What is the most important reason for staying safe at work?

The WorkSafe Victoria ‘Jobs at Home Day’ campaign will be held on 9 December, reminding workers that their loved ones are the most important reason to stay safe on the job.

This campaign is being held in light of statistics that reveal workers are more likely to be injured or killer in November and December that at any other time of year.

“Too many families will not get to wake up and enjoy Christmas morning with their loved one because they never made it home,” said WorkSafe Chief Executive Clare Amies.

“When someone is seriously injured or loses their life in a workplace incident, it has a ripple effect on everyone connected with that person — their family, friends and co-workers.”

Last year 19 workers lost their lives in a workplace incident, with eight of those occurring in November alone.

More than 9600 Victorians participated in Jobs at Home Day in 2015. Now in its fourth year, the campaign aims to start a conversation among colleagues about what their jobs at home are and why it is so important for them to remain safe.

“The drive to get a job done before the Christmas break can sometimes mean health and safety is not at the forefront of everyone’s mind at this time of year,” Amies said.

“It’s why we are asking people to have that discussion about safety and remember the most important reason to stay safe at work. I encourage all workers and employers to go online, choose a job at home title and make a badge to wear to work on 9 December and start a conversation about safety.”

Workers can visit www.jobsathomeday.com.au to create their own free custom Jobs at Home Day badge — or order one for a co-worker, friend or family member — and wear it to work on Friday, 9 December, the official Jobs at Home Day.

Each person who orders or receives a badge will enter the draw to win one of five $1000 Coles Group and Myer gift cards.

“Everyone deserves to go home from work safely, every day,” said Amies.

For more information, visit www.jobsathomeday.com.au.