The South Australian Government has called for applications for the 2013 SafeWork SA Innovative Practice Grants.

 

The grants, which help deliver projects aimed at preventing workplace injury, illness and death, support Target 21 of South Australia’s Strategic Plan – a 50 percent reduction in workplace injury from 2012 to 2022.

 

 

Up to $130,000 will be awarded for projects commencing in 2013 that contribute to overall workplace safety. The maximum individual grant is $50,000 and proposed projects should be able to be completed within one year.

 

 

Acting Industrial Relations Minister Chloë Fox  said the projects must be innovative, well-researched and have broad relevance across the organisation or industry.

 

Last year’s grants were awarded to Business SA and the Housing Industry Association.

Business SA received $45,290 to determine and implement safe working procedures in the South Australian oyster growing industry. The project involved a sample audit of growers, risk assessment training and a follow-up audit to assess improvement in safety systems and practices.

 

The Housing Industry Association was awarded $35,500 in funding for a risk management project to reduce falls in housing construction. The project involved training and awareness courses for sole traders and small business owners involved in working at heights, an identified risk factor.

 

Applications open on Monday, 7 January 2013, and close Friday, 22 February 2013. The SafeWork SA Advisory Council will decide which applications to fund on 4 June 2013.

 

Application templates and further information are available on the SafeWork SA website at www.safework.sa.gov.au