The competition calls for entries on the theme of ‘safety and health in the workplace’, with a special focus on risk prevention. The aim is to show how employers and employees can work together to prevent occupational accidents and illnesses. All photographers – professional or amateur – are invited to submit their entries before 31 August 2011, via the website www.osha-photocompetition.eu
An international jury of professional photographers and health and safety experts will select the best entries, with a first prize of €3,000 (£2,677) to be awarded to the winner. Second and third placed entries will win €2,000 and €1,000 respectively. This year, for the first time, a youth prize of €1,000 will also be awarded to the best entrant aged under 21.
“Over recent years, there has been an increased awareness of occupational safety and health in the EU,” said EU-OSHA director Dr Jukka Takala. “Nonetheless, there is still more to be done to ensure that workers across Europe are protected against workplace risks. In launching the second edition of the competition this year, we are looking to get a true picture of how occupational safety and health is seen across Europe. The addition of a youth prize is intended to spread the message of workplace safety to the next generation of Europe’s employees to help keep them safe from occupational risks in years to come."
Winners will be selected in September 2011 and announced at the Healthy Workplaces Campaign closing event to be held in Bilbao in November 2011.
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