Going For Gold: Your Guide To The RoSPA Awards

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Going for Gold:Your guide to theRoSPA Awards

ContentsIntroductionWhat are the RoSPA Awards?A true celebrationWhat are the categories?Routes to entryAchievement AwardsIndustry Sector AwardsEnvironmental AwardsFleet Safety AwardsOccupational Health AwardsWorkforce Involvement AwardRoSPA Scotland TrophyBest New Entry AwardGuardian Angel AwardsSir George Earle TrophyCase StudiesColchester ZooSandwell CouncilMore about RoSPA03030405070809101111121314151617182

IntroductionWhat are the RoSPA Awards?The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards were established in 1956 and are internationallyrecognised as the most sought after accolade in the health and safety industry byorganisations from every sector. Entry is open to all, irrespective of membershipstatus.The Awards have become the key fixture in the health and safety calendar and offerorganisations a prime opportunity to prove their ongoing commitment to raising healthand safety standards and to be a part of the longest running and most highly respectedoccupational safety awards programme.For the last twelve years, the awards have been sponsored by NEBOSH, who along withIOSH and other key industry bodies, provide experts for the judging panel.This e-book will tell you all you need to know about the awards and set you on the pathto achieving Gold status for your business.3

RoSPA AwardsA true celebration.Before we go into the technical side of the awards, let’s have a look at the fun part!Win a RoSPA Award and you can attend one of our glamorous presentation events.These ceremonies and gala dinners offer the perfect opportunity to celebrate yourorganisation's achievement and commitment to raising the standards of health andsafety management.There is no better way to recognise the efforts of all who have contributed to yoursuccess.Presentation events inLondon Birmingham Glasgow3,500 dinner gala dinner guestsCelebrating H&S excellence1,600 daytime award presentationsValuable PR opportunities for winners“The ceremony & gala dinner were excellent, it wasan honour to be part of it . The continuedinternational recognition boosted our belief anddetermination of our occupational health & safetyperformances.”Awad Al-Wadani, Manager, Technical Services, KAFCO4

What are the categories?1. Routes to entryThe RoSPA Awards cover a wide spectrum of industries, all over the world,therefore it is important to know which award you should be striving for. Thebelow charts will help you select the relevant category.Sir GeorgeEarle TrophyRoutes to entryFleet SafetyAchievementJudged on eachentrant’s individualmerit and fleetsafety performanceJudged on eachentrant’s individualmerit and fleet safetyperformanceGraded Merit toGoldGraded Merit to GoldFleetSafetyTrophyFleet SafetyTechnologyTrophyAll fleetsafetyawardwinnersconsideredAll fleet safetyaward winnersconsideredSponsoredby AllianzSponsored byTescoBest NewEntrySelected fromall newachievementand sectoraward entrantsSponsored bySafety andHealth ExpoAll industry sectorentrants are consideredfor the scheme’s mostprestigious award.SectorThese awardsrecognise the bestentrants from eachsector.Shortlisted finalistsundergo additionalassessment – via a sitevisit and presentation toour judging panelAre you a topperformer amongindustry peers?RoSPAScotlandTrophyAll sectorentriesconsidered fromorganisationsbased in oroperating inScotlandInternationalSector AwardAll sectorentriessubmitted fromoutside the UKconsideredSponsored byAirswebRoSPAWorkforceInvolvementin Safety &HealthTrophyAll sectorentrantsconsideredSponsored bySpringfieldsFuels Ltd5

What are the categories?2. Routes to entrySpecialist AwardsThese awards require optional extra submissions to enter.Entrants must also make either an Achievement or Sector Award entry.RoSPA InternationalDilmun EnvironmentalTrophyAstor Trophy(Occupational Health)Awarded for best entry.Awarded for best entry.Sponsored by GPICGuardian Angel Awards.Guardian Angel AwardsThe Guardian Angel Awards recognise outstanding commitment to health andsafety displayed by individuals – both in and outside the workplace.Archangel AwardRoSPA may choose to present a small number of Archangel Awards each year tohonour stand-out Guardian Angel nominees.6

What are the categories?2. Achievement AwardsThese awards are non-competitive and are based on the organisation's individualoccupational health and safety performance assessed against the judging criteria.Entrants must provide evidence of a good health and safety management system byanswering key performance questions and supporting the answers with a conciseportfolio of relevant documentation.Winners receive a framed certificate or plaque and are entitled to use the award logo ontheir organisation's letterhead and website and to fly the RoSPA Awards flag.Achievement Awards are made at the following levels: Merit Bronze Silver Gold Gold Medal (5-9 consecutive Gold Awards) President's Award (10-14 consecutive Gold Awards) Order of Distinction (15-24 consecutive Gold Awards)We are pleased to launch a new level of award – which recognises organisations whohave achieved 25 years of gold awards.Read the full category guide HERE“We see the RoSPA Criteria as the standard weshould be achieving on a daily basis. TheAwards reinforce our desire to improve andmotivates our people to deliver to the highstandard.”Nigel Cole, Aviation Director, Mace7

What are the categories?3. Industry Sector AwardsThe competitive sector awards recognise the organisations that have demonstrated thebest health and safety management performance within specific industry sectors.In each sector there will normally be one overall winner. One or more organisations mayalso be 'commended' or 'highly commended'. Sector award entrants who don’t get a topaward still go on to be assessed for an achievement award, but with enhanced feedbackprovided.Entrants must demonstrate a consistently excellent and continuously improvingperformance and ideally provide evidence of a particular initiative or innovative approachwhich would justify their selection as "best in sector".Each sector award winner receives an engraved silver salver, whilst 'Highly Commended'and 'Commended' winners will receive a personalised plaque to display in theirworkplace.Read the full category guide HEREPhil Hutchinson, Head of HSEQ, SoviniWinner of The Public Service and Local Government Sector Award8

What are the categories?4. Environmental AwardThe RoSPA International Dilmun Environmental Award recognises excellence inenvironmental as well as health and safety management.The way organisations manage environmental issues is a crucial measure of theirstandards of corporate social responsibility, competitiveness and vision. As more andmore organisations accept the link between these, it is increasingly clear that, likehealth and safety, environmental concerns must be managed strategically andintegrated at the very heart of management systems and decision-making.Winning this major award could: Enhance your organisation's profile to customers, peers and stakeholders Demonstrate your commitment to excellence in environmental management Gain competitive advantage through association with environmentally-focusedpolicies and work activity Motivate individuals by recognising those within the organisation committed to thisimportant issue.The award comprises: The RoSPA Dilmun Trophy Entitlement to use the award logo oncorporate stationery and websiteRead the full category guide HEREMatthew Gardiner, Environmental Adviser, CostainWinner of The Dilmun Environmental Award9

What are the categories?5. Fleet Safety AwardsThe RoSPA Fleet Safety Awards reward excellence and encourage improvement in thekey area of the managing of occupational road risk.These awards provide recognition and encouragement for improvement inperformance standards in this vital operational area. An entry for a Fleet Safety awardcan either accompany a health and safety award entry or can be applied forseparately.All entries will also be judged for the following trophies:The Fleet Safety TrophyThis trophy is presented to the company or organisation that has most effectivelymanaged its occupational road risks over the past 12 months.RoSPA Fleet Safety Technology TrophyThe trophy will be given to the entrant judges deem to display the most impressiveuse of technology.Entrants will be required to: Complete a health & safety Achievement or Industry Sector Award or Fleet SafetyAward submission Provide accident, ill health and enforcement data Supply evidence to support your entryRead the full category guide HERE10

What are the categories?6. Occupational Health AwardThis trophy is presented to the UK-based entrant demonstrating the best managementof occupational health.The award comprises of: The Occupational Health Trophy Entitlement to use the award logo on corporate stationery and the website.Read the full category guide HERE7. Workforce InvolvementThe Workforce Involvement in Safety and Health Award is presented annually to theentrant that demonstrates the best involvement and contribution of employees towardshealth and safety management excellence.The award comprises of: The RoSPA WIS&H trophy Entitlement to use the award logo on corporate stationery and the website.Read the full category guide HERE11

What are the categories?8. RoSPA Scotland TrophyThis trophy is presented annually to recognise the highest standard of health andsafety management and performance by an organisation based in or operating inScotland.The award comprises: The RoSPA Scotland Trophy Entitlement to use the award logo on corporate stationery and the website.Entrants will be required to: Complete an Industry Sector Award submission Answer ten key performance questions Provide accident, ill health and enforcement data Supply evidence to support your entry No additional submission is required - a winner will be selected from IndustrySector Award entrants operating in Scotland.Read the full category guide HERENeill Murray, Director HSEQ Offshore, Aramark OffshoreWinner of The RoSPA Scotland Trophy12

What are the categories?9. Best New Entry AwardCompiling the comprehensive submission required for success in the RoSPA Awardsentails a good deal of hard work. This award recognises the best entry from anorganisation participating for the first time.The award comprises: A trophy to be retained permanently Entitlement to use the award logo on corporate stationery and website Entitlement to fly a RoSPA Award Winner Flag No additional submission is required – the winner will be selected from all of theorganisations/sites entering the award scheme for the first time.Read the full category guide HERE“It was a pleasure to receive the BestNew Entry Award on behalf of BPMcKeefry Ltd in front of colleagues andpeers. This is a fantastic achievement forus and is a clear indication to ourcustomers and employees that we takehealth and safety very seriously.”Edward Deighan Health and Safety Manager,BF McKeefry Limited, Winner of The Best New EntryAwardEdward Deighan, Health and SafetyManager, BP McKeefry Ltd13

What are the categories?10. Guardian Angel AwardsThe RoSPA Guardian Angel Awards shine a light on safety’s unsung champions. Theseunique awards celebrate individuals whose efforts and initiative have made a realdifference in the world of safety and accident prevention.They’re out there in all professions and walks of life –quietly and selflessly making ourlives a safer place. RoSPA seeks to reward the actions of those who would otherwise gounnoticed – in doing so motivating others to take up the torch and help shape a safersociety.As well as being a major boost for the individual, there are also rewards for yourorganisation: Boosts moraleRecognition of outstanding achievementSupports corporate social responsibility targetsDrives up safety standardsImproves reputationHighlights commitment to a safer workplace or communityFantastic PR opportunityGuardian Angels will be invited to receive their award at one of RoSPA’s four Health andSafety Award ceremonies. Exceptional nominees could also receive the ArchangelAward for their commitment to safety.Read the full category guide HEREBeth Amison, Winner of The Archangel Award14

What are the categories?11. Sir George Earle TrophyThe pinnacle of the RoSPA Awards scheme is the Sir George Earle Trophy. Thisprestigious trophy is internationally recognised as the premier performance award foroccupational health and safety.The adjudication panel judges will look for those entries with innovative and uniqueelements that give rise to 'health and safety pride'. Some examples might includeevidence of: Outstanding director leadership on health and safety Innovative approaches to workforce involvement "Joined up" working between the organisation's different health, safety, environmentand human resources professionals Occupational health and wellbeing initiatives Sharing and extending occupational health and safety expertise through supply chains Novel solutions for occupational health and safety problems Success in managing occupational road risk Promoting "24/7" safety initiatives "Good neighbouring" in the community e.g. by working with vulnerable groups (youngchildren, teenagers, the elderly) Achievement of acknowledged hallmarks of health and safety excellence Going public on health and safety performance in annual reports and on websites Participation in wider health and safety campaigns and initiatives.Read the full category guide HERE“Being recognised by the world renownedRoSPA is a real honour and we are extremelyproud of this fantastic achievement.”Mike Moriarty, Managing Director, WessexEngineering & Construction15

Case Studies1. Colchester ZooColchester Zoo prides itself on maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. The Zoo hasbeen awarded a RoSPA Award for health and safety, which has enabled them to set goals for staff tomeet and exceed.Construction Manager, John Game discusses why the zoo entered the RoSPA awards and how theorganisation will continue to improve their attitude towards health and safety issues.Why is achieving a RoSPA Award important to your business?Achieving a RoSPA Award has been a great way to recognise how well the staff have workedtogether and achieved the goals set in a short space of time. This has helped with team morale andmotivation to continue and exceed their great work.How is health and safety managed in your organisation?Colchester Zoo manages health and safety within the business, but also has a health and safetyconsultant visit twice per week.What is your greatest health and safety achievement over the past year?Over the past year Colchester Zoo has increased knowledge of health and safety within theworkforce and this has improved the overall working environment which has reflected in a recentaudit which is now a respectable 92%.How will you build on your RoSPA Award going forward?Going forward we will continue with training and implementing new strategies to maintain a safeand more efficient working environment.“For other organisations entering TheRoSPA Awards we would advise that arealistic benchmark is set for staff and tooffer as much practical staff training aspossible. Inevitably this will increasework output and enhance the team’smorale and attitude towards health andsafety issues.”John Game, Construction Manager16

Case Studies2. Sandwell CouncilSandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority in the West Midlands which providesservices to residents of the borough. There are six main towns which make up Sandwell; Oldbury,Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich.Chris Williams, Senior Lead Officer for Health and Safety highlights Sandwell’s achievements andoffers other organisations thinking of entering the RoSPA awards advice.Why is achieving a RoSPA Award important to your business?It demonstrates excellence in health and safety and ensures that standards continue to improve yearon year.How is health and safety managed in your organisation?There is a small health and safety team that drives forward the strategic element of health and safetyfor the council and ensures that the organisation remains compliant. There is commitment fromsenior management and excellent co-operation with trade unions and employees through a networkof safety committees.What is your greatest health and safety achievement over the past year?Continuing to ensure that high health and safety standards are maintained despite significant budgetcuts and ensuring that employees and managers receive a high level of health and safety training.How will you build on your RoSPA Award going forward?By continuing to maintain current RoSPA accreditation via the awards process and to be seen as abeacon of good practice with regards to local authority management of health and safety.What advice do you have for other organisations entering or thinking of entering the RoSPAAwards?Ensure that you have a robust management system in place and that you are pro-active in managinghealth and safety and celebrate your achievements by entering the RoSPA Awards.17

About RoSPARoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) is a registered charity andone of the UK’s leading safety organisations. Through our workplace safety training,fleet training, consultancy, awards, free guidance and membership services, we workwith organisations within the UK and internationally.Why choose RoSPA training?RoSPA offers one of the widest ranges of health and safety training courses and incompany safety training in the UK, from operative level right up to director and boardlevel. We are one of the leading providers of NEBOSH and IOSH accredited courses,manual handling, safer people handling, auditor training and core health and safetytraining courses, covering a wide range of topics within the areas of risk assessmentand the management of occupational safety.We also lead the way in practical health and safety consultancy and audits. Tailoredservices provide a service that suits and ensures you're fully compliant and - above all safe.Which courses does RoSPA offer?NEBOSH CoursesIOSH CoursesSafer People HandlingManual HandlingCore safety skillsPractical skillsAuditor trainingIn-company trainingFollow @RoSPAWorkplaceConnect with us on LinkedInSubscribe to SafetyMatters‘Like’ us on FacebookVisit Workplace Safety Blog18

The Awards have become the key fixture in the health and safety calendar and offer organisations a prime opportunity to prove their ongoing commitment to raising health and safety standards and to be a part of the longest running and most highly respected occupational safety awards programme. For the last twelve years, the awards have been sponsored by NEBOSH, who along with IOSH and other key .

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