertaining to sexual harassment' after a woman he worked with, who had been taking photos on her phone in 'live' mode, caught a clip of the incident. Steve Jones was standing next to the actress after volunteering to go up stage to accept an award at the International Safety Awards when he slapped Gemma Oaten (pictured) on the bottom He was fired after an investigation by his line manager found his actions were 'neither decent nor moral' but 'ill-judged, insensitive and in bad taste'. The International Safety Awards, which took place at the InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane in London in June last year, was attended by hundreds of people including a professional photographer. In a social media post on the day of the event, Ms Oaten - who was not named in the tribunal - said she had had a 'bloody good giggle'. She said: 'So much fun to be with you all night & have a bloody good giggle too. 'I always try and deliver the right mix of the heart and deep stuff with the fun and naughtiness when hosting and delivering keynote... I think anyone there last night will agree there was plenty of both, especially the latter.' Jones appealed against his sacking, and took it to a tribunal when his claim was dismissed - claiming the actress 'did not feel harassed, was not distressed, and made no complaint'. He claimed that even Ms Oaten, who plays Rachel Breckle in Emmerdale, felt it was appropriate in the context of the evening and he hadn't meant to upset or offend anyone. The central London tribunal found his colleagues had been upset by his conduct and he was fairly dismissed. The Tribunal Judge Peer found: 'Having considered all of the evidence and in light of my findings above, I am satisfied that the claimant was made aware of the scope of the investigation and the purpose of the disciplinary hearing. 'I do not accept that he did not know what was at stake. I note that during the disciplinary hearing he did acknowledge that in hindsight the behaviour was not acceptable.'
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Biscuit company boss sacked for slapping Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten's bum at awards bash after she ‘gave him permission'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BISCUIT company boss was sacked for slapping Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten's bum at an awards bash, a tribunal heard. Steve Jones claimed the 40-year-old had given him permission for the on-stage slap. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A biscuit company boss was sacked for slapping Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten's bum at an awards bash Credit: Splash News 3 Steve Jones, head of health and safety at McVitie's owner Pladis, claimed Gemma gave him permission for the slap Credit: Linkedin 3 Along with Emmerdale, Gemma has appeared in Coronation Street and Holby City Credit: Rex But a colleague who later saw a video of the incident said it had upset her and referred to the #metoo movement. Jones, who was head of health and safety at McVitie's owner Pladis, was then fired for 'violating morality and decency'. An employment tribunal was told that the incident happened as he volunteered to go on stage to accept a gong won by the company. It was being presented by an actress — not identified at the hearing — and Jones stood next to her and slapped her bottom. read more on Gemma Oaten actor's agony Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten rushed to hospital after 'really bad' accident The tribunal heard that although Jones had not asked for consent, he told her he had slapped another 'well-known woman's' bum on stage, so the actress said 'go for it'. Hundreds of people had attended the International Safety Awards — organised by the British Safety Council — which took place at the InterContinental Hotel in London's Park Lane on June 7 last year. A junior colleague of Jones who was at the event — but who did not see the slap — said she was shown a video of the incident and was upset by it. Jones was reported to HR and had a disciplinary hearing the following month for 'physical conduct pertaining to sexual harassment'. He said he had 'nothing to apologise' for and that even the actress 'felt it was appropriate in the context of the evening'. But Jones was sacked over the 'wholly inappropriate' behaviour. Huge Emmerdale star admits she was 'burned' after being snubbed from I'm A Celeb line-up following health battle He was told that entering into a conversation with the presenter before receiving the award was 'ill-judged and had the potential to put any female presenter in a very uncomfortable position'. Gemma, who was in Emmerdale from 2011 to 2015, was not interviewed on the matter. But in a social media post the day after the bash, she told of the 'naughtiness' of the event and said she had a 'bloody good giggle'. Jones had joined Pladia in 2001 as head of health, safety, environment and security. He appealed against his sacking but it was dismissed. He then took it to the tribunal, alleging unfair dismissal. Jones said the views of the actress were 'highly relevant' and that she 'did not feel harassed, was not distressed, and made no complaint'. But the central London tribunal found his conduct had upset colleagues and he was fairly dismissed. The Sun had approached Gemma for comment. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Biscuit company boss sacked for slapping Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten's bum at awards bash after she ‘gave him permission'
A BISCUIT company boss was sacked for slapping Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten's bum at an awards bash, a tribunal heard. Steve Jones claimed the 40-year-old had given him permission for the on-stage slap. Advertisement 3 A biscuit company boss was sacked for slapping Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten's bum at an awards bash Credit: Splash News 3 Steve Jones, head of health and safety at McVitie's owner Pladis, claimed Gemma gave him permission for the slap Credit: Linkedin 3 Along with Emmerdale, Gemma has appeared in Coronation Street and Holby City Credit: Rex But a colleague who later saw a video of the incident said it had upset her and referred to the #metoo movement. Jones, who was head of health and safety at An employment tribunal was told that the incident happened as he volunteered to go on stage to accept a gong won by the company. It was being presented by an actress — not identified at the hearing — and Jones stood next to her and slapped her bottom. Advertisement read more on Gemma Oaten The tribunal heard that although Jones had not asked for consent, he told her he had slapped another 'well-known woman's' bum on stage, so the actress said 'go for it'. Hundreds of people had attended the International Safety Awards — organised by the British Safety Council — which took place at the InterContinental Hotel in London's Park Lane on June 7 last year. A junior colleague of Jones who was at the event — but who did not see the slap — said she was shown a video of the incident and was upset by it. Jones was reported to HR and had a disciplinary hearing the following month for 'physical conduct pertaining to sexual harassment'. Advertisement Most read in The Sun He said he had 'nothing to apologise' for and that even the actress 'felt it was appropriate in the context of the evening'. But Jones was sacked over the 'wholly inappropriate' behaviour. Huge Emmerdale star admits she was 'burned' after being snubbed from I'm A Celeb line-up following health battle He was told that entering into a conversation with the presenter before receiving the award was 'ill-judged and had the potential to put any female presenter in a very uncomfortable position'. Gemma, who was in Emmerdale from 2011 to 2015, was not interviewed on the matter. Advertisement But in a social media post the day after the bash, she told of the 'naughtiness' of the event and said she had a 'bloody good giggle'. Jones had joined Pladia in 2001 as head of health, safety, environment and security. He appealed against his sacking but it was dismissed. He then took it to the tribunal, alleging unfair dismissal. Advertisement Jones said the views of the actress were 'highly relevant' and that she 'did not feel harassed, was not distressed, and made no complaint'. But the central London tribunal found his conduct had upset colleagues and he was fairly dismissed. The Sun had approached Gemma for comment. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club. Advertisement
