Award winner
June 1st 2007

Award winnerMiller Homes North East has scooped a prestigious safety award from the British Safety Council.

Following gruelling tests by a strict independent adjudicating panel, the housebuilder, whose North East region is set to build more than 500 homes throughout the North East during 2007, has received the BSC's esteemed International safety Award.

Only companies with below average accident rates are eligible to apply for the award and must show evidence of safety policies and plans which demonstrate a commitment to health and safety at the highest possible level.

Michael Poxton, managing director, says "I am delighted to receive this award on behalf of Miller Homes North East, which reflects our commitment to health, safety and the environment within our business." The British Safety Council is now in its 50th year.

David Ballard, chief executive, comments "In achieving an International Safety Award, Miller Homes North East is helping to make our vision of a safe working environment become a reality."