Safe Work Australia Week in October
This year, national Safe Work Australia Week will be celebrated from 21-27 October.
Held annually, Safe Work Australia Week encourages all working Australians to focus on improving health and safety in their workplaces to reduce death, injury and disease. It reminds us all that safety should be a priority all year round.
The theme of this year’s week, ’Safety begins with ‘S’ but starts with You‘ reminds Australian workers that anyone can lead safety in their workplace.
Throughout October, states and territories will also be raising awareness of work health and safety through their own safe work weeks or months and will be promoting a range of activities and events to the public.
“I encourage organisations and workers to become involved with activities in their state or territory and make work health and safety a priority,” Phillips said.
“It doesn’t matter whether you are the CEO or an entry-level worker, it is up to you to start improving safety.”
For more information about Safe Work Australia Week, to register to become a Safety Ambassador or to find out about activities in your state or territory, visit the website.
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