International SOS and Beacon Occupational Health and Safety Services Announce Strategic Affiliation

TREVOSE, Pa., Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- International SOS and Beacon Occupational Health and Safety Services (OHSS) have today announced a strategic affiliation. The two organizations will deliver occupational health and medical staffing expertise to clients with operations in North America and across the Arctic region which is currently experiencing rapid development.

International SOS is the world's leading medical and travel security risk services company. Beacon is a U.S.-based leading provider of occupational health, remote medical and safety services for industrial and energy sector multinational companies.  

"Today, clients with remote site activities are facing evolving challenges in terms of regulatory safety and occupational health standards," said Grant Jeffery, CEO, Americas Region, International SOS. "The combination of Beacon's remote medical and clinical services and International SOS's medical, security and logistical expertise and infrastructure will strengthen our ability to address these specific market requirements."

Driven by a significant, growing need for cohesive occupational health, safety, training and medical services for remote sites, the two companies' joint expertise will provide support to clients both on and offshore. The affiliation between International SOS and Beacon represents a collaborative effort to provide unique services and solutions for organizations in the industrial and energy sectors within these two regions.

"We are excited to work in collaboration with International SOS to bring internationally recognized comprehensive health and safety solutions to our clients," said Holly Hylen, CEO of Beacon. "International SOS is a perfect and complementary fit with Beacon OHSS, as both organizations' success is driven by a relentless focus on quality service. We look forward to having International SOS as an established industry partner and the exciting opportunities ahead."

Both organizations look forward to coordinating efforts and expertise to provide industrial and energy markets with the most advanced and innovative remote medical, occupational health and travel risk management solutions.

About International SOS
International SOS (www.internationalsos.com) is the world's leading medical and travel security risk services company. We care for clients across the globe, from more than 700 locations in 89 countries. Our expertise is unique: More than 11,000 employees are led by 1,200 physicians and 200 security specialists. Teams work night and day to protect our members. We have pioneered a range of preventative programmes with in-country expertise and emergency assistance during critical illness, accident or civil unrest. We are passionate about helping clients put 'Duty of Care' into practice. With us multinational corporate clients, governments and NGOs can mitigate risks for their people working remotely or overseas.

About Beacon Occupational Health and Safety Services
Beacon (www.beaconohss.com) provides high quality, convenient, market competitive medical, safety and training services to employers. Our focus is on providing comprehensive professional services to companies requiring assistance with development, implementation and maintenance of their required medical, occupational health, drug, and safety programs.  Beacon understands the demands placed upon businesses today and our goal is to assist them in providing a safer, healthier environment for their employees.  During the past 15 years, Beacon has amassed a clientele that embrace remote industries, as well as, federal, state and municipal governments.  Beacon's success has been contributed to providing high quality, convenient, market competitive services by hiring many of the best professionals in the industry.

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