Entries for 2013 NSW SafeWork Awards close 19 July

The Acting General Manager of WorkCover’s Work Health and Safety Division, Peter Dunphy, said the SafeWork Awards are a great way for businesses to get some public recognition for their commitment to workplace safety.

“Our inspectors see plenty of truly innovative ideas that are making a big difference to the safety of NSW workers. 

“I’m encouraging businesses to take 10 minutes out of their day to submit a SafeWork Awards entry - its online and quick and easy to do,” Dunphy said.

Over 10 years, 45 SafeWork Awards have been awarded to business from country and metropolitan areas and from different industry sectors with small and large workforces.

This year, two new categories have been introduced to recognise individuals and businesses that are helping injured workers return to safe and sustainable work.

The judging panel will be looking for evidence that employers and workers have gone the extra mile in overcoming challenges to achieve positive return to work outcomes.

Awards are available in the following categories:

• Best workplace health and safety management system
• Best solution to an identified workplace health and safety issue
• Best workplace health and safety practices in small business
• Best individual contribution to workplace safety
• Excellence in return to work for business
• Return to work achievement award for workers

Entries are open to any business, individual or not-for-profit organisation registered in New South Wales.

Winners will be announced at the SafeWork Awards ceremony in Sydney on Thursday 31 October.

To enter or for more information, visit www.safeworkawards.com.au. Entries close at 5.00 pm, Friday 19 July 2013.