Yorkshire Water has won an award from the British Safety Council (BSC) for its below average accident rate.

Staff from the company, receiving its third award from the Council, joined 1,000 other guests at the National Safety Awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London for the presentation.

Winners must have lower than average accident rates, sound safety policies and plans and board level commitment to health and safety.

Sir Neville Purvis, director general of the BSC, said: "The National Safety Awards highlight organisations that reach the top levels of health and safety.

"They are a mark of proven and significant achievement in safety standards."