Safe Work Australia is the national policy agency responsible for work health and safety, and workers’ compensation arrangements in Australia. Everyone should be safe at work – no injury or death is acceptable. During October, businesses, employers and workers across Australia are encouraged to join National Safe Work Month and commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces for all. This year the theme is ‘Work Health and Safety through COVID-19‘.
“Around 107,000 people made a workers’ compensation claim for serious injury or illness in 2017-18.”
2020 has seen workplaces having to quickly adapt their practices and procedures to address the WHS concerns and risks arising from COVID-19. Australian businesses, employers and workers have all experienced the wide-reaching impacts of COVID-19, National Safe Work Month provides an opportunity to acknowledge the challenges experienced and work towards ensuring all workplaces are safe and healthy.
Get involved this October by:
- Organising a fundraiser
- Taking care of yourself and colleagues in the workplace
- Raising awareness on social media
For more information, visit:
https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/national-safe-work-month