Workplace Safety & Health Performance Awards 2017

Guidelines and Application Form
WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH PERFORMANCE AWARDS

The Workplace Safety & Health Performance Awards (WSHPA) is an annual award presented by the Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), to give recognition to companies or organisations that have performed well in safety and health through the implementation of sound safety and health management systems.

Types of Awards

These awards will be presented to companies, organisations and owners or management of projects or worksites.

The following types of awards will be presented:

• Excellence Award(WSHPA) – for companies that have achieved the Gold Award for 4 or more years consecutively. (Otherfactors of evaluation would also be taken into consideration).

• Gold Award(WSHPA) – for companies with both excellent safety and health performance and workplace safety and health management systems. Companies must not have any lost time injury in 2016to receive the Gold Award (Otherfactors of evaluation would also be taken into consideration).

• Silver Award(WSHPA) – for companies that have good safety and health performance and workplace safety and health management systems.

Explanation of Terms used in this application

reportable accident: any accident at the workplace that causes bodily injury to a

person resulting in

  • death,
  • the person was granted more than 3 consecutive days of sick leave by a registered medical practitioner for that injury,
  • the person was admitted in a hospital for at least 24 hours for observation or treatment, or,

does not include any bodily injury sustained by a person in the course of commuting to or from his or her workplace using a mode of transport provided by the employer.

*Please take note of the ‘Accumulative MC days’ method as follows:

–Example: 2 days of MC + 9 Days of light duties, after an interval revisit to the doctor and granted another 2 days of MC (for the same injury).

–In the case above, the total number of MC days will be considered as 2+2 days= 4days of MC, which constitute as a reportable accident.

employees: includes office or administrative staff and unless specified, includes employees of subcontractors working within the workplace;

injury rate: number of injuries caused by accidents in the workplace per 100,000 employees per year;

formula is given by:

(Number of injuries caused by accidents X 100,000) / (Number of Employees for Year 2016)

lost time injury: any loss inproduction time due to an accident at the workplace

man-hours worked without any accident:

man-hours worked covering the longest period of days without accident between two accidents.

new occupational disease: any new confirmed case of a disease specified in the Third Schedule of the Workplace Safety and Health Act, i.e. aniline poisoning, anthrax, arsenical poisoning, asbestosis, barotrauma, beryllium poisoning, byssinosis, cadmium poisoning, carbamate poisoning, carbon bisulphide poisoning, chrome ulceration, chronic benzene poisoning, compressed air illness, cyanide poisoning, epitheliomatous ulceration (due to tar, pitch, bitumen, mineral oil or paraffin or any compound, product or residue of any such substance), hydrogen sulphide poisoning, occupational skin diseases, lead poisoning, liver angiosarcoma, manganese poisoning, mercurial poisoning, mesothelioma, noise-induced deafness, occupational asthma, organophosphate poisoning, phosphorous poisoning, poisoning from halogen derivatives of hydrocarbon compounds, repetitive strain disorder of the upper limb, silicosis, toxic anaemia and toxic hepatitis.

workplace: may refer to company, organization, project or worksite including those that are not required to be registered under the Workplace Safety and Health Act

Criteria for Awards

Applicants will be assessed on their lagging and leading indicators.

Lagging indicators

Applications will be evaluated only if the workplace:

  • did not have any accident (including occupational disease) that had caused death or permanent disablement, or that is classified as Dangerous Occurrence, in 2016/ 2017 and
  • did not receive any stop work order in 2016/ 2017and
  • did not have receive more than 2 compound fines and
  • did not have records in the Business Under Surveillance Programme in 2016/2017
  • has an organisation injury rate below of its industry as given in the table 1below
  • did not have any reportable accident during its operation for the whole year of 2016(workplaces must be in operation for the full year in 2016to be eligible for this criteria),

OR, the workplace have attained at least 1,500,000 man-hours worked without any accident in 2015 and 2016, with at least 750,000 man-hours attained in 2015(this criteria is also applicable to any workplaces that ended its operation within 2015),

OR, the workplace began its operation within 2016and achieved 1,500,000 man-hours worked without any accident in 2016(man-hours worked without any accident in 2014will not be taken into account).

Table 1

Industry / Organization Injury Rate (per 100,000 persons employed)
(For Performance, SHARP and RM Awards)
1 / Construction / 234
2 / Marine / 332
3 / Manufacturing / 207
4 / Other sectors / 158

The verification check on the reportable accident will be done from the information submitted in this application form against the MOM ireport system which will be taken as correct and no changes can be made, following the close of the application on 4 April 2017.Companies are required to make the correct report and amendments before 4 April 2017.

Bonus Criteria

Organisation’s track records of loss time injury will be taken into consideration as bonus criteria.

Leading indicators

The workplace must approach an organisation providing auditing services (list of organisations given in Part 7). The appointed auditor is required to perform scoring for 2 Checklist;

1) ConSASS/OSHMS Checklist:

To eligible for the Awards submission, it must achieve a Band III score in at least 70% of all elements in the checklist. Should a company intend to indicate ‘not-applicable” in certain items within the checklist, evidence must be provided to prove that the item is indeed “not applicable” for the company.

Please note that achieving a Band III score in at least 70% of all elements in the checklist is the minimum criteria, in the process of evaluation, the organiser will review all the scores from Band I to Band IV. Therefore, companies must audit the full checklist.

Please note that the latest version of ConSASS checklist is to be used, previous version of ConSASS checklist will not accepted. The latest version of ConSASS checklist can be downloaded here.

2) X Factor checklist, CultureSAFE Perception Survey and Evidence Based Assessment

This is a checklist with a diagnostic assessment on the WSH culture building initiatives from the company. The auditor is to perform the scoring based on the supported evidence produced.

Applicants are to conduct both the CultureSAFE perception survey and evidence based assessment (Step 1a and 1b of CultureSAFE cycle). The CultureSAFE Perception Survey will be used as application criteria and the results from step 1b will be used as an evaluation criteria.

Please refer to the various scenarios below for the eligibility:

Scenarios / Actions in 2016 / Required Actions in 2017
1 / Did Step 1a and 1b in 2016 / Do not require to perform Step 1a and 1b again. However, applicant may choose to perform the survey again if they wish.
2 / Did Step 1a in 2015 and Step 1b in 2016
3 / Did Step 1a in 2014/2015 but did not apply for WSH Awards 2016. / Require to perform Step 1a and 1b.

The minimum entry criteria for CultureSAFE index is 1.6 and above, if you did not attain the required index, you may wish to improve before applying for WSH Awards 2017.

Please refer to Annex A for detailed application procedures.

Evidence Based Assessment

Please contact one of the organisations which provide auditing services to perform the evidence based assessment. A list of approved organisations is also provided in Part 7. Please contact the organisation early.

Special note on auditing organisation

Please note that the same auditing organization can only provide audit service for a company up to 2 consecutive years. Another auditing organisation must be appointed for the 3rd year. This will commence from WSH Awards 2010, i.e. companies will need to re-appoint a new auditing organisation from 2012.

Special note on Joint Ventures

For joint ventures, the joint venture must be operating like a company. It must be around for at least 3 years with at least 3 ongoing projects. All projects belonging to the joint venture must meet the criteria.

Disqualification before announcement of results

The application may be disqualified if the following occurred in the workplace within 2016/2017before the announcement of results:

  • Any accident (include occupational diseases) that has caused death or permanent disablement.
  • Any stop work order
  • Any investigation, conviction or prosecution (including pending) of the workplace with regards to matters concerning the workplace under the Workplace Safety and Health Act or Workmen’s Compensation Act.
  • Submission of falsified information to meet the Awards criteria

Other factors of evaluation and Workplace visit for verification purposes

The following violations will also be taken into consideration:

  • Reporting violations
  • Demerit points
  • Ongoing investigations for any WSH-related matters
  • Any report of high profile accidents involving the company (seen in mass media in 2016/2017 till time of award) that would cast doubts on the company’s WSH performance

All applications will be thoroughly assessed and verified by the organiser. This may also include a visit to the workplaces.

Terms and Conditions

  • Application form must be correctly filled and signed. All supporting materials must be provided in a CD. Late entries will not be accepted.
  • All applicants are expected to ensure that all submitted documents are correct at the point of submission.
  • To ensure fairness of Awards, amendments after submission will not be accepted. Application with inaccurate information will be disqualified.
  • All winners are expected to work with the organiser to share their achievements with the industries following the announcement of the results.
  • The organiser is not responsible for any loss or damage to entries or supporting material.
  • The organiser will not return any entries or supporting material to the entrant.
  • The organiser reserves the right to decline any entry by an applicant or organisation who is being investigated for possible breach of Workplace Safety and Health Act or Work Injury Compensation Act (whether or not prosecution will be initiated) or any other governmental regulations, or where the acceptance of the entry may be detrimental to the objectives of the Workplace Safety & Health Performance Awards 2017.
  • The decision of the judges and/or organiser is final. The organiser will not accept any appeal.

Notes for approved auditor

  1. The organisation applying for the Award will pay you for your services.
  1. Please note that the same auditing organisation can only provide audit service for a company up to 2 consecutive years. Another auditing organisation must be appointed for the 3rd year. This is to commence from WSH Awards 2010.
  1. The organisation will provide you with:
  1. Hard copies of Parts 1, 2, 5a and 5b. Part 1 must be signed by the applicant. Part 5a, 5b and 6 must be completed.
  2. CD containing Parts 1 to 6 and all documentary evidences.

Please check whether the workplace should apply for WSHPA or SHARP before starting. You are to evaluate Part 3 and part 4 and then visit the workplace in person. You must complete both parts and sign Part 5. Part 3 and 4 may be printed either by you or the organisation engaging your services.

Complete the columns labeled “Results” and “Auditor’s Remark” and the space for “Auditor’s comments” in the printed copy of Part 3. You must fill and sign Part 6 before submitting your scores to WSHC.

  1. Complete the columns labeled “Results” and “Auditor’s Remark” in Part 3. You must fill and sign Part 6 before submitting your scores to WSHC.
  1. Please ensure that scores are correctly tabulated and all supporting evidence is submitted in CD, re-submission is not allowed.
  1. Please keep a photocopy of your entries for reference. You may give a copy of your scoring to the organisation that engages you for the services.
  1. The following are to be submitted to WSHC by 4 April 2017.

a. Parts 1 to 6 (completed)

b. CD which contains Parts 1 – 6 and the supporting documentary evidences.

How to apply for WSHPA – using Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) Audit Checklist

1.Decide if your workplace should apply for WSHPA Award.

Download the checklisthere.

You may use the checklist on page 11 to check if your workplace can meet the eligibility criteria. If it meets the eligibility criteria, you can do a self-score using the checklist.

If self-score is less than 70% of all elements within Band III, you may wish to improve before applying for WSH Awards 2017.

If the workplace attains a score of 70% or more from your self-scoring of Part 3, you can consider contacting one of the organisations which provide auditing services to evaluate your application. A list of approved organisations is also provided in Part 7. Please contact the organisation early.

2.Your organisation is to pay the auditing organisation for their services.

3.You need to submit the following to the auditor:

a. Hardcopies of:

  • Part 1 (completed and signed)
  • Part 2 (completed)
  • Part 5a and 5b (completed)

b.CD containing:

  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3 and 4
  • all documentary evidences required under Part 3 and 4
  • Part 5a and 5b

Please ensure accurate numbering of pages, use of hyperlinks and bookmarks in your application to help the auditor find the evidences easily. Any information that is wrongly referenced will be assumed to be not available. No score will be awarded if the information could not be traced in the CD. Incomplete application will not be processed.

Either you or your auditor may print Part 3. Do not print the supporting evidences.

4.Please indicate your organisation’s name on the CD.

5The name of the auditor visiting the workplace must be in the list of auditors given in Part 7.

6.The closing date is on 4 April 2017. The auditor must submit the completed Parts 1 to 5 (hard copies) and the CD to the Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) by the stipulated date.

How to apply for WSHPA Award – using ConSASS results

1.Construction companies or worksites need not engage an organisation providing auditing services if they wish to use their ConSASS results (October 2016 onwards). from the latest ConSASS checklist.They must pass Band III of all the elements (i.e. scored at least 70% of all elements within Band III). Organisations using ConSASS results need not complete Part 3.

2.You need to submit the following to WSHC:

a. Hardcopies of:

  • Parts 1, 2, 4 and 5. Part 1 must be signed. Do not print the documentary evidences. Part 5a and 5b must be completed.
  • Photo copy of the ConSASS score card as given by the auditor

b.CD containing:

  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 4, 5a and 5b
  • Safety and Health Management System manual of your organisation
  • ConSASS audit checklist scored by your auditor with Score card.
  • all documentary evidences as required for the ConSASS audit

Please ensure accurate numbering of pages and bookmarks in your application to help the WSHC evaluator find the evidences easily. Any information that is wrongly referenced will be assumed to be not available. Incomplete application will not be processed.

  1. Please indicate your organisation’s name on the CD.
  1. The closing date is on 4 April 2017.

Annex A

How to apply for WSHPA Award – Completion of CultureSAFE Perception survey, Evidence-based assessment and X factor checklist.

CultureSAFE Perception survey

1.The CultureSAFE programme requires participating organizations to perform a diagnostic assessment of their WSH culture through a CultureSAFE Perception Survey (Step 1a of the CultureSAFE cycle).

The survey comprises of questionnaires that will require the organisation’s employees to give feedback on current WSH practices at their workplaces.

  1. Company can perform the CultureSAFE perception survey using their own resources or engage the CultureSAFE Consultant or Assessor for assistance.
  1. To participate or find out more about the CultureSAFE Perception Survey, Please go to and navigate for ‘CultureSAFE’ under the Programme tab, then refer to the ‘How to apply’ section at the bottom of the page.
  1. Please complete the declaration form in Part 5(a) for the CultureSAFE Perception Survey.

Evidence-based assessment

  1. Upon completion of the CultureSAFE Perception survey, please engage a CultureSAFE Consultant or Assessor in part 7 to perform the Evidence-based assessment.
  1. Please note that Evidence-based assessment MUST be done by CultureSAFE Consultant or Assessor.

Revised X factor checklist

1. Download the checklisthere.

  1. Contact the auditing organization listed in part 7 to perform the audit on the checklist. Please ensure all supporting evidence is present during the audit.
  1. Your organisation is to pay the auditing organisation for their services.
  1. Please ensure accurate numbering of pages, use of hyperlinks and bookmarks in your application to help the auditor find the evidences easily. Any information that is wrongly referenced will be assumed to be not available. No score will be awarded if the information could not be traced in the CD.
  1. Incomplete application will not be processed.
  1. Please note that there is no minimum score for this checklist in terms of application

Where to submit

  • Please submit the application in an envelope to:

WSHPerformance Awards2017

Workplace Safety and Health Council

1500 Bendemeer Road, #04-01
Ministry of Manpower Services Centre, Singapore 339946

  • The application must reach us by 4 April 2017. Do not submit the application on Saturdays or Sundays.
  • Please make an appointment with Jayson Quek at or 6692 4999 prior to submission.
  • Please contact if you have any queries.

Checklist to help you decide if your workplace should submit the application:

Item / Yes/ No / Remarks
1 / Self-Score at least 70% of all elements within Band III in the OSHMS Audit checklist or in ConSASS? / If “No”, consider improving instead;
2 / Fatal accident in 2015 or 2016 / If “Yes”, do not apply.
3 / Permanent disability case in 2015 or 2016 / If “Yes”, do not apply.
4 / Dangerous Occurrence case in 2015 or 2016 / If “Yes”, do not apply.
5 / Stop work order in 2016 or 2017 (till date) / If “Yes”, do not apply.
6 / More than 2 compound fines / If “Yes”, do not apply.
7a / Ifthere is/are accident(s) in 2016,
i. confirm more than 1,500,000 man-hours worked without any accident in 2015and 2016with at least 750,000 manhours in 2016 (includes workplace that ended operation in 2016), or
ii. if workplace started operation in 2016, confirm more than 1,500,000 man-hours worked without any accident within 2016 / If cannot meet either i. or ii., do not apply.
7b / If there is no accident in 2016, confirm
i. workplace functioned for full year of 2016, or .
ii. workplace functioned for at least 8 months in 2016. / If cannot meet either i. or ii., do not apply.
8 / Workplace’s injury rate below 50% of Industry rate (WSHPA or SHARP) / If “No”, do not apply.
9 / Completion of:
  1. ConSASS/OSHMS checklist with scores
  2. X factor checklist
  3. CultureSAFE perception survey
  4. CultureSAFE Evidence based assessment
/ If cannot meet either i, ii, iii or iv, do not apply.
10 / Part 1, 2, 5a and 5b are to be completed, Part 1 is signed
11 / Parts 1, 2, 3,4 5a and 5b are in CD and all referencing correct
12 / Name of the auditor visiting the workplace is in the list given in Part 7.

Part 1