Bluebottles and blocks of wood raise £28,000
 On a visit to the Robin House development, Transco’s organiser of the scheme Janet Little explained, “Safety is our top priority — it’s paramount to us and raising cash for such a vital charity is the perfect incentive to make sure all staff are extra vigilant at all times.
Hazards
“For every 45 potential hazards that are reported, the company donates £300. It can be anything from the coffee machine being in a place where it could be knocked over to a block of wood lying on a site road.
“But it’s not just about reporting these things — it’s also about doing something. If the employees who spot the hazard can’t do something to correct the problem straight away, we’ll get someone who can.
“A lot of the staff have visited Rachel House and it really makes you realise the real impact of the cash we generate by keeping ourselves safer at work has on people’s lives. I’m sure Robin House will be just as special a place for the families who use it.”
Caroline McIlroy, PA to Head of Operations in Glasgow, has earned the coveted title of top hazard spotter and described how the campaign has almost taken over her life.
“When I was on holiday recently in Cyprus with my husband and young son I couldn’t switch off — there was a piece of metal slightly jutting out of a part of the bar area and I just had to tell the manager, who promptly sorted it out!
Eagle-eyes
“I’ve become the safety-hazard eagle-eyes. I’ve even spotted things like a couple of bluebottles in the works toilet, and although it was a really hot day it could be perceived as a hygiene hazard — I leave no stone unturned!”
Caroline described how the 800 Transco staff across Scotland are more driven than ever to help The Sunday Post Hospice Appeal.
“When you have a scheme that helps improve working conditions, people respond as safety is extremely important, especially in this sector.
“A lot of people in the company are acutely aware of just how important the work of the children’s hospice is because they’ve visited Rachel House and when you combine these two factors you end up with double the motivation to help.”
Roslyn Neely, from CHAS, said, “It’s hard to describe what a difference this money makes to the people we work with and their families.
“Through Transco’s efforts we will be
able to offer more support than ever before.”
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From left, Transco’s Janet Little and Gus Robertson, with Debbie Traynor and Victoria Cartwright, of CHAS, and the supersafe Caroline.
