This National Safe Work Month, Safe Work Australia is encouraging all Australians to make safety their business.
National Safe Work Month is held every October and provides an opportunity for workplaces across Australia to recognise the importance of work health and safety.
The impacts of work-related injuries and fatalities are far reaching, affecting individuals, families and the broader community.
This year’s Safe Work Month theme, safety is everyone’s business, calls on workplaces across the nation to make safety their business.
“Creating safe and healthy workplaces is vital – this October I urge workplaces across Australia to make safety their business and participate in National Safe Work Month,” Safe Work Australia chief executive officer Marie Boland said.
“This year we want workplaces to think about safety as part of the everyday business of their workplace—creating a safe and healthy workplace that is free from physical and psychological harm benefits everyone.
“Having a safe and healthy workplace is a fundamental right for all workers, across all occupations and industries.
“Commit to making work health and safety core to how you do business this National Safe Work Month and beyond.”
Events over the month are already kicking off and will include talks, workshops, breakfasts and morning teas designed to foster conversations about work health and safety.
Looking for events specific to your area? Safe Work Australia has an interactive map, or you can find events in your state here.
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