Competition can construct a successful career

6 January 2012

Members of IOSH’s Construction Group are being encouraged to enter the IOSH/HSE Innovation in Safety – Small Business Award, to find new ways to improve health and safety in this high risk industry.

The entrant with the best new idea will win £1,000 and a free ticket to IOSH 2012, as well as industry-wide recognition for their work.

This year, the competition is themed around IOSH’s Li£e Savings campaign which showcases how good health and safety management can save businesses serious cash. Your entries will prove to businesses that by doing health and safety well, not only do you protect your people, but you can also improve the bottom line.

To enter, all you have to do is tell us about the work you’ve done to improve health and safety in a small business which has led to the firm saving money – from bringing insurance premiums down to cutting agency staff cover costs.

Encouraging members to enter, Chair of the Construction Group David Ackerley said:

“This competition is an excellent opportunity to highlight the good work you do, and get recognition for it. Your ideas will really benefit small businesses in our industry.

It will also give you a building block to help develop your career. Last year’s winner, Anthony Tetlow, managed to secure more business through the publicity he received from winning the competition.”

The award is open to all IOSH membership categories. Find out more about the award and how you can enter. The deadline for entries is 31 January 2012.