The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has launched its 2027 Health and Safety Awards, inviting organisations across all sectors to demonstrate their commitment to workplace safety and accident prevention.
Sponsored by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), the awards recognise organisations that demonstrate strong health and safety management, effective risk control and continuous improvement.
Recognising excellence in workplace safety
The annual awards provide independent recognition of an organisation’s commitment to protecting employees and improving workplace health, safety and wellbeing.
According to RoSPA, achieving an award can help businesses strengthen assurance, demonstrate compliance, enhance their reputation and provide evidence of safety performance to leadership teams.
The scheme also offers health and safety professionals an opportunity to highlight the contribution of their work to accident prevention.
International recognition across industries
Established in 1956, the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards have developed into an international programme recognising achievements in occupational health and safety.
The scheme receives more than 2,000 entries annually from over 60 countries, representing more than 30 industry sectors.
RoSPA describes the programme as the world’s largest and most prestigious health and safety awards scheme.
Award categories for different organisations
The awards are open to organisations of all sizes, including multinational companies, public sector bodies, charities, small and medium enterprises and fleet operators.
Categories include Achievement Awards, recognising overall health and safety performance, and Fleet Safety Awards, which assess occupational road risk management.
Competitive Sector Awards also allow organisations to benchmark their performance against others operating within their industry.
Supporting continuous improvement
Entries are assessed by safety experts, with the judging process designed to recognise organisations demonstrating effective workplace safety practices.
RoSPA highlights that participation can support improvements in workforce behaviour, risk management and organisational performance.
The awards also provide an opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their safety credentials when competing for contracts and tenders.
Hannah McConnell, Head of QHSE at international facilities management company OCS said: “OCS values its participation in the RoSPA Awards as an opportunity to collaborate and recognise our commitment to health and safety, celebrate the dedication of our people, and continually improve standards to ensure everyone goes home safe every day.”
Becky Hickman, CEO, RoSPA said: “A RoSPA Award is the world’s most recognised and respected symbol of health and safety excellence.
“Whether you are a first-time entrant or a long-standing participant, the awards provide an opportunity to benchmark your performance, gain independent recognition and demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to keeping people safe.
“Every year we see organisations from an extraordinary range of sectors and countries sharing best practice and showcasing the innovation, leadership and dedication that help prevent accidents and save lives. We look forward to welcoming entrants to the 2027 Awards.”
Dee Arp, Chief Quality Officer at NEBOSH and Head Judge of the RoSPA Awards said: “The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards recognise organisations that not only achieve high standards, but also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, strong leadership and protecting their people.
“As headline sponsor, we are proud to support an awards programme that celebrates excellence and showcases the positive impact that effective health and safety management can have on organisations, workers and society as a whole.”
