The previous decade laid the foundation to ensure Australia becomes one of the safest places to work. This has been achieved through consistency and learning, enhancing the model regulatory framework, responding to regular and persistent Work Health and Safety challenges, and reducing harm. But there is still work to be done beyond a regulatory level. It’s up to every business in Australia to do their part. 

Australian companies need to keep their eyes set on the national goal of the Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Strategy over the next ten years: reduce worker fatalities, injuries, and illness.

There are five actions underpinning the strategy:

1. Information and awareness
2. National coordination
3. Data and intelligence gathering
4. Health and safety leadership
5. Compliance and enforcement

Together, we’ll be walking through each of these actions, exploring how you can ensure you meet WHS targets and advance Australia’s safety, health and environment performance.