2018 Finalists announced

Entries to the 2018 SafeWork NSW Awards have now closed with 160 applications received across six categories state wide from Ballina to Merimbula, and over to Barham. The awards recognise businesses and workers with the highest standards of workplace health and safety and return to work outcomes in the State.

The judges have selected 34 finalists across all categories, from some very impressive applications. Finalists come from a range of industries and include many new safety innovations and inspirational recovery at work stories.

The awards provide a platform to showcase how innovation and forward thinking can contribute to improved safety and injury management. The finalists are setting the benchmark for other business and workers to aim for, demonstrating their commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.  Other businesses are encouraged to follow the finalist’s stories and think about to create a workplace safety culture as well.

The winners will be announced at a black-tie gala dinner ceremony on Thursday 25 October 2018, at The Star Event Centre, Pyrmont – tickets can be purchased now to this prestigious event.

Thank you to all the entrants and congratulations to all the finalists:

Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety Culture - small business

• InSite Remediation Services, Caringbah
• Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW), Sydney Olympic Park

Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety Culture - big business     

• Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Alexandria
• BMD Constructions, Wentworth Point
• Community Care Options, Coffs Harbour
• Tomago Aluminium Company, Tomago

Best Solution to an identified Workplace Health and Safety Issue - small business

• BodyGuard Safety Solutions, Wyong
• NON-DRILL Pty Ltd, Gladesville
• PVStop International, Dural

Best Solution to an Identified Workplace Health and Safety Issue - big business     

• KONE Elevators, Mascot
• Lend Lease & Tyco Joint Venture, Rockdale
• Makinex Construction Products, Artarmon
• NSW Police, Surry Hills
• Prescribe Exercise Australia, Wollongong
• SEE Civil and Paul Nielsen Fabrication, Chinderah

Best Individual Contribution to Workplace Health and Safety  

• Brendan Edwards (Komatsu), Moss Vale
• Christie Vlaovic (The Hills Shire Council), Baulkham Hills
• Lee Oakman (GB Auto Group), Orange
• Lisa McCahon (Coca-Cola Amatil), Northmead
• Nathan Owens (Eden Brae Homes), Baulkham Hills
• Nicole Everingham (Hoyts Cinemas, nominated by Recovery Partners), Sutherland

Excellence in Recovery at Work for Business     

• Ballina Shire Council, Ballina
• Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Goulburn
• SEE Civil, Chinderah
• The University of Sydney, Camperdown

Recovery at Work Achievement Award for Injured Workers     

• Colin Barling (nominated by WorkFocus Australia), Dubbo
• Craig Pritchard (Moly Cop), Waratah
• Sgt Luke Warburton (NSW Police), Surry Hills

SafeWork NSW Leadership in Safety Award        

• Aideen Gallagher (nominated by OneVault Enterprises), Croydon
• Andrew Holman (IRT Group), Wollongong
• Ballina Shire Council, Ballina
• Bridie Gloag (Coca-Cola Amatil), Northmead
• Nathan Owens (Eden Brae Homes), Baulkham Hills
• TransGrid (nominated by Value Add Human Resource Assets), Carlingford