Winner
Balfour Kilpatrick

The judges were impressed by Balfour Kilpatrick's broad-based approach to health and safety issues, delivered at a local level in conjunction with the unions. The results speak for themselves with an impressive and improving accident frequency ratio (down to 0·33 in 2002). Initiatives included safe working at heights training delivered by its Steps on Tour roadshow and significant effort into manual handling training which was identified as the second biggest cause of accidents.

Runners up

Emcor Drake & Scull
Emcor Drake & Scull recognises health and safety management as an essential part of a sound business philosophy. Its Take 5 initiative (Stop, step back and observe; think through the task; identify the hazards; eliminate or control hazards and communicate; safely complete the task) aims to help the firm achieve its goal of a 30% reduction in personal injuries.

Haden Young
Haden Young is one of only five construction companies to have received a RoSPA QSA Level 4 award for its safety record. It continues to strive for zero accidents and its Step back and take two campaign, the appointment of workforce safety representatives and its occupational health back referral service are part of a behavioural safety approach. In 2002, Haden Young's accident frequency ratio fell to 0·52.