Caerphilly-based business TPS360 Ltd has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.

Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors.

Employing 24 people, TPS360 is principally involved in the construction sector, specialising in the industrial and commercial flooring, industrial painting and hygienic wall cladding industries and with a £1.6m turnover.

TPS360’s most recent clients have included major players such as Rolls Royce, Ministry of Defence and Orangebox

The company’s application for Safecontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.

Darren Watkins, managing director of TPS360, said: “Safe contractor is an important part of our companies management systems which ensure our services are delivered to meet the most exacting quality and safety standards of our prestigious clients.”

Safecontractor accreditation will enhance the company’s ability to attract new contracts and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company liability policy is up for renewal.

John Kinge, technical director of Safecontractor, said: "Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place.

"More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that TPS360 has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector.

"Safecontractor plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the accreditation process.”

More than 210 nation-wide businesses, from several key sectors, have signed up to use the scheme when selecting contractors for services such as building, cleaning, maintenance, refurbishment or electrical and mechanical work.