Edition 78, May 2010

Safe Work Australia award winners

Outstanding work health and safety initiatives were recognised at the 5th Annual Safe Work Australia Awards, presented at Parliament House in Canberra last month.

The Awards acknowledged 36 finalists in their efforts to reduce the number of deaths, injury and disease in Australian workplaces.

Safe Work Australia Chair, Mr Tom Phillips AM, said that by becoming a finalist in these Awards each individual and organisation has demonstrated an impressive commitment to work health and safety.

"These Awards recognise the important work that organisations and individuals are doing to make work health and safety a top priority to ensure everyone returns home safely.

"More than 135 000 Australians are seriously injured at work each year and more than 260 die as a result of work-related injuries and this can be prevented through the adoption of safer work practices," said Mr Phillips.

Finalists in each of the four Awards categories were winners in the state, territory or Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission awards. An independent judging panel considered each finalist's award submission before deciding on the final winners.

"I encourage businesses and individuals to follow in the footsteps of these winners and enter the awards at their jurisdictional level so they too can be recognised for their efforts", said Mr Phillips.

Each year, the Awards provide an opportunity to focus attention on one of the most important aspects of our work life, which is to ensure the safety of ourselves and our colleagues.

To show you value the importance of health and safety in the workplace, get involved in Safe Work Australia Week by organising an activity in your workplace.

For more information visit www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/swa/SafeWorkAusWeek/SafetyAwards/

 

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