Safety first for contractor

Jan 13 2009 by Henryk Zientek, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

A BUILDING contractor has put safety to the fore.

Lee Marsden, who heads Huddersfield Contracts Ltd at Southgate in the town centre, has gained accreditation to the Safe Contractor scheme, which recognises building industry businesses for their commitment to health and safety.

Lee, who is the son of well-known Huddersfield businessman Joe Marsden, carries out building work, repairs and maintenance and property management for customers, including house builders and shopping centres.

Lee, who lives at Slaithwaite, draws on a range of sub-contractors which means he can provide work for clients anywhere in the UK.

He has joined Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership and Kirklees Build, a council-backed group providing support for building sector businesses across the district.

He said: “A lot of big companies will not entertain using a contractor who does not have Safe Contractor accreditation. It’s especially important in today’s market.”

Gaining accreditation involved submitting information about the company’s health and safety policies, mission statement and insurance documents along with examples of work carried out by Huddersfield Contractors Ltd and risk assessments.