IOSH members given "opportunity to shine"

16 July 2012

IOSH members are being encouraged to enter this year’s European Good Practice Awards to showcase their excellence and dedication to occupational safety and health.

The awards are part of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work’s ‘Working Together for Risk Prevention’ campaign. They have been designed to recognise organisations that have found innovative ways of making good health and safety practices, a routine part of management.

Jane White, IOSH research and information services manager, said: “These awards offer all IOSH members the opportunity to shine and promote the real reasons health and safety exists in any workplace – to save lives and reduce injury and illness.

“If you’re an IOSH member and have an initiative that you’ve created and are proud of, which highlights some fantastic examples of managers and employees working together for risk prevention, then why not apply.”

There are two categories open to applicants – an award for organisations employing fewer than 100 workers, and those with 100 or more. Entries are welcome from across Europe and winners will receive their awards at a ceremony in Spring 2013. Details of the winning initiatives are set to be published across Europe and promoted through the European Agency website. The deadline to enter is 3 October 2012.

Jane added: “IOSH is continuously looking for case studies that highlight good practice from our members. If you’re thinking of entering the European Awards, then send your application to IOSH too and you will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a free ticket to the IOSH Conference and Exhibition 2013.”

To enter the European Good Practice Awards or for more information, visit www.iosh.co.uk/eurocampaign.