World Day for Safety & Health 2025

When safety isn’t just a priority, but a core value

Picture this: A technician suspended 200 feet in the air, a confined space inspector navigating a complex industrial vessel, a drone operator surveying critical infrastructure. Behind each of these scenarios is a fundamental question that drives everything we do at Sutro Group: “How do we ensure everyone goes home safely today?”

As we mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28th, this question has never been more relevant. The International Labour Organization’s latest report reveals how workplace risks are evolving in our changing world, presenting new challenges that demand innovative approaches to safety management.

Emerging workplace risks
The ILO identifies several significant emerging risks in today’s workplaces:
• New technologies and production processes
• Changing working conditions and work intensification
• Emerging forms of employment
• Environmental factors including excessive heat and extreme weather events
• Evolving health impacts that require new preventive approaches

At Sutro Group, we believe that addressing these emerging risks requires unwavering commitment to established safety standards while continuously adapting our approaches.

Safety first: Our core principle
At Sutro Group, #SafetyFirst isn’t just a slogan—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Our robust framework of accreditations and certifications demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality:
• ISO 45001 and 9001: Ensuring comprehensive occupational health, safety, and quality management systems
• IRATA membership: Following the highest standards for rope access work
• NEBOSH: Equipping our team members with essential knowledge to manage workplace risks
• BI NDT membership: Adhering to stringent standards for Non-Destructive Testing
• ISO 14001: Demonstrating our dedication to environmental management
• Civil Aviation Authority certification: Validating our adherence to safety standards in drone operations
• CHAS accreditation: Confirming our compliance with rigorous health and safety frameworks

Innovative approaches to workplace safety
The ILO emphasises that addressing new and emerging occupational risks requires innovative solutions. This aligns perfectly with Sutro Group’s approach through services like:
• Robotic Inspection: Eliminating human exposure to potentially hazardous environments
• NDT Inspection: Providing comprehensive insights without disrupting workflows
• Confined Space Rescue: Ensuring rapid response with our specialised team

A shared responsibility
World Day for Safety and Health at Work reminds us that preventing workplace accidents and diseases is a shared responsibility between governments, employers, and workers. At Sutro Group, we embrace this responsibility by bringing together specialists with years of experience, methodical planning processes, and the latest technology.

As emerging risks continue to evolve, including those related to our changing climate, our commitment to safety and quality remains steadfast. On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we reaffirm our dedication to protecting not just our team members, but also our clients and the integrity of every project we undertake.