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ACC Workplace Safety Award

Who can enter the Workplace Safety category?
As you are aware a key aspect of running a world class business is to ensure
that you have a safe work environment.  Any Northland-based
business which has been trading for 12 months or longer, may enter the
Workplace Safety category
What are the judges looking for in this category?
Judges are seeking to recognise and reward a business that can demonstrate
how health and safety has been integrated into business operations, and has
managers and employees who are proactive in dealing with hazards that arise
from the work carried out.
Evaluation criteria:
• Your understanding of the risks and hazards that are created in
your workplace when you and your employees go about normal
business.
• Your strategy to eliminate or manage the hazards in your
workplace.
• The established practices and procedures you have in place,
which involve employees helping to keep your workplace safe.
E.g.: Your management team may set up safety teams or
committees so employees are involved in decision making and
communicating on safety issues.
• How the safety plan for your workplace is based on continuous
improvement so that existing and new hazards are dealt with
effectively.
• How you maintain records about injuries, incident investigations,
hazards, first aid and emergency procedures.

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