THE UK’s biggest supplier of compressed air products and process systems has gained accreditation recognising exceptional standards of health and safety practice in industry.

THE UK’s biggest supplier of compressed air products and process systems has gained accreditation recognising exceptional standards of health and safety practice in industry.

Thorite, which has premises at Barge Street, off St Thomas’ Road, Huddersfield, has received renewed accreditation from the SAFEcontractor programme.

Thorite, which has premises at Barge Street, off St Thomas’ Road, Huddersfield, has received renewed accreditation from the SAFEcontractor programme.

To gain SAFEcontractor status, Thorite was subject to an in-depth vetting process, which examined all aspects of health and safety procedures, along with the company’s past record of safe working practice.

To gain SAFEcontractor status, Thorite was subject to an in-depth vetting process, which examined all aspects of health and safety procedures, along with the company’s past record of safe working practice.

Thorite first attained the standard in 2007.

Thorite first attained the standard in 2007.

Managing director Stephen Wright said: "Thorite is particularly pleased to be able to demonstrate that it has maintained the highest health and safety standards, enabling the company to continue to be included on the www.safecontractor.com website.

Managing director Stephen Wright said: "Thorite is particularly pleased to be able to demonstrate that it has maintained the highest health and safety standards, enabling the company to continue to be included on the www.safecontractor.com website.

"Employer organisations signing up to the scheme can access the database, enabling them to vet potential contractors before they set foot on their premises.

"Employer organisations signing up to the scheme can access the database, enabling them to vet potential contractors before they set foot on their premises.

"These employers agree that they will only deal with those who have received SAFEcontractor accreditation.

"These employers agree that they will only deal with those who have received SAFEcontractor accreditation.

Said Mr Wright: "It is crucial for companies installing mechanical products and systems in industry to operate within stringent levels of health and safety procedures, for the benefit of their own staff, those employed by their clients and the public at large.

Said Mr Wright: "It is crucial for companies installing mechanical products and systems in industry to operate within stringent levels of health and safety procedures, for the benefit of their own staff, those employed by their clients and the public at large.

"I’m extremely proud that our standards of safe working have been demonstrated to be of the highest order."

"I’m extremely proud that our standards of safe working have been demonstrated to be of the highest order."