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ARCO BRINGS EXPERTISE TO NEW SAFETY CENTRE
Arco has launched its latest safety centre in Bracknell, Berkshire, bringing its expert knowledge, high- quality products and training under one roof to the south of the UK. Investing over £2m in the project and creating 12 new jobs, the new location is a strategically significant move for the fifth-generation family business. Arco’s Bracknell safety centre will be its largest dedicated safety centre, hosting practical learning environments, including a 20-metre external tower for working at height training and confined space labyrinth training facilities, as well as an on-site safety store where customers can purchase products.
With over 135 years of experience, Arco offers an unparalleled combination of specialist health and safety expertise and knowledge. Arco is an integrated services and safety products business, headquartered in Hull, with over 1,600 employees nationwide. Arco reaches its customers through its website and national network of safety centres and retail stores.
At Bracknell safety centre, highly qualified experts are on hand to provide joined-up safety solutions, a complete offering encompassing the assessment of an issue, the training of employees and the provision and maintenance of appropriate equipment to protect against future risks, all of which can be organised onsite. The safety centre features advanced practical training facilities, respiratory protection and maintenance workshops, drop-in face-fit testing facilities, six training classrooms and a fully stocked Arco safety store, providing PPE, workwear and workplace safety
F1 H&S EXPERT NEXT IOSH PRESIDENT-ELECT
The Head of Health and Safety for a leading Formula One team is set to be the next President-Elect of his global professional body.
Stuart Hughes, who works for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, was elected by members of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) Council. He is set to become President- Elect, subject to ratification at IOSH’s AGM this month, and then become President a year later. Stuart said: “I’m really excited about becoming President-Elect. I think it’s a great opportunity and a real privilege. The whole role is about service, about service to our membership, about service to the profession, and about service to IOSH. That’s the bit that really excites me.
“I think I’m going to grow massively in this role and learn more about myself as I deliver that service for others.”
Stuart heads up the health and safety team at the F1 team. He has worked for the Northamptonshire-
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equipment from the brands like TROJAN, Snickers, Berghaus, Regatta, Puma, DeWALT, CAT, MASCOT and loads more. With Arco’s joined-up safety approach, the Bracknell safety centre will help businesses mitigate, manage and reduce risks.
Jaime Sadler, Commercial Director at Arco Professional Safety Services, said: “The new Bracknell safety centre is a significant milestone for Arco. As our largest dedicated safety centre, it is ideally placed to bring our industry expertise, expansive product offering and practical training capabilities to more customers, nationally.
“The expansion of Arco’s capabilities in Bracknell allows us to provide joined-up health and safety solutions for businesses UK-wide. Bracknell safety centre demonstrates the future of health and safety; end-to- end service, combining risk assessment, training and equipment provision all under one roof.”
The new Arco location will service hundreds of training delegates each week, bringing more business and activity to the area.
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based team since 2015 and has overseen the health and safety strategy, playing his part in a multiple championship winning era.
A chartered member of IOSH, Stuart previously worked for professional services network KPMG in their sustainability services team and has implemented safety management systems for Veolia Environmental Services across their largest European waste contract and enforced health and safety legislation as Environmental Health Officer for the City of Westminster and Camden Council in London.
He is a specialist in enhancing organisational safety performance and driving cultural change and aims to inspire a future generation of health and safety leaders who chose the profession as their first career.
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