25 October 2010
Safe Work Australia Chair, Tom Phillips AM, today congratulated the 53 leaders around Australia who have become National Safe Work Australia Week Safety Ambassadors.
“Today marks the start of Safe Work Australia Week – an opportunity for all Australians to focus on the importance of safety among their workforce,” Mr Phillips said.
“Safety Ambassadors promote safe working environments and encourage all Australian workers to concentrate on workplace safety to reduce death, injury and disease.”
This year, Safety Ambassadors include leaders from government, business, industry and employer and employee associations.
In its sixth year, National Safe Work Australia Week is held from 24 to 30 October. All states and territories are participating in Safe Work Australia Week by holding a range of free activities and information sessions on workplace safety.
Mr Phillips said it’s not too late to get involved in National Safe Work Australia Week to promote safety in the workplace.
“More than 260 Australians die as a result of work related injuries and over 135 000 are seriously injured every year. National Safe Work Australia Week reminds us all that safety in the workplace is a country-wide priority.
“The simple philosophy of there being no excuse for any accident can only be upheld if everyone has a strong commitment to workplace safety,” Mr Phillips said.
For more information on National Safe Work Australia Week and the 2010 Safety Ambassadors please visit www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au