Why safe working procedures are so important

An incident at work can be more than just a physical injury. For Tiffany Ward, it impacted on her life, friends and family, and will continue to do so for years.

At just 18 years of age, Ward received horrific injuries to her arms after she was caught in a potato auger. The machine was turned on as she was cleaning inside it.

Now 22, Ward is sharing her story during Safe Work Week in the hope that her message will inspire others to stay safe at work.

"My message to workers, especially young workers, is that it can happen to anybody - you don't want to go through what Matt, my family and I have had to endure or have to tell someone their family member isn't coming home after work," she said.

During Safe Work Week, she will also be posting journal entries on the website to share some details of how she coped during her recovery.

Ward added, "My husband Matt, my family and I are truly overwhelmed by the kind messages of support. Every day we think about our most important reasons for staying safe at work, I hope you do the same."

To watch her story - In it for the long haul: The Tiffany Ward story - visit the website.