WA Work Safety Awards entries closing soon

The WA Work Safety Awards are currently open for for submissions from individuals, groups and organisations.The closing date for submission of entries is 6 July 2012.

The Work Safety Awards provide recognition from the community for achievements in OSH. WorkSafe will promote winners as leaders in OSH and they will be able to use the Work Safety Awards logo to advertise their achievement. They will also be entered into the national Safe Work Australia Awards, which provides national recognition. The awards presentation will take place during Safe Work Month in October 2012.

There are four categories for the awards

• Best workplace safety and health management system: (a) Private sector; (b) Public sector
• Best solution to an identified workplace safety and health issue
• Best workplace safety and health practices in small business
• Best individual contribution to safety and health: (a) No formal OSH responsibilities (safety and health reps are encouraged to enter); (b) OSH manager/person with OSH responsibilities

To make an entry, read the awards booklet. This will help you work out which award category to enter. It sets out the criteria for each award and includes the entry form.