Have your say on Work Health and Safety for the next decade 

 

With only two weeks left until the public comment period closes, workers, employers and policy makers across Australia are reminded to have their say on work, health and safety for the next decade.

 

The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 will identify priority industries and set key targets and objectives for the progression of work health and safety in Australia for the next ten years.

 

Chair of Safe Work Australia, Mr Tom Phillips AM urged all interested Australians to be actively involved with the development of this strategy.

 

“Safe Work Australia is seeking your views to develop a practical, overarching strategy with targets that all Australian workplaces can and should aspire to achieve,” said Mr Phillips.

 

“I encourage all those interested regardless of business size and industry to have their say on the future of work health and safety reform in our nation.”

 

Public comment on the Australian Strategy closes on Monday 21 May 2012. The draft Australian Strategy is the result of months of extensive consultation with workers, unions, employers, employer associations, community groups and other key stakeholders.

 

To find out more about the Australian Strategy or to provide comment go to www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au.

 

The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 will be launched later this year.