2010 Corporate Safety Awards
September 23, 2010
at the Hilton Convention Center at the Branson Landing in Branson, Missouri.
Apply Online | Printable Application
WHY APPLY?
Benchmark: The process of applying requires your organization to benchmark where you have been, where you are, and where you are headed. It can be used as an opportunity to evaluate your current situation, your prospects, and progress.
Prestige: Award winners have used the Corporate Safety Award to promote their organization and products in their internal communication, marketing material, web site, sales presentations and publicity.
Morale Booster: Many winners of these awards cite their workers as deserving the majority of the credit for the award. Many winning organizations use the award as an opportunity to show appreciation to their associates for a job well done.
AWARD CATEGORIES
LES REYNOLDS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award was established to honor Les Reynolds, founder of the Safety Council of the Ozarks, who was committed to Making Our World Safer. The Les Reynolds Commitment to Excellence Award was established to recognize those who worked to make the world safer and is the highest regional award presented by the Safety Council of the Ozarks.
The criteria is based on the Experience Modifier, the Total Case Injury and Illness Rate (TCIIR) and the Days Away Restriction Transfer (DART). An average of the most recent three calendar years will be compared to the average industry rate. The company with the largest percent difference between their industry average and their internal record will be recognized with this award.
A winner will be selected from each category listed below:
| Award Category | Total Man Hours Worked Per Company |
| Category I | 20,000 - 50,000 hours |
| Category II | 50,001 - 100,000 hours |
| Category III | 100,001 - 200,000 hours |
| Category IV | 200,001 + hours |
OZARKS REGIONAL SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Ozarks Regional Safety Excellence Award will be presented to those companies that strive to provide a culture of safety at their workplace. The criteria for this award is based on the Total Case Injury and Illness Rate (TCIIR) and Days Away Restriction Transfer (DART). The average of the most recent three calendar years will be compared to the average industry rate. The top four companies with the largest percent difference between their industry average and their internal record will receive this award.
SAFETY CHAMPION AWARD
Do you have a Safety Champion in your company? Someone who always practices safety, puts their training to use and motivates others to be safe? In one page, tell us why you feel they should be recognized and submit your entry to the Safety Council by the award deadline.
Return To:
Safety Council of the Ozarks
1111 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804 or
dbiggs@nscozarks.org
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Eligibility:
Applicants must be a member of the Safety Council of the Ozarks or located in the Safety Council service area. To confirm that you are a member or located in the service area, contact the Safety Council at 1-800-334-1349 or info@nscozarks.org.
Divisions of corporations may submit a separate application for each facility if they can certify that:
- They operate in a separate location.
- Have a distinct line of business identity for the division.
- Are managed independently from other divisions of their corporate parent for safety and loss control (i.e. independent procedures and programs for safety).
AWARDS PRESENTATION:
Award winners will be announced during an awards lunch at the 24th Annual Safety and Health Conference of the Ozarks. All award winners must agree to attend the Awards Lunch on Thursday, September 23, 2010, noon to 2:00 p.m., Hilton Convention Center, Branson, Missouri.
JUDGES:
A panel of safety and health professionals will judge application papers.
APPLICATIONS:
Application forms should be sent to: Safety Council of the Ozarks, ATTN: Debora Biggs, 1111 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804 or fax to 1-417-869-2133. Applications may also be submitted online at www.nscozarks.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications must be received by the Safety Council of the Ozarks no later than July 30, 2010. Late entries will not be accepted.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
For more information or to receive additional application forms, contact Debora Biggs, Executive Director, Safety Council of the Ozarks, 1-800-334-1349 or dbiggs@nscozarks.org.
All information provided will be kept in strict confidence; however, the Safety Council reserves the right to publicize the names of award winners.
