Award Submissions are now closed

• More than one submission may be considered
• Submissions must cover creative and practical solutions to safety and occupational health problems
• Submission text must not exceed 1500 words
• Description should address the submission criteria and use the same sub-headings as outlined in the judging criteria section.
• Do not include the presentation title, author names or affiliations in the text box, as these details will be captured during the submission process via the abstract submission portal
• All abbreviations must be spelled out on first use
• Scientific names must be italicised
• Submissions are to be uploaded as pdf document.
• Submissions should be thoroughly checked for spelling and grammar, as if successful, will be included in the conference app
• Submissions may be accompanied by a snapshot video lasting up to a maximum of 30 seconds, featuring you presenting your submitted award proposal

   

YouTube upload guide

The problem: Score value – 10%
Describe the identified problem or explain how the initiative or health improvement opportunity was identified.

Submissions will be judged on how clearly the problem and the health consequences are identified.

Where no specific problem existed, the submission should clearly describe how the initiative identified and provided opportunities to improve workers’ health.

The solution: Score value – 40%
Describe what was done to implement the program or initiative. Applications that demonstrate there was significant input, initiative and ownership at the site level will be scored higher than those where the program is developed and implemented solely by an external provider.

The submission should include a clear description of the strategies and initiatives that were developed to identify and address the problem or what was done to otherwise improve an existing system.

Examples of the type of information that could be provided include:

• The internal/external resources that were used in the process
• Implementation process – where and how the program was achieved and on what scale – including potential participation or target audience size and actual participation
• How workers were engaged in the program to foster a feeling of ownership of the initiative
• How the initiative has been measured for effectiveness and/or the results verified

Benefits/Effects: Score value – 30%
Explain the health benefits of the Program and where appropriate, describe the extent of deployment across the site/company.

You should provide any supporting data or other evidence that demonstrates the benefits/effects that were achieved.

Transferability: Score value – 20%
Describe the potential for the health program to be used, modified or transferred across the resources industry and how this could be achieved.

Approximate cost
A statement of costs to date and approximate future costs (of the initiative) including internal resources should also be included. While there are no strict requirements to demonstrate cost effectiveness, where it is otherwise difficult to separate nominations, the judging panel may use this to help decide the ultimate winner.

There will be two rounds of judging:

• Preliminary judging round:
  All submissions are assessed by a judging panel comprising selected representatives across industry sectors. From these submissions the panel will select the finalists to go forward to be presented at the conference.

• Final judging round
  This judging will be carried out at the conference on Monday afternoon where each of the finalists will present their Innovation to conference delegates and in front of a judging panel. Following the presentation, the panel may ask questions about your Innovation.

Should your award presentation submission be shortlisted, it will be published in the conference handbook, conference website and conference app. We recommend you proof your submission well prior to submitting.