Local Service Provider Launches New Depot

Leading highways service provider EM Highway Services (EM) today launched its new London depot with its first Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Fayre delivered in collaboration with other London contractors.

EM which manages and maintains roads across London for a number of authorities invited employees employers fellow London contractors and guests from its supply chain stakeholders as well as students from the University of Greenwich and Construction Youth Trust to take a tour around various stands enjoy displays watch short films and take part in interactive activities.

The aim of the three-day SHE Fayre which was held at EM’s new purpose-built depot in Tunnel Avenue Greenwich was to promote the importance of staying safe keeping healthy and protecting the environment. Visitors were able to have their cholesterol and blood pressure checked whilst also learning about vehicle innovations to improve cycling safety in London attempting to identify unsafe practices in a mock worksite and understanding the importance of behavioural safety.

Dave Wright EM’s Managing Director said: “This is a great opportunity to promote safer working practices in partnership with other London partners and to have a variety of different stakeholders assembled to discuss and learn together what it takes to manage Safety Health and Environment.”

Stalls included advice on health and wellbeing information on best practice waste management training in safe cutting noise reduction and manual handling as well as experiencing the impacts that alcohol can have with attendees attempting to score a goal whilst wearing beer goggles. This allows us to educate in a fun and interactive manner.

The new depot comprises office space for more than 150 members of staff and operatives and a salt barn that will store up to 6000 tonnes of salt. The new space also includes a dedicated training room for up to 100 people.