Excellence in Health & Safety

HOW DO I ENTER?

Visit our 'How to Enter' page for our Items Checklist & Step-by-Step Guide. CLICK HERE.

Once you have created your PDF submission and you have all items in the Items Checklist, submit your entry via the Online Entry Form. CLICK HERE.

This award celebrates outstanding achievements in health and safety. This prestigious accolade recognises organisations that have implemented exemplary health and safety initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to fostering safe work environments, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement in both technical and behavioural aspects of safety.

Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying attention to the criteria listed below.

  • Initiative outline: Describe the Health and Safety initiative. What was the rationale and background behind it?
  • Commitment: What commitment has been made to staff training and communication of the initiative? What is the level of senior management buy-in? Does it form a central part of the culture?
  • Accreditation: Do you have any accreditation, benchmarking, or external validation of the initiative?
  • Innovation: Outline any particularly innovative uses of H&S materials, products, or methods.
  • Outcomes & results: What have been the practical benefits of the initiative? Show measurable outcomes, such as improvements in performance, welfare of staff and cost savings.
  • Future uses: How will you use the initiative in the future? You can include any plans for alteration or expansion.
  • Supporting Statements: Please include any other statements or facts that support your entry.