Every year approximately 100 people die and 30,000 Queenslanders are seriously injured at work. Overall, total workplace incidents cost the Queensland economy over $5.2 billion each year. This means that on average 577 Queensland workers suffer a serious work-related injury or disease every week.
Safe Work Australia Week (SWAW), now in it's fifth year, is a national week which focuses attention on workplace safety issues. It aims to encourage all working Australians to get involved in, and concentrate on, safety in their workplace to reduce death, injury and disease. Visit the national website (non-Queensland Government website).
Queensland's theme for 2009 is Healthier and safer workplaces. Healthier and safer worker. The theme links to the Queensland Government's Toward Q2 strategy.
To find out how you can get involved click here
Email: safe@deir.qld.gov.au
Phone: Workplace Health and Safety Infoline 1300 369 915
Meet the Safe Work Australia Week ambassadors
Hon. Cameron Dick MP
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Dr Andrew Rochford
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Shane Webcke
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