Capita Symonds’ Health and Safety team, led by Director Nigel Daly, has launched a new service aimed at the classical music industry.Although they are better known for their construction health and safety services for clients such as Grosvenor Estates, Morley, Aviva Investors, and Westfield, Director Nigel Daly recently recognised the need to broaden the team’s offering.
New recruit Jayne Sutton, herself a professional musician and classically trained trumpet player, hit upon the idea of offering occupational health and safety services to the classical music industry.
As a result, the team has now launched a tailored service that guides orchestra and theatre managers through complex health and safety legislation, enabling them to successfully implement a comprehensive strategy which protects both employees and employers.
Jayne says: “Since The Association of British Orchestras set out its code of best practice – the Healthy Orchestra Charter – it has become vital for orchestras to take a more proactive approach in tackling the wide variety of ailments that can afflict modern musicians. What’s more, with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations also applying to the music and entertainment industries for the first time, there are more regulations governing health and safety in the music industry than ever before.”
Also the ABO has also asked Capita Symonds to attend its annual conference which will be held in the Capita Architecture-designed Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. The exclusive event is one of the highlights in the classical music calendar and will be attended by approximately 450 senior executives and board members from the various UK orchestras.
We wish them all the best of luck for their new venture.
