Safe Work Australia Chair Tom Phillips AM has announced the finalists for the 7th annual Safe to Work Australia Awards.
“The national Awards showcase the achievements of everyday Australians who have made a difference to work health and safety,” Phillips said.
A total of 37 finalists across a range of industries have been entered into this year’s awards.
The finalists are winners of their state, territory or the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission 2011 work health and safety awards and will now compete across four categories in the national Awards.
“Record entry numbers in many of the state and territory awards has ensured this year’s national Award entries are of a very high calibre,” Phillips said.
“This year’s entries show the ongoing commitment and improved leadership businesses and individuals show in work health and safety,” he added.
Phillips is chairing the independent awards judging panel that reviews and determines the winners.
Winners will be announced at the 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards ceremony in Canberra on Thursday 26 April 2012.
Finalists are listed below. More information about the 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards can be found at www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au.
1. Best Workplace Health and Safety Management System
This award recognises demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of workplace health and safety through the implementation of an integrated systems approach. One award will be given under each of the following sub-categories:
a. Private Sector
• Schiavello Group Pty Ltd (ACT)
• Inghams Enterprises (NSW)
• ENERGEX (QLD)
• Bonney Group (TAS)
• Grocon Constructors Pty Ltd (VIC)
• Decmil Australia (WA)
b. Public Sector
• The University of Adelaide (SA)
• Central Coast Council (TAS)
• Public Transport Authority (WA)
• Department of Defence – 16th Battalion (SRCC)
2. Best Solution to an Identified Workplace Health and Safety Issue
This award recognises excellence in developing and implementing a solution to an identified workplace health and safety issue. Entries for this award may include a product solution, design/engineering innovation, training program, awareness raising activity or other risk control measure that reduces the risk of work-related injury and disease.
• State Transit Authority (NSW)
• The Australian Reinforcing Company (QLD)
• Adelaide Shores (SA)
• Sibelco Australia Ltd (TAS)
• CJM Attachments Pty Ltd and Swan Hill Rural Council (VIC)
• Wellington Dam Alliance, comprising Leighton Contractors, Water Corporation of WA, Structural Systems, Entura (Hydro Tasmania) and Aecom (WA)
• Department of Defence, Army Aviation Systems Program Office (SRCC)
3. Best Workplace Health and Safety Practice(s) in a Small Business
This award recognises high standard workplace health and safety practices in small business. This category is limited to small businesses that have fewer than 20 employees or full-time equivalents.
• Tech Innovations Australia (ACT)
• Production Automotive (NSW)
• River Logic (QLD)
• The Hub Fruit Bowl (SA)
• Briar Maritime Services Pty Ltd (TAS)
• Independent Ezy Access (VIC)
• Leicon Notley (WA)
4. Best Individual Contribution to Workplace Health and Safety
This Award recognises individuals who have made an exceptional difference to health and safety.
a. An employee, such as a health and safety representative.
• Robert Meizer, (ACT)
• Peer Lehwess, (NSW)
• Rodney McFarlane (QLD)
• Duncan ‘Dusty’ Hurst (SA)
• Leigh Jordan (TAS)
• Marg Howard (VIC)
• John McDonnell (WA)
• Leading Seaman Natalie Irvine (SRCC)
b. An outstanding contribution by an OHS manager or a person with responsibility for OHS as part of their duties.
• Robert Farrell (ACT)
• Peter Rogers (NSW)
• Paresh Chawda (SA)
• Caroline Langley (TAS)
• Lieutenant Commander Andrew Rohrsheim (SRCC)
Image: last year's Safe to Work Australia Awards (6th annual) Image credit: Safety at Work Blog
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