Each year around 100 work-related fatalities and nearly 30,000 serious injuries occur at work places across the state, a poignant reminder a Safe Work Australia Week starts from 24 October.


Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien said that that promoting workplace health and safety is vital to cutting the Queensland workplace injury and fatality toll.

“These workplace incidents cost the Queensland economy more than $5.2 billion each year," he said.

“Safe Work Australia Week is for all Queenslanders – whether you’re a small, medium or large business, an office worker or labourer, an apprentice or manager, from the country or the city, or work in an office or outdoors.

“It’s the perfect opportunity for employers and workers to look carefully at their workplace health and safety practices and systems and how they can be improved.”

Mr O'Brien said that Workplace Health and Safety Queensland had many events planned during Safe Work Week to raise awareness of the importance of a safe and healthy workplace for all Queenslanders.

“Rugby league legend Mal Meninga has taken up the role as a safety ambassador for Safe Work Week this month and will be helping to spread the safety message during the week,” he said.

For a list of events and how to get involved in Safe Work Australia Week visit the website or call the Workplace Health and Safety Infoline on 1300 369 915.