A family food supply business has secured two internationally-recognised health and safety accolades.

Dalton-based Total Foodservice, which traces its roots back five generations, received an international safety award from the British Safety Council (BSC) after showing its commitment and determination to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health.

The company was awarded five stars in its Safety Council Audit.

Paul Nowell, operations and health and safety director of Total Foodservice, said “Being awarded five stars is a huge accomplishment, especially for a smaller local business like ours.

“We’re extremely proud of our health and safety team who have helped us achieve this award.

“All staff at Total Foodservice take on responsibility for health and safety in the workplace.”

Total Foodservice has also won the occupational health and safety silver award – for the third time – from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

Simon Howarth, managing director of Total Foodservice, said: “It’s a rather astonishing feat for a small business such as our own to have this level of international recognition from bodies such as RoSPA and the BSC.

“The the fact that we are sustaining those high levels of achievement is a big point of pride for the business and all the individuals involved.”