Last week, the National Safety Council announced the finalists for its 2024 Green Cross for Safety® awards. The safety awards are presented annually to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in keeping people safe on and off the job.
“This year’s Green Cross for Safety award finalists keep safety top of mind so everyone can live their fullest lives,” said Lorraine Martin, president and CEO of the National Safety Council. “We are proud to recognize these teams for valuing safety every single day. We thank them for all they do to keep workers safe and look forward to celebrating the presentation of the awards together in Orlando next month.”
Finalists for the 2024 Green Cross for Safety awards, by category, are:
Safety Advocate (sponsored by First Student)
Recognizes those who have made a significant impact on safety by raising awareness and bringing about change.
- Altumint, Suffolk, VA Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program
- Boston Children’s Hospital, Safe Play Starts Here
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 103, Sobriety Group
Safety Excellence
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Fatigue Remains Top Risk For Workplace InjuriesRecognizes a corporation, coalition or organization that relentlessly pursued safety.
- Aramco Northern Area Producing, Traffic Safety Program
- CIMA, CIMA STAR Program
- Ingredion, SIF/PSIF Prevention
Safety Innovation (sponsored by Amazon)
Recognizes a researcher, corporation or organization that approached a long-held challenge and developed a transformative response to the problem.
- AtkinsRéalis, Rad-Bot™
- The Boeing Company, Safety DOJO
- Nutrien, Tele-Remote Mining Technology
The winner of each category will be announced on September 16 at the 2024 Green Cross Celebration, which will be held in Orlando during the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.
