Workplace safety winners announced
The Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) Safety Award winners were announced last night at a gala dinner held at The National Ballroom, Hotel Realm, Canberra.
Now in their eighth year, the awards acknowledge the dedication and commitment that organisations and individuals demonstrate in the areas of occupational health and safety, rehabilitation and return to
work.
Organisations under the Comcare health and safety jurisdiction, including all Commonwealth public service agencies and private sector licensees, were eligible for the awards.
A record number of entries were received this year from Government and private sector organisations from across the country. Over 350 guests attended the presentation dinner last night where the five winners were revealed.
Mr Les Taylor, SRCC Chairman, said “As many organisations place a dedicated focus on safety and rehabilitation, there is strong competition for these awards”.
“The winners demonstrated continued commitment to ensuring workplaces under the Comcare scheme have the highest safety standards, the fewest workrelated injuries and the most effective rehabilitation of injured employees”, Mr Taylor said.
The winners of the five award categories are:
Category 1: Leadership Award for Injury Prevention and Management
- Visionstream for Leadership in Injury Management
Category 2: Best Workplace Health and Safety Management System
- National Australia Bank for starsafety
Category 3: Best Solution to an Identified Workplace Health and Safety Issue
- John Holland, NSW Rail Division, for Huck Gun Trolley
Category 4: Best Individual Contribution to Health and Safety
- Mr Jerome Gubbels from John Holland
Category 5: Rehabilitation and Return to Work Award
- K&S Freighters for Our Early Intervention Program
Winners of category, two, three and four will be submitted for entry in the National Safe Work Australia Awards.
Les Taylor
Chairman
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission
Note: Photos of 2008 SRCC Safety Award winners available.
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