Leaders of ERA have appointed Clare Gabriel as regional head of health and safety, as well as Lee-Ann Reading as health and safety manager. Clare and Lee-Ann are set to work in partnership to continuously evaluate health and safety practices, and to achieve best practice across every area of ERA’s operations. This includes conducting process training and working with employees to ensure a safety-focused agenda is consistently maintained. ERA is a home security and fenestration component provider.
As a former health and safety inspector for the Health and Safety Executive, Clare previously managed the health and safety for BMW’s UK manufacturing operations. Specialising in health and safety for the transport and healthcare industries, Lee-Ann was previously head of compliance and health for E-zec Medical Transport in addition to being regional safety, health and environment coordinator at DX Group.
Helen Downer, president of Tyman UK and Ireland – Tyman is ERA’s parent company – said: “Safety is our first language. Nothing is more important than ensuring our people go home safe at the end of each working day.
“We believe that all work-related injuries and illnesses are preventable, and we aspire to achieve world-class levels of safety performance. The appointment of Clare and Lee-Ann reflects our commitment to ensuring good safety practices are successfully and sustainably achieved. I look forward to working closely with them to reach our goals.”