Safety is Everyone’s Business 

October is recognised as National Safe Work Month, a dedicated time for employers and employees throughout Australia to focus on establishing safe and healthy work environments. This annual observance urges everyone—individuals and organisations alike—to make workplace health and safety (WHS) a priority and take proactive steps to minimise work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. 

The theme for this year is “Safety is Everyone’s Business.” This message underscores the importance of a safe and healthy workplace as a fundamental right and necessity across all sectors and professions. It also highlights the benefits businesses gain from committing to safer work practices. The theme reinforces that effective WHS risk management leads to positive outcomes, benefiting not only individuals and organisations but also the broader community.