(Originally published in the July 2011 issue of the Nova Scotia Business Journal - Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association Awards feature)
The construction industry stands out amongst all others when it comes to exemplary leadership in safety performance improvement in Nova Scotia.
Recently, dozens of individuals and organizations from this sector were recognized for their efforts at the 2011 Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association’s (NSCSA) Annual General Meeting.
HONOUR ROLL…
Chair's Award of Excellence (Safest Companies): This award is based on a comparison of the employer’s total assessments paid to Workers’ Compensation versus the actual costs of accidents and injuries experienced by the first over the past year.
HONOUREES:
• Ready-Mix Concrete industry: Lafarge Canada Inc.
• General Contracting: Fowler Construction Services Limited
• Asphalt Paving: Webster Bros. Paving And Concrete Limited
• Water/Sewer Works: Harbour Construction Company Limited
• Form Work: Triple E Construction Limited
• Excavation and Grading: B. Curry & Sons Construction Limited
• Interior Work: Arthur Conn 1985 Limited
• Exterior Work: Brimac Masonry Limited
• Industrial Work: Aluma Systems Inc.
• Commercial Building: I.T.S. Construction Incorporated
• Highways Streets and Bridges: Atlantic Guardrail Construction Limited
• Homebuilding: KelGreg Homes Inc.
• Assessable payroll greater than $1,000,000: Bird Construction Company
• Assessable payroll less than $1,000,000: Waterworks Construction Limited
• Assessable payroll less than $500,000: Rafuse Mechanical Limited
• Assessable payroll less than $250,000: Mega Enterprises Limited
• Assessable payroll less than $100,000: Precision Hydraulics Limited
• Assessable payroll less than $50,000: Hillcrest Development Company Limited
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Advisor/Trainer of the Year: Awarded to individuals who are consistently rated at high levels by NSCSA training attendees and audit customers.
HONOUREE: Quinton Bragg - NSCSA
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Worksite Safety Competition Award: This award is given to the winner of the Skills Canada (Nova Scotia) Competition who is going on to compete in the national competition representing the province.
HONOUREE: Justin Haley - Composite Memorial High School
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Leadership Award: These leaders and their respective organizations are being honoured for publicly assuming a leadership role in advancing the objective of reducing economic and human losses as a result of workplace accidents.
HONOUREES:
• Deputy Minister Margaret MacDonald
• Nova Scotia Community College
• Black Business Initiative
• Auburn High School
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Tyler Rhynold Scholarship (in partnership with Petro Canada)
HONOUREES:
• EllisDon Construction
• Atlantic Concrete Association
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James Spidell Memorial Award: Awarded to an individual who demonstrates an ongoing commitment to occupational health and safety and exemplary performance as a safety officer.
HONOUREE: Harry Casey, Kimber and Tucker
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Safety Champion Role Model/Mentor Award: Given to individuals who consistently demonstrate outstanding safety excellence and support for their industry peers.
HONOUREES:
• WCB Integrated Services Team
• Andrew Connell
• Tim Noseworthy
• Carrie Darcy
Read more "NSCSA Awards" stories at: http://www.ns.dailybusinessbuzz.ca/Industry-Spotlight/Nova-Scotia-Construction-Safety-Association-Awards-20551
