2018 National Safety Awards of Excellence finalists announced

The NSCA Foundation received a record number of over 160 impressive and high-quality nominations for the 26th National Safety Awards of Excellence.

35 finalists across seven categories have now been shortlisted by the judges. The successful finalists impressed the judges by demonstrating outstanding innovation, commitment to safety as a business priority, proven return on investment, and leading work health and safety standards in their industry.

Category 1 — Best Continuous Improvement of a WHS Management System

• ASC
• BMD Constructions
• CV Services Group
• Kordia Solutions Australia
• Defence Housing Australia
• TFE Hotels

Category 2A — Best Solution of a WHS Risk (Small Business)

• Fremantle Commercial Diving
• Makinex Construction Products
• Pacific Hoists
• P.T. Automation Solutions

Category 2B — Best Solution of a WHS Risk (Medium to Large Business)

• Centurion
• Melbourne Water
• Otraco International
• Port of Brisbane
• The University of Newcastle

Category 3 — Best WHS Training Program

• Australian Red Cross Blood Service
• FirstAction
• Shadforth Civil Contractors

Category 4 — Best Communication of a Safety Message

• Australian Red Cross Blood Service
• Centurion
• KFC Australia
• Moly-Cop Australia
• Probuild & Jaxzyn

Category 5 — Ian Chisholm Award for the Best Individual WHS Achievement

• Matt Campbell (Rio Tinto Emergency Services)
• Neal Smith (FDC Construction & Fitout (Qld))
• Paul Lyndon (Diona)

Category 6 — Best Safety Leadership Program/Initiative

• Global Construction Services
• Greening Australia
• Melbourne Water
• Stockland Corporation

Category 7 — Best Health and Wellbeing Program

• Easternwell
• Monash University
• Pearson Australia
• ReturnToWorkSA
• Stanwell Corporation
   

The 2018 National Safety Awards of Excellence winners will be announced at the 2018 Gala Awards Luncheon ceremony on 11 October 2018 at Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney.