The Queensland Government has launched a new film that aims to deliver life-saving workplace health and safety message to young workers by telling the story of incident victim Tiffany Ward.

 

In it for the long haul: The Tiffany Ward Story shows the physical and emotional stress the young Ms Ward experienced after she suffered extensive injuries to her harms in a workplace injury four years ago.

 

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie said the film, targeted at young workers and their employers, was a harrowing account of what can go wrong at work.

 

Mr Bleijie praised Ms Ward for her bravery in sharing her story and spreading the safety message.

 

“Young workers aged 15 to 24 average four workplace fatalities every year and more than 7,000 suffer traumatic injuries,” he said.

 

“Many school leavers will be out in the job market over the next couple of months and it is important for employers to remember that many of these kids will be inexperienced.

 

“Employers need to dedicate additional training resources to young workers who are in the workforce for the first time.

 

The film can be seen here