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Safe Work Month – October 2025
October is #safeworkmonth!
- Are your systems effective and resilient enough to protect your workplace?
- Are your training programs up to date and relevant to your needs?
- Are your consultation arrangements engaging and gaining useful feedback?
Safe work month is the perfect time to review how you are goin and we can help with a WHS checkup.
In this post we will look at:
- What is Safework month?
- What you can do to make your workplace safer?
- How we can assist you in builder a safer and healthier workplace!
What is Safe Work Month?
In Queensland and New South Wales, October each year is Work Safe Month. This year’s theme is This year’s theme, safety: every job, every day! Regardless of your occupation, location, industry or size, we all need to prioritise safety at work everyday.
Each week has a theme and a specific focus:
No matter your role, you can make a difference:
- Employers, Sole Traders & Contractors: Engage your team to plan safety activities. Use this month to review your risk management strategies for both physical and psychosocial hazards.
- Workers: Speak with your manager, WHS officer, or Health and Safety Representative (HSR) to share ideas and encourage participation in National Safe Work Month.
- Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs): Connect with workers and management to plan initiatives, promote safety, and raise awareness throughout your workplace.
- Industry Organisations & Unions: Share official resources and provide tailored, industry-specific safety advice to support your members.
What can each of us do:
For Employers, Business Owners, Sole Traders, and Contractors
Take the lead on workplace safety this October. Use National Safe Work Month as a catalyst to:
- Engage your staff: Start a conversation about the campaign and brainstorm safety initiatives and activities together.
- Review your WHS plan: Audit how you manage risks from both physical hazards (like slips and trips) and psychosocial hazards (like stress and burnout).
- Plan and promote: Schedule safety events, training sessions, or discussions throughout the month to keep safety top of mind.
For Workers
Your voice is crucial for creating a positive safety culture. You can contribute by:
- Starting a conversation: Talk to your manager, WHS officer, or Health and Safety Representative (HSR).
- Sharing ideas: Suggest how your workplace can participate in National Safe Work Month, whether through a safety morning tea, a hazard inspection, or a mental health workshop.
For Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
As an HSR, you are a key link between workers and management. During National Safe Work Month, you can:
- Facilitate collaboration: Work with your employer and colleagues to plan meaningful activities.
- Raise awareness: Help promote the month’s safety theme and share important information and resources.
- Champion participation: Encourage everyone in your workplace to get involved in safety initiatives.
For Industry Organisations and Unions
Support your members in their commitment to workplace safety.
- Share resources: Distribute official National Safe Work Month materials to your network.
- Provide expert advice: Offer tailored safety guidance and best practices specific to your industry’s unique challenges.
How we can assist you in builder a safer and healthier workplace!
Many small businesses run into some common problems when trying to impliment or upgrade their WHS:
- You’re great at your job and can do it safely but know nothing about documenting or setting up safety systems
- You are so busy with your everyday workload, you don’t have time to get started
- You’re worried about how to be compliant
We have been working with local businesses in Toowoomba, Warwick and the South Coast for over 20 years to help them be safer and ensure their safety systems are effective and compliant. We can help you to. We can provide:
- Auditing services to get a snapshot of where you are and where to go from here
- Implimentation project coodination
- Ongoing support and assistance, including first aid kit servicing and WHS officer
Check out our safety page to find out more
Improve Your WHS During National Safe Work Month
October is National Safe Work Month, the perfect time to review and enhance your Work Health and Safety (WHS) systems. This year’s theme, “safety: every job, every day!”, encourages everyone to focus on risk management.
How to Get Involved:
- Participate: Whether you’re an employer, worker, or HSR, you can contribute by planning safety activities, reviewing WHS plans for both physical and psychosocial hazards, and starting conversations about safety in your workplace.
Get Expert Help with a WHS Checkup
If you lack the time or expertise to manage WHS compliance, we can help. With over 20 years of experience serving businesses in Toowoomba, Warwick, and the South Coast, we offer:
- Safety Audits
- System Implementation
- Ongoing WHS Support
Contact us to learn how our professional WHS services can help you build a safer and more compliant workplace.
