QLD Safe Work and Return to Work Awards 2022

QLD Safe Work and Return to Work Awards 2022 Now Open for Entries

Nominations for the QLD Safe Work and Return to Work Awards 2022 are officially open, with submissions accepted until 17 June 2022.

These awards recognise Queensland businesses and individuals who've delivered meaningful improvements to work health and safety outcomes, along with return to work practices across their organisations.

Who Can Enter the Awards?

Entry remains open to individuals and organisations operating within Queensland, spanning industries such as construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. Applicants demonstrating strong commitment to safe work practices, effective injury management, and successful return to work outcomes are encouraged to submit nominations before the deadline closes.

Businesses that have implemented robust return to work plans, alongside comprehensive safety documentation like patient care safe work method statements, often stand out as strong contenders in these categories.

When Will Winners Be Announced?

Winners will be announced Friday, 21 October 2022, at an awards ceremony held in Brisbane, celebrating Queensland's leading achievers in workplace safety and rehabilitation support.

Why These Awards Matter for Safety Professionals

For technical professionals across high-risk industries, recognition through programs like these highlights practical, real-world approaches to reducing incidents and supporting injured workers back into employment. Safe work initiatives showcased through this program often set benchmarks other Queensland businesses can follow.

Organisations already using structured safety tools, such as Stabilizer RM300 and RM500 Safe Work Method Statements, are well-positioned to demonstrate compliance and best practice when preparing nominations.

This year's program builds on momentum seen nationally, following news that WorkSafe WA opened entries for its 2022 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, reflecting a broader push across states to celebrate genuine safety leadership.

Read the Full News

Full news detailing entry requirements, judging criteria, and award categories is available on the WorkSafe Queensland website. Safety professionals seeking further news on eligibility should visit the official source directly.

For related news on previous winners, our coverage of Annual Safe Work and Return to Work Award winners offers useful context on what judges typically look for.

Stay tuned to our news page for updates as the October ceremony approaches, including further news on finalists once shortlisting begins.