Safety Excellence Awards
The Safety Excellence Awards recognize BC manufacturers for innovation and excellence in manufacturing safety.
These awards will be presented June 3, during the live broadcast premiere of the 2021 Safety Pinnacle Awards. Nominations close April 1. Learn more about eligibility criteria and nomination process below:
Joint Health & Safety Committee Excellence Award
Eligibility: Awarded to the Joint Health & Safety Committee at any member or OSSE certified organization.
Criteria: The applicant will need to submit a completed WorkSafeBC Joint Health & Safety Evaluation Tool and a nomination form submission detailing how their JHSC has excelled as a team to impact the workplace. Nominators are encouraged to submit supporting materials or video.
Nominations: Any member company may submit a nomination for this award.
Judging: Winner is selected based on team performance in safety advocacy and workplace impact by a committee nominated by the Alliance.
Award: Winner and runner up for the award will be announced at the Safety Pinnacle Gala in June 2021. Winner will be awarded a trophy, and interviewed and recognized in an Alliance publication. Winner may also be engaged to participate in media and promotional opportunities to profile their brand’s commitment to health and safety.
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Small Business People First Award
Eligibility: Award to a member or OSSE-certified organization with fewer than 20 FTE employees.
Criteria: The applicant must submit a nomination form detailing how their organization has excelled and had an impact on the workplace. Nominators are encouraged to submit supporting materials or video.
Nominations: Any member company with fewer than 20 FTE may submit a nomination for this award.
Judging: Winner is selected based on performance in safety advocacy and workplace impact by a committee nominated by the Alliance.
Award: Winner and runner up for the award will be announced at the Safety Pinnacle Gala in June 2021. Winner will be awarded a trophy, and interviewed and recognized in an Alliance publication. Winner may also be engaged to participate in media and promotional opportunities to profile their brand’s commitment to health and safety.
Manufacturing Safety Innovator Award
Eligibility: Any member or OSSE-certified organization.
Criteria: This award recognizes a company for innovation in safety. Based on innovation in any or all of these areas: OHS management systems, health & safety training, wellness programs, and culture. Nominations must demonstrate how the company’s safety innovation has demonstrated a positive impact on the workplace.
Nominations: Companies may self-nominate or may be nominated by a supplier or partner. Company may submit supporting materials or video if they wish.
Judging: Judging by a committee appointed by the Alliance based on innovation in:
- OHS management (10-point scale)
- Health & safety training (10-point scale)
- Wellness (10-point scale)
- Culture (10-point scale)
Innovation that has shown the greatest impact on changing positive behaviors in the workplace will be awarded the highest points.
Award: Winner and runner up for the award will be announced at the Safety Pinnacle Awards Gala in June 2021. Winners may be awarded in up to four categories. Winner will be awarded a trophy, interviewed and recognized in an Alliance publication. Winner may also be engaged to participate in other media and promotional opportunities to showcase their brand leadership in health and safety.
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Fantastic Four Risk Control Leader Award
Eligibility: Any member manufacturer or OSSE-certified company.
Criteria: This award recognizes a company for implementing leading solutions in three key manufacturing risk areas—in addition to demonstrating leadership in integrating health and safety into their business culture. Nominations must address the company’s programs related to:
- MSI prevention (ergonomics);
- Machine-related injuries (safeguarding and lockout);
- Slips, trips, and falls (housekeeping); AND
- Safety and business culture
Nominations: Companies may self-nominate or may be nominated by a supplier or partner. Company may submit supporting materials or video if they wish.
Judging: Judging by a committee appointed by the Alliance based on risk control in four areas:
- MSI prevention / ergonomics (10-point scale)
- Machine-related injuries / safeguarding and lockout (10-point scale)
- Slips, trips, and falls / housekeeping (10-point scale)
- Safety and business culture (10-point scale)
Award: Winner and runner up for the award will be announced at the Safety Pinnacle Awards Gala in June 2021. Winners may be awarded in up to four categories. Winner will be awarded a trophy, interviewed and recognized in an Alliance publication. Winner may also be engaged to participate in other media and promotional opportunities to showcase their brand leadership in health and safety.
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2020 Safety Excellence Award Recipients
2020 JHSC EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT
Highland Foundry
2020 Small Business People First Award Recipient
Koehn Brothers
2020 Manufacturing Safety Innovator Award Recipient
Kingfisher Boats
