The Scientific Association of Occupational Health and Safety Experts of Andalucía, ACESSLA, held the second Meeting of Occupational Health and Safety Experts of Andalucía on the 10th and 11th November.

On the programme for the meeting was the giving of the 2010 ACESSLA Prize for the Best Occupational Health and Safety Expert of Andalucía, which this year went to Manuel Castro Sánchez.

Mr Castro Sánchez currently holds the position of Safety Chief on the Alcalá de Guadaíra section of dual carriageway SE-40, a project being built by the Western Andalucía Civil Works Office of FCC Construcción for the Ministry of Development.

The prize, whose objective is to motivate and reward professionals for good ethical behaviour and professional achievement, was delivered by Julio Alba Riesco, secretary-general of the Government Deputy's Office in Andalucía.

After receiving the prize, Mr Castro Sánchez delivered a few words of thanks. The ceremony was attended by his family and colleagues from the site and the office.