Bureau Veritas Ranked 2011 Largest Independent Safety Consulting Firm by Business Insurance Magazine

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Insurance Magazine has released its 2011 Largest Independent Safety Consultant List for 2011, with Bureau Veritas holding the top spot.  Bureau Veritas achieved the #1 ranking by being the largest provider of consulting to employers regarding employee safety, through safety evaluations, employee training classes, and similar services. Bureau Veritas offers a full range of safety related services, including performance management systems, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and regulatory compliance to name a few.

"Our health and safety experts are extremely passionate about helping clients provide the safest possible work environment for their most important assets," said Robert Donze, COO of Bureau Veritas' Health, Safety, and Environmental Division.  "It's this dedication to excellence and caring for people's well-being that has allowed us to continue growing our geographic and services footprint while many in our industry have been struggling."

Since 1967, Business Insurance has served business executives who are responsible for the purchase and administration of corporate insurance/self-insurance programs, encompassing both property and liability insurance and employee benefit programs, including life, health, and pensions. Bureau Veritas offers a full array of consulting and laboratory services, providing clients with access to top-level health and safety professionals and accredited laboratories.  

"Health and safety is a dynamic component of business, with risks and regulations that vary depending on a business' industry and geography," said Pedro Guimaraes, CEO Bureau Veritas Americas.  "Clients turn to Bureau Veritas because they know we have unparalleled experience in dealing with unique client needs, as well as the most knowledgeable consultants and laboratory professionals in the industry."

About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a global company, founded in 1828, specializing in the fields of quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) services. Bureau Veritas' 48,000 employees across the globe provide industry, technical, and local expertise that is unsurpassed. With over 2,400 QHSE professionals in over 80 offices across the United States, and operations in over 1,000 offices in 140 countries, Bureau Veritas develops solutions that contribute to risk prevention and performance improvement to help organizations create long-term value through our technical and regulatory expertise.  Bureau Veritas is an ISO9001:2008 certified company.

SOURCE Bureau Veritas