WorkSafe Victoria awards announced
Individuals and companies with an outstanding commitment to health and safety have been recognised for their achievements at the 21st Annual WorkSafe Victoria Awards. From the 118 entries this year, 19 finalists were chosen, with six of these receiving awards.
WorkSafe’s Executive Director Health and Safety, John Merritt, said the WorkSafe Awards celebrated the contributions of individuals and organisations to create safer workplaces and shared that knowledge with the community: “The Awards recognise these people and acknowledge that, with initiative and commitment, health and safety improvements can be achieved.
“People and organisations taking part in the awards are leading the way and demonstrating the type of activity needed to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries.
“October 2009 has been a particularly bad month, with five fatalities and as many life-threatening injuries. Incredibly, the October fatalities are nearly a quarter of the year’s total of 22 so far. With this background, and no matter what the industry or field, progress happens when people believe things can be done differently and better.
“We commend all of the award recipients, as well as all of the finalists, for their strong commitment to making workplaces safer.
“We want every Victorian worker to return home safely every day and each award recipient and finalist is helping us achieve this important goal.”
Recipients of 2009 WorkSafe Victoria Awards were:
- Health and Safety Representative of the Year: Phyl Hilton from Toyota Motor Corporation
- Health and Safety Committee of the Year: RMIT - School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Best Solution to a Health and Safety Risk: Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE
- Best Solution for Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries: Cherry Constructions and Workright Safety Solutions
- Best Strategy for Health and Safety Management: Youth Justice Custodial Services - Department of Human Services
- Best Design for Workplace Safety: Racing Victoria, Dan Mawby and Delta-V Experts
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