National Safety Awards on October 21

Short listing of applications received for the National Safety Awards sponsored by AVIVA NDB Insurance is nearing completion.

The presentation of the awards for the safest workplaces will be held on 21 October, in collaboration with the Labour Department and the Employees Trust Fund Board.

The Awards Scheme is part of AVIVA NDB's extensive corporate responsibility initiatives to inculcate safety in the workplace.

A team of top safety professionals are in the process of validating the completed questionnaires submitted by the entrants earlier this year.

This process includes site visits in addition to meeting various criteria.

A large number of corporate organizations are vying for the prestigious award. Only 21 awards will be presented under all island and sectoral categories.

The final presentation of awards is scheduled to be held in the presence of a distinguished gathering of participants, corporate and government invitees.

The award scheme was launched in 1994 to encourage accident-free workplaces and is held every two years.