- It is the content of the submission that is important. This should be presented as per the headings numbered 1–12 in the prompt list to ensure full allocation of marks.
- The following are important points in preparing your submission:
- Follow the heading and reference numbering,
- Ensure all points raised are covered in your submission,
- Give reason(s) when you feel that a question may not be applicable in your case,
- Ensure the evidence submitted for each section is cross referenced,
- Limit the submission document to no more than one A4 folder measuring approx. 7.5 cm or 3 inches, paper submissions only,
- Do not use plastic sleeves to insert documents
- Do not use staples
- Do not submit appendices. any relevant material should be in the appropriate section.
- Do not duplicate information – instead refer to material in the relevant section.
- Further information on how an organisation should put together a submission is available throughout the website safetyawards.ie or contact NISO or NISG. Make sure you consult the FAQ section.
- All statements or performance claims will only be accepted if backed by documentary evidence.
- Brevity and clarity should be of prime consideration.
- Information and evidence required must only apply to the calendar year 2025.
- No current year information is required except for accident statistics for the period 1 January – 31 March.
- Statistics for accident performance, including contractors, should be included for as many years as possible. If records are not available for particular years, please indicate this by writing No Records. Indicate zero as 0 or NIL.
- Specific policies and/or procedures must be attached and referenced to the relevant sections covered, for example: Risk Assessment, First Aid, Emergency Procedures, Safe Systems of Work, etc.
- Forms submitted should be relevant to your organisation’s submission.
- Blank forms will not be considered as supporting evidence. Note: Confidential information may be blanked out / redacted.
- If a guideline is not applicable in your case, state this fact and the reason why it does not apply.
- To maximise marks, policy statements must be signed and dated.
- Adjudicators can only mark on evidence that is submitted.
- Adjudicators can award marks* per section [sections 2 to 12] based on the quality of presentation to include: presentation in correct order, one lever arch type folder, easy cross referencing system, no plastic sleeves, no staples, etc. This accounts for a maximum of 3 per cent of total marks. Adjudicators’ discretionary marking does not apply to the following awards: Occupational Health and Hygiene Award [sponsored by the Health and Safety Authority / Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland]; Driving for Work Award and the Healthy Workplace Award [sponsored by Healthy Ireland]
- The Safety Awards are open to fully paid members of NISO or NISG only.
- The decision of the judging panel on all aspects of the judging process and allocation of awards is final.
Supporting evidence relating to 2025 should be representative of the entry submitted.
If the entry is based on the whole organisation, a representative sample of evidence from across all sites, departments, locations should be included.
View the twelve sections where information must be submitted
View Section 1 : Entry Form – Statistics and Accident History*
View / download the Awards Guide
* Interactive fillable entry form which can be filled in using Acrobat Reader [PC/Mac]