16 February 2023

Elise Archer, Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs

Entries open for 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards

Entries have opened for the biennial WorkSafe Tasmania Awards with winners to be announced at a gala dinner in Hobart on 3 November 2023.

Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs, Elise Archer, said since 1996, the WorkSafe Awards have recognised individuals, teams and organisations that go above and beyond to reduce workplace harm, both in terms of physical and mental health, and improve outcomes for workers who have been injured due to their work.

“Winning a WorkSafe Award can boost worker morale, assist with attracting quality staff and help develop a more positive workplace culture,” Minister Archer said.

“All category entries that demonstrate strong leadership are eligible for nomination by the judging panel for the overall Leadership Excellence Award.

“Entries are open until 10 May 2023 to all Tasmanian-based employers and workers.”

The categories for 2023 are:

• Excellence in work health and safety systems;
• Excellence in implementing a work health and safety solution;
• Excellence in work health and safety culture;
• Excellence in contributions to work health and safety;
• Excellence achieved by a health and safety representative;
• Excellence in injury management;
• Excellence in an individual’s contribution to injury management; and
• Excellence in a workplace health and wellbeing initiative.

To enter the 2023 WorkSafe Awards, visit worksafe.tas.gov.au.

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