Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Along with the application, for how many years’ HSE records are required to be submitted?

We require the statistics for three years that is 2021, 2020 & 2019. However, all the evidence shall be from the year 2021.

  1. Does our representative need to be personally present to clarify the queries?

This award evaluation is on the basis of the evidence submitted along with the award application. If any clarifications are required, the representative will be called to clarify the queries.

  1. Does this award have International Recognition?

ASSE GCC Excellence award is organized by the American Society of Safety Professionals, which is the oldest safety society in the world and recognized internationally having chapters all around.

  1. In how many award categories can an Organization participate?

An organization can submit THREE AWAD APPLICATIONS ONLY, if they have implemented the requirements mentioned in the respective Key performance questionnaire and if the evidence can be submitted.

  1. How much should the organization pay as an Application Fee?
  • Registration fee of USD 350 or in Kuwait Dinars (KD) 100 for applying for the first award title.
  • An additional fee of USD 175 or in Kuwait Dinars (KD) 50 each for applying for any additional awards.
  • For applying in different award categories; the organization shall submit a separate award application with the corresponding registration fee as given above.
  • Registration fees shall accompany the award application.

This registration fee is non-refundable. The Registration fee should be in the form of Cash, Cheque or Bank transfer.

  1. How should the organization pay the Application Fee?

The Registration fee shall be in the form of:

1. Cash 2. Cheque 3. Bank Transfer 4. Transfer through the Bookeey link

In case of cheque or bank transfer draw in favor of

AC Name : American Foundation for Security and Safety

Bank : Kuwait Finance House

Branch : Mubarak Al-Khabeer

Account # 281010013892

IBAN # KW71KFHO0000000000281010013892

SWIFT CODE : KFHOKWKW

Bookeey link: https://www.bookeey.com/portal/PL/as189sp0297

(Bookeey.com is a trusted gateway which is providing online payment solutions to ASSP Kuwait Chapter. You can pay the fee through the link and send us the screenshot as confirmation)

  1. How should the organization submit its application?

Electronically through online or USB, CDs…. etc

  1. In the Service Sector which type of Industries is falling in?

It can be catering, hotels, cleaning, hospitals, banks, warehousing, retailing etc.

  1. What do we mean by the “Project/Contract Specific” category?

An organization applies for the HSE excellence award with data on a specific project or contract in which it operates.

  1. What do you mean by Facility & Maintenance?

Facility & Maintenance sectors are those organizations that work for the buildings of other facility maintenance including, civil, mechanical, Fire Protection, electrical etc.

  1. What is the difference between “Award Title” and “Award Category”?

Award title is the award given based on the evaluation of their respective key performance questionnaire and the category is in which they are experts and the submission of the data related to that.

  1. Will the Award Evaluation Panel be requesting more evidence to clarify the submitted information?

Yes, only if required.

  1. Will the Award Evaluation Panel be visiting our sites?

The visit will be based on requirement; the evaluation committee reserves the right to make a visit if required.

  1. To whom should the Organization be contacting for any clarification regarding the Award Application filling?

Sr. Executive Officer – Chapter Operations

American Society of Safety Professionals – Kuwait Chapter

Email: contact@kuwait.assp.org

Mobile: +965 55199859

  1. What is “Gold Medal”? Should I pay the additional application fee for this Recognition?

Recognizing the organizations that have consecutively won the HSE Excellence Gold Award five times (including the current year). No additional fee is required for this recognition.

  1. What is the “Best Debut Entry Award”? Should I pay the additional application fee for this Recognition?

Recognizing the best entry from Organizations participating for the first time. No additional fee is required for this recognition.

  1. What is the platinum award? Should I pay the additional application fee for this Recognition?

Organizations showcasing Exemplary achievement in HSE Excellence Award Category–To be judged by the Adjudication Panel.