Competition to celebrate eureka thinking launched

Innovators whose brainwaves have helped to improve health & safety for small businesses are being urged to shout about their achievements.

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have teamed up for a second year to host the Innovation in Safety - Small Business Award. It recognises people whose projects are reducing incidents of injury and illhealth for companies, while saving money in the process.

This year, the competition is based on IOSH's Life Savings campaign, which pushes the message to Government and businesses that good health & safety not only saves lives, but bolsters the bottom line - a factor that can give SMEs a competitive advantage.

IOSH president Steve Granger said: “At IOSH we celebrate innovative thinking that makes the working lives of people healthier, happier, and safer - this award is a platform from which to reward the cream of the crop with industry-wide recognition.

Competition entries are now being taken from IOSH members, with the winner presented to delegates at IOSH 2012 conference and exhibition on 6 March. The winner will receive £1,000 and a free two-day pass to the IOSH 2012 conference.