WSH Sharp Award Audit
The WSH Sharp Award Audit is an evaluation process that recognizes large-scale projects or worksites with good safety and health performance as well as effective workplace safety and health management systems. The audit assesses compliance with the ConSASS (Construction Safety and Health Assessment System) or WSHMS (Workplace Safety and Health Management System) checklist, using a methodology that includes document review, site inspection, and interviews of key personnel. It is conducted by Ministry of Manpower (MOM) approved WSH auditors from accredited auditing organizations.
- The award targets projects or worksites with significant manpower and complex management, such as shipyard projects, construction sites, and large corporate projects.
- The audit scope includes assessing compliance with safety and health management systems, and verifying scores on the ConSASS or WSHMS checklists.
- The audit process involves pre-audit liaison, opening meeting, site inspections, interviews, closing meeting, report preparation, and follow-up.
- The audit uses a 300-question standard checklist published by the WSH Council.
- Auditors must record reasons for any checklist items marked "not applicable" and assess if the project meets criteria.
- Conflict of interest is managed by limiting auditors to conduct audits for up to three award applications for the same company, among other measures.
- Applicants are subject to verification of incident reports and supporting documentation by WSH Council and MOM with risks of disqualification for discrepancies, accidents, or false information.
- The audit typically requires about 3 man-days to complete.
Why We Need It?
- Validating and recognizing good safety and health practices on project sites, helping to build trust and credibility for the company.
- Promoting a culture of safety by ensuring projects comply with established safety management standards, reducing accidents and injuries.
- Providing a structured and comprehensive evaluation through an official audit process, which helps organizations identify strengths and areas for improvement in their safety systems.
- Enhancing company reputation and brand awareness by achieving the prestigious SHARP award.
- Driving continuous improvement in workplace safety and health through rigorous assessment and feedback from qualified auditors.
- Differentiating projects in competitive industries like construction, shipyards, and manufacturing by setting high benchmarks for WSH performance.
Safety and Health Award Recognition for Projects (SHARP) Award
- Recognizes large-scale projects or worksites that demonstrate exemplary safety and health performance and effective workplace safety and health management systems.
- Typical recipients include shipyard projects, large construction sites, and major organizational projects.
- The award application requires compliance with relevant safety management checklists or certifications specific to the industry, such as ConSASS for construction or WSHMS for marine and manufacturing.
- Projects must meet criteria such as injury rate thresholds and man-hour minimums without major safety breaches.
- The evaluation includes verification and audits conducted by Ministry of Manpower approved WSH auditors.
- Differentiating projects in competitive industries like construction, shipyards, and manufacturing by setting high benchmarks for WSH performance.
The WSH Performance Award is indispensable for motivating organizations to embed workplace safety and health as an integral part of their operations, leading to safer workplaces, healthier employees, and stronger, more resilient businesses. It serves as a key enabler for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to workplace safety and health through sound management systems and sustained performance excellence. By setting high standards and recognizing outstanding efforts, the award encourages continuous improvement, innovation, and ownership of WSH responsibilities among businesses.