The Annual MBA North CHS Safety Competition culminated in an awards ceremony held at the Accolade Hotel in Midrand. The competition is funded by Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM).
The competition is conducted to encourage organisations to establish effective systems for managing occupational health and safety, as well as to instil the aspects of safety culture in the daily duties of workers and employers,”
As Winner of the Best OHS Manager award, James Flint from WBHO Construction, noted: “It is always nice to be recognised. There needs to be more positive reinforcement in the industry. This year was very competitive. Only two or three of WBHO Construction’s projects received places and all of them have a five-star grading. Safety in the industry is definitely improving.”
Arcstone Property maintenance CEO, Dave Raichlin, said he hoped that the awards ceremony and auditing process will give the company the opportunity to grow and become a sub-contractor for larger companies participating in the competition. “Our main reason for entering is to learn,” said Raichlin. “We only hear about the bad things that happen in the safety industry. Events like this promote the positive aspects of health and safety.”
Elsa Jacobs, director at ER Signs and Safety, noted that more manufacturers should participate: “It is great that MBA North has given manufacturers the opportunity to be audited for the awards and that it supports both small and big businesses,” she said. ER Signs and Safety won the first prize in the Manufacturers category. Congratulatios to the category winners listed below.
| CATEGORY | WINNER |
| Best-Performing OHS Manager | James Flint, WBHO Construction |
| Best OHS Officer | Megan Johnson, Liviero Building |
| Best OHS Representative | Melusi Vilakazi – WBHO Construction |
| Best Contracts Manager | Clayton Oxley, Tiber/WBHO Joint Venture |
| Best Client Agent | Shone Dirker, Cairnmead Industrial Consultants |
| Best Sub-Contractor (without site establishment) | Gauteng Piling |
| Category A: Plant and Storage | Tiber Construction |
| Category B1: Allied Trades | Peri Formwork Scaffolding Engineering, JHB |
| Category B2: Manufacturers | ER Signs and Safety, Springs |
| Category C: <R10 m | GVK-Siya Zama Construction, Wits Phase 2D |
| Category D: R10 m to <R25 | GVK-Siya Zama Construction, Aloe Ridge Hotel |
| Category E: R25 m to <R75 m | NMC – Samrand Industrial Park |
| Category F: R75 m to <R150 m | Aveng Grinaker LTD – Rosebank Fire Station |
| Category G: R150 m to <R300 m | Liviero Building Javett: UP Art Centre |
| Category H: R300 m to <R500 m | Group Five, Werkmans H/O |
| Category I: >R500 m | SSBR JV, Kusile Building |
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