The person nominated should be someone who is a safety representative or member of a safety committee, who represents the workforce and not only plays a pro-active role in highlighting health and safety issues but also suggests and/or implements solutions to particular problems or issues. An emphasis will be placed on the contribution made by the safety representative during the current and preceding year.
The competition will be judged by a panel of experts in health and safety, including a representative from the National Irish Safety Organisation and The Cpl Institute. The judges will be interested in details of specific contributions made by a safety representative which resulted in positive advances in workplace health and safety, as follows:
- Identified a situation which might have resulted in injury or ill health, and which has been remedied.
- Found a solution to a specific workplace problem, for example, a manual handling or a transport problem.
- Helped to rectify an ergonomic problem, for example, given advice for the best conditions for VDU/DSE.
- Identified health and safety training needs or made a major contribution to health and safety training.
- Raised the level of health and safety awareness in the organisation.
- Organised initiatives to promote employee wellbeing, health promotion, etc.
The winner will be presented with a certificate and a €600 cheque (sponsored by The Cpl Institute) at the NISO Annual Awards Presentation Dinner on Friday 9 October, in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney.
How to Enter: To nominate an individual, or to enter directly, submit details on the online application form which must be completed by a safetey supervisor or safety manager.
The Award: The prize will be presented to the overall winner at the NISO/NISG Annual Occupational Health and Safety Awards Presentation Dinner on Friday 11 October in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney.
Closing Date for Entries: Friday 11 September 2026.
