Celebrating Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety at the Romanian Health and Safety Awards Gala 2024

The event recognized the efforts of Romanian companies to create safe and sustainable workplaces. The gala highlighted innovative programs, preventive organizational culture, and visionary leadership in occupational health and safety.

The Romanian Health and Safety Awards for Excellence is a flagship event dedicated to promoting excellence in workplace health and safety. The awards recognize and reward companies, teams, and professionals who contribute to transforming and improving safety culture across various economic sectors. Congratulations to all finalists and winners of the 2024 edition!

1. Zero Harm Award

Winner: MECHROM INDUSTRY

The company achieved outstanding safety performance, reaching 2,212 days without workplace accidents and adopting the “Zero Harm” philosophy as an organizational principle.

Nominees:

• CHRISTOF INDUSTRIES: Exceptional LTI rate (0.27) due to efficient training and procedures.

• FUERDA GROUP: Three years without accidents through integrated prevention measures.

• VODAFONE ROMANIA: 42 months without incidents, driven by initiatives like “Safety First.”

2. Health and Safety Ambassador of the Year

Winner: Valter STĂNCIULESCU-GORAN

An inspirational leader promoting innovative HSE concepts and engaging the community of specialists.

Nominees:

• Daniel MILITARU: Advocating a humanistic vision of safety, emphasizing moral responsibility.

• Lucian MUICA: Transforming organizational culture through innovative projects.

3. Health and Safety Culture Transformation

Winner: ELECTROGRUP

Introduced digitalized training and enhanced PPE equipment, creating a safe and modern working environment.

Nominees:

• AMEROPA ROMANIA: Integrated contractors into safety programs.

• BEKO ROMANIA: Digital application for quick and efficient audits.

• CHRISTOF INDUSTRIES: Extending safety culture to partnering contractors.

4. Best Safety Program/Initiative

Winner: „În Grija Mea” Program – EVRYO

An ambitious project aimed at eliminating accidents, based on communication and prevention.

Nominees:

• PIC Project – BEKO Romania: Holistic organizational shift focused on safety.

• “Safety Mind 360” – Maspex: Preventive training for the new generation of employees.

• Training Digitalization – SBR - Soletanche Bachy Romania: VR use for efficient on-site training.

5. Health and Safety Manager of the Year

Winner: Augustin MERLAN, BEKO Romania

An experienced leader implementing preventive programs that have created a safe work environment.

Nominees:

• Lucian MUICA: Expert in regulations and EHS best practices.

• Cristina GUDIU: Leading HSE initiatives in the brewing industry since 2001.

6. HSE Team of the Year

Winner: Health & Safety Team, Ameropa

Dedicated professionals promoting best practices and safety across the group’s entities.

Nominees:

• HSE Team, Alka Trading: Small but highly effective, with significant impact on the company.

• H&S Team, Beko Romania: Advocating open communication and accountability.

• E.ON Romania & DelgazGrid: 50 experts overseeing the safety of 7,000 employees.

7. Occupational Safety Campaign of the Year

Winner: Ergonomics Risk Assessment – TenarisSilcotub

Implemented exoskeletons to reduce musculoskeletal disorders.

Nominees:

• Safety Month – Beko Romania: Annual initiative to promote safety awareness.

• Road Safety Campaign – Christof Industries: Reducing incidents through education and monitoring.

• „În Grija Mea” – EVRYO: Proactive risk management for a preventive culture.

8. Most Innovative Product in Health & Safety

Winner: Univet 5X2 OTG Safety Glasses: Optimal protection for eyeglass wearers, featuring a wide visual field and ergonomic design. 

Nominees:

• Mobile Gantry System – Azomureș and Eolica TS: A mobile lifeline system for employee safety, unique in Romania, enabling simultaneous use by two people and equipped with a height rescue system.

• ADVENTURE Backpack with Integrated Harness (Kratos Safety): Ergonomic combination for working at heights, simplifying traditional equipment.

• EXONIT 852 & 853 Gloves by MAPA Professional. 360° protection against impact, excellent grip in wet environments, high-quality materials, and ergonomic design to reduce muscle strain and boost productivity.

9. Best Safety Service

Winner: Forklift Safety Systems – Fleet Management and Traffic Solutions Advanced solutions for fleet safety, reducing accidents and improving productivity.

Nominees:

• Road Safety Campaign – Christof Industries: Enhancing defensive driving through monitoring and incident reduction.

• COMET Platform – Cummins Craiova: Systematic approach for root cause analysis and effective preventive measures.

10. Sustainable Product

Winner: Oil and Gas Leak Monitoring Solutions with Drones – Christof Industries

 Drones equipped with high-precision sensors reduce worker exposure to risks and optimize sustainability by cutting emissions.

Nominees:

• Screwsol® Technology – SBR - Soletanche Bachy Romania : Eco-friendly geotechnical pilings reducing carbon footprint by 30%.

• Univet 553 Zeronoise Bio Circular Balanced Glasses: Sustainably manufactured from recycled polycarbonate, cutting emissions by 66%.

11. Green Impact Award for Responsible Design

Winner: MAPA Professional – Ultrane 664 Gloves. Gloves made from recycled fibers with eco-friendly packaging, reusing one PET bottle per pair, promoting sustainability without compromising safety.

Nominees:

• DS Smith Paper Zărnești: 100% recycled production for corrugated cardboard.

• ECOPact – Holcim: Low-carbon concrete for sustainable construction.

12. Best Safety Training Program
Winner: Safety Mind 360 – Maspex. Innovative program promoting safety culture with tailored team training and prevention-focused initiatives.

Nominees:

• VR System – Christof Industries: Realistic and safe training for hazard identification in the oil & gas industry.

• Safety Site Visits – Soletanche Bachy Romania: Educational visits for students offering practical safety training.

• Expanding Partner Capabilities – Vodafone Romania: HSE workshops to reduce operational risks.
 

13. Campaign of the Year in Safety

Winner: “Integrating HSE into Education” – Beko Romania Educational project dedicated to students, combining theory and practice to build a solid safety culture.

Nominees:

• “Be Visible!” – Ameropa Romania: Enhancing employee visibility with reflective equipment.

• „În Grija Mea” – EVRYO: Internal campaign to strengthen safety culture and prevent risks.