Companies from a broad range of sectors came together at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards to show that their strategies change with the times we live in, and that health and safety objectives are now much broader, encompassing physical and mental wellbeing both in and out of the workplace.
Irish industry was well-represented across the 16 prestigious awards handed out in the ceremony, held on June 16th, 2022.
The winners were announced during a hybrid event with a live audience in attendance in the Round Room at Dublin’s Mansion House and others attending an interactive virtual ceremony, which was hosted by author, broadcaster, and comedian Colm O’Regan.
One of the trophies handed out on the day went to Glanbia Ireland. Their head of health & safety, Edward Elder said: “It is a significant achievement to win the Health & Safety Excellence Grand Prix Award. This award is testament to our Health & Safety Teams and highlights our commitment to Zero Harm. Ensuring our people return home safely every day.”
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They were joined on the podium by LMC Modular Group, another 2022 winner. Their QHSE adviser, Brian O Donoghue, said “We are so pleased to win the award for modular manufacturing. The benefits of winning this award are immense for the company, it is a great reflection on everyone, they put in so much effort, and shows the commitment the management have for safety.”
Now in their second year, the Awards were supported by leading players across the health and safety sector.
Sanjay Patel, key account director, ISS Facilities Services Ireland, said: “ISS are extremely proud to sponsor this year’s Health & Safety Excellence Awards, which recognise the passion, dedication and hard work required by all levels of an organisation to develop and continually improve a proactive Health & Safety Culture. Thus, ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of a company’s most important asset, their people”.
Speaking at the awards, Kevin O’Driscoll, director Partnership Programmes, Business River, said, ‘Events like this are made possible through the support of sponsors. We are thankful to our 2022 sponsor - ISS Facility Services. Their investment in the awards underlines their commitment and support of this key business area.’
The Awards were supported by Amarach Research. The Irish Times joined as the Award’s communications partner.
The 2022 judging panel
Rafael Bernardes, quality and continuous improvement (innovation) manager, Dublin Bus
Elaine Bowers, senior OHS executive, Knowledge Centre, Ibec
Dr Conor Buggy, associate professor of occupational and environmental studies, UCD Centre for Safety and Health at Work
Colm Byrne, safety, health & wellbeing manager, RTÉ
Dr Alison Connolly, postdoctoral researcher, NUI Galway
Sara McLaughlin, senior manager EHS & security, Alexion Pharmaceuticals Athlone
Yvette Moffatt, health & safety manager, RCSI
Reddy Morley, head of rail safety & Ooccupational health and safety, Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Tim O’Sullivan, safety officer, Kerry County Council
Eddie Ronayne, safety, health and staff wellbeing adviser, Cork County Council
Dr Penpatra Sripaiboonkij, programme coordinator, Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Wellbeing at Work, UCD
The full list of 2022 winners
Health & Safety Manager of the Year
Winner: Darren Bourke - mac-group
Health & Safety Excellence Award - Public Sector – Sponsored by ISS Facility Services
Winner: Gas Networks Ireland
Health & Safety Excellence Award - Hotel & Leisure
Winner: Adare Manor Resort
Health & Safety Excellence Award - Food & Beverage
Winner: Glanbia Ireland
Health & Safety Excellence Award – Utilities
Winner: Work Safe Home Safe - Irish Water
Health & Safety Excellence Award – Healthcare – Sponsored by ISS Facility Services
Winner: Centric Health
Health & Safety Excellence Award – Manufacturing
Winner: LMC Modular
Health & Safety Excellence Award – ICT
Winner: LinkedIn EHS
Health & Safety Excellence Award – Transport
Winner: NVD
Health & Safety Excellence Award - Facilities Management
Winner: Get Set, Work Safe, Speak Up - ISS Facility Services Ireland
Health & Safety Excellence Award – Construction
Winner: Coffey
Health & Safety Excellence Award - Construction (Large Organisation)
Winner: Safety First - Ardmac
Health & Safety Excellence Award – Pharmachem
Winner: AbbVie
Health & Safety Team of the Year – SME
Winner: Danone Wexford
Health & Safety Team of the Year
Winner: CBRE GWS Ireland
Health & Safety Excellence Grand Prix
Winner: Glanbia Ireland
