Risk Reduction Through Design Awards 2024/25: Celebrating workplace safety innovations

The Risk Reduction Through Design Awards 2024/25, sponsored by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), are open for nominations.

These awards aim to highlight employers in the UK who have successfully reduced workplace risks, particularly those related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Focus on musculoskeletal disorders

MSDs, which include injuries affecting the back, joints, and limbs, are a significant concern in many workplaces.

The awards seek to recognise companies that have made simple changes to their work environments or processes, resulting in a substantial reduction in musculoskeletal risks for their employees. This could involve reducing tasks that require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, or awkward postures.

The awards are divided into two categories:

1. Best overall MSD risk reduction through design award.
2. Small to medium enterprise (SME) award.

Who can apply?

The awards are open to all UK employers who have designed and implemented solutions to reduce musculoskeletal risks. Winners will be announced at the CIEHF awards event in April 2025, with their achievements being used as case studies by HSE to promote best practices in workplace safety.

Nominations can be made up until 31 January 2025.

If you have made efforts to improve your workplace safety, then why not apply and gain recognition for your efforts in improving workplace safety?

For more information, see: https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/msd-awards.htm