Annual Safe Work and Return to Work Award winners announced

Annual Safe Work and Return to Work Award Winners Announced

Winners of the 2022 Safe Work and Return to Work Award have been revealed. Thirteen organisations were recognised for their commitment to workplace safety and rehabilitation support, with award recipients selected from businesses across Queensland's safe work and return to work awards program.

The winners received their awards at an event attended by Queensland Safety Ambassador Shane Webcke in Brisbane, marking a significant moment for safety leaders across the state.

Recognising Workplace Safety Excellence

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace thanked the winners for promoting workplace health and safety. "The Palaszczuk Government's highest priority is the health and safety of Queenslanders at work because every worker deserves to return home to their family at the end of every shift," Ms Grace said.

"This year's winners have shown excellence in making their workplaces healthy and safe for employees," she added, highlighting how consistent excellence across diverse industries continues to strengthen safety culture statewide.

Why These Awards Matter for Safety Professionals

Organisations that invest in robust safety services and rehabilitation support tend to reduce risk exposure across their operations. For businesses managing high-risk tasks, documentation such as a Stabilizer RM300 and RM500 Safe Work Method Statement plays a critical part in demonstrating due diligence.

Return-to-work planning remains central to this award category's purpose. Employers seeking practical guidance can refer to a structured Return to Work Plan for supporting injured workers back into suitable duties, reducing long-term risk to both staff and business continuity.

Healthcare and aged care services face unique risk factors, particularly around manual handling tasks. Providers relying on documented procedures, including a Patient Care - Lifting and Transporting Safe Work Method Statement, demonstrate the kind of proactive safety management these awards celebrate.

Entries and Future Award News

Businesses interested in future award cycles should monitor entries to the 2022 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards for timing on submissions. Staying informed on entry deadlines ensures eligible services don't miss opportunities to showcase their safety achievements.

For organisations building compliant documentation across all safety services, comprehensive Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) provide a reliable foundation for managing site-specific risk.

Additionally, safety teams tracking national initiatives may find value in reviewing National Safe Work Month 2023 promotional details, alongside the National Safe Work Month 2024 Terms & Conditions, both offering further news on upcoming safety campaigns.

Where to Find More Information

For more news and official details on this year's winners, go to the WorkSafe Queensland website. WorkSafe continues publishing updates and news relevant to employers seeking to benchmark their own safety services against award-winning standards.

Congratulations to all finalists and winners recognised this year — their dedication to reducing workplace risk sets a benchmark other services across Queensland can strive toward.