AVIVA NDB Insurance's national safety awards

Short listing of applications received for the National Safety Awards evolved and sponsored by AVIVA NDB Insurance - is nearing completion and the presentation of the prestigious awards for the safest workplaces is scheduled to take place on October 21, in collaboration with the Department of Labour and the Employees Trust Fund Board.

The Awards Scheme is part of AVIVA NDB's extensive Corporate Responsibility initiatives to inculcate safety in the workplace. A team of top safety professionals are in the process of carefully validating the completed questionnaires submitted by the entrants earlier this year.

This stringent process includes site visits in addition to meeting various criteria. This year an unprecedented number of corporate organisations are vying for the prestigious award. Only 21 awards will be presented under all-island and sectoral categories.

The final presentation of awards is scheduled to be held in the presence of a gathering of participants, corporate and government invitees.

The award scheme was launched in 1994 to encourage accident-free workplaces and is held every two years. National Safety Awards has become a coveted benchmark for organisations demonstrating their concern for employees.

From a business perspective, a safe workplace ultimately results in high productivity, performance and profitability benefiting the country as a whole.

The Company's multi-faceted campaigns to promote different aspects of safety among various categories range from focusing on lighting crackers safely during festive celebrations to road safety and ensuring the safety of Poson pilgrims who use reservoirs and tanks in Anuradhapura during the season.

Campaigns over the years have successfully reduced accidents and earned commendations.