Nominations are now open for the 35th edition of the Victorian WorkSafe Awards.
The awards celebrate and honour workplaces that adopt best practices and cultivate a culture where safety is paramount and encourage others to follow suit.
The awards also recognise the critical work of Victoria’s health and safety representatives (HSRs), which will again be highlighted in the Health and Safety Representative of the Year category.
WorkSafe Chief Executive Joe Calafiore said it was important to celebrate and reward the efforts of business and individuals who are excelling at keeping Victorian workers safe.
“The WorkSafe Awards represent a legacy of commitment to workplace health and safety and I would encourage individuals and businesses large and small to nominate,” he said.
“In our 35th year, we honour those who have gone above and beyond, setting standards and championing a culture of safety that ensures workers return home safely every day.”
A diverse range of employers were recognised last year, with emergency services, local councils and aged care providers amongst the 16 finalists from more than 100 nominations received across the award categories.
The categories for this year’s WorkSafe Awards are:Commitment to Prevention of Mental Injury in the Workplace; Farm Safety Solution; Health and Safety Representative of the Year; Leading Return to Work Practice; OHS Leadership/Achievement; Worker Return to Work Achievement Award and Workplace Health and Safety Solution of the Year.
Nominations are open to all Victorian-based employers and workers and entrants can nominate themselves or another person.
Entries close onJune 21 and winners will be announced early next year.
For more information: worksafe.vic.gov.au/awards
