Healthy steps for British Gypsum staff
British Gypsum will be putting the spotlight on health and
safety as part of a worldwide International Health & Safety Day
on Tuesday 13th June 2006.
Employees at all British Gypsum sites in the UK will take part
in the special day, which is designed to raise awareness of the
need for health and safety both at work and at home.
Activities specially designed for the day include a fun and
interactive health quiz – giving staff the chance to win £1,000 of
holiday vouchers – as well as mine rescue events, fire fighting
drills and other emergency exercises. Staff will also have the
opportunity of free ‘well person’ checks with occupational health
specialists.
All staff will receive a pedometer, which they can use to
measure how many steps they take in a day. British Gypsum Managing
Director, Mike Jones said, "With research showing that the average
person takes just 2,000 steps each day - well short of the 10,000
recommended by experts to maintain a healthy heart - this gift is
designed to support staff in leading fit and active lives.
"Ensuring that we create a safe working environment for all our
employees is a fundamental principle within British Gypsum. The
International Health & Safety Day is a great way of reinforcing
this message and having fun at the same time."
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For further information, please contact:
Paul Smith, Corporate Communications Manager,
British Gypsum Limited,
Tel: 0115 945 1938
Email: paul.smith@bpb.com
