P.P. O’Connor, a leading specialist in demolition, earthworks, remediation and civil engineering, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 RoSPA Gold Award – one of the most coveted health and safety accolades in the industry.
The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, are among the most prestigious health and safety awards in the world, with almost 2,000 entries annually from over 50 countries, covering over seven million employees. Achieving Gold places P.P. O’Connor among an elite group of organisations that have met the most demanding standards in the programme.
RoSPA Gold Award winners have demonstrated well-developed occupational health and safety management systems and culture, outstanding control of risk, and very low levels of error, harm and loss. To reach Gold level, organisations must demonstrate excellent systems, high compliance and an exemplary record with no significant injuries or enforcement issues – a standard that reflects years of sustained effort and commitment across the entire workforce.
Charmaine O’Connor, Chief Executive of P.P. O’Connor, said:
“Receiving the RoSPA Gold Award is a proud moment for everyone at P.P. O’Connor. Safety is not a box-ticking exercise for us, it is embedded in how we work every single day, on every site, at every level of the business. This award belongs to our entire team and it is a reflection of the culture they have helped build.”
Organisations receiving a RoSPA Gold Award are recognised as world leaders in dedication to high safety standards and the wellbeing of individuals, which signifies a true commitment to excellence. For a business operating in the high-risk environment of demolition and civil engineering, this recognition carries particular significance, demonstrating that P.P. O’Connor’s commitment to sending every worker home safely is not just an aspiration, but a measurable reality.
The award recognises P.P. O’Connor’s ongoing investment in safety leadership, workforce training, continuous improvement in risk management and its culture of shared responsibility for health and safety across its operations.