The finalists of the 8th annual Safe Work Australia Awards have been announced, with Chief Executive of Safe Work Australia, Rex Hoy, commending the outstanding list of finalists.

"The 29 finalists across five categories have demonstrated what can be achieved through dedication and taking an innovative approach to work health and safety,” said Mr Hoy.

“The high calibre of this year’s entrants shows the level of commitment there is in our nation to keeping workers free from death, injury and illness.”

All finalists were category winners for their respective state, territory or Commonwealth work health and safety awards.

Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Canberra on Monday 29 April.

More information and a list of finalists for the 8th annual Safe Work Australia Awards is available from the annual Safe Work Australia Awards page.