ENTRIES CLOSING SOON FOR 2007 WORK SAFE AWARDS

Queensland workplaces have until the end of the month to enter the 2007 Work Safe Awards.

Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel said the Awards, run by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, showcase the achievements of companies, individuals and organisations doing their bit to help improve the safety of their workplaces.

“There are many businesses out there that have come up with ingenious ways to overcome safety risks to protect their workers, boost their productivity and reduce their costs.

“What these businesses have in common is a strong commitment to making safety a priority every day in their workplace.

“Besides the public recognition, entering the Awards gives them a chance to share their great ideas and inspire other workplaces and industries.

“We want to hear from anyone who has developed an innovative workplace health and safety solution, system or initiative, but they need to act quickly as entries close at 5pm on Tuesday 31 July 2007.”

Entries can be submitted in more than one category:

• Category 1: Best workplace health and safety management system
• Category 2: Best solution to an identified health and safety issue
• Category 3: Best workplace health and safety practices in small business
• Category 4: Best individual contribution to workplace health and safety
• Category 5: Best solution to an identified electrical safety issue.

Winners will be announced during Work Safe Week from 21 to 27 October 2007.

For more information visit www.worksafeawards.qld.gov.au or call 1300 369 915.

Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349 or Elouise Campion on 322 46784

10 July 2007