Winners of the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards unveiled

Winners of the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards Unveiled

Nine individuals and organisations have been recognised for their efforts in improving workplace health and safety in Tasmania. Each recipient was celebrated for driving excellence across their respective sectors, demonstrating how strong safety practices benefit both workers and employers alike.

Quick Summary

The nine winners of the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards were announced at a recent gala dinner in Hobart. These biennial awards, funded by the WorkCover Tasmania Board, spotlight organisations delivering outstanding health and safety services across Tasmanian industry.

Recognising Achievement Across Tasmanian Industry

The WorkSafe Tasmania Awards highlight businesses and individuals whose services have made a genuine difference to workplace health outcomes. Winners spanned several industry sectors, including construction, manufacturing and public services, reflecting the broad reach of safety initiatives across the state.

Bell Bay Aluminium was among the standout recipients, taking home two awards for its commitment to embedding robust safety services into daily operations. Organisations like this demonstrate how sustained investment in workplace health delivers measurable results for employees.

This recognition follows similar initiatives interstate, such as the WorkSafe Victoria Awards winners and the WorkSafe WA safety awards winners, both of which celebrate organisations delivering exceptional safety services within their own jurisdictions.

Why These Awards Matter for Safety Professionals

Technical professionals across construction, manufacturing and healthcare rely on credible benchmarks to measure workplace safety performance. Awards programs like this one provide industry-wide recognition, encouraging organisations to prioritise health and safety services as a core business function rather than an afterthought.

For businesses seeking to strengthen their own safety services, staying informed through industry news remains essential. Regularly reviewing award outcomes helps identify best practice approaches that can be adapted across different industry settings.

Where to Find the Full Results

See the full list of winners here, published via the official WorkSafe Tasmania website, a trusted .gov source for workplace health and safety news across the state.

Organisations interested in nominating for future rounds can also review our earlier coverage on the WorkSafe Tasmania Awards open for nominations, which outlines eligibility criteria and category details for upcoming awards cycles.

Supporting Compliance Across Industry

Beyond award recognition, Tasmanian businesses must continue meeting evolving compliance obligations. Recent updates, including the Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice update and the Silica Dust Code of Practice update, provide essential guidance for maintaining safe operations.

Businesses managing public-facing roles should also consider resources such as the Dealing with the Public – Hospitality & Retail SWMS and the Construction Sites – Dealing with the Public SWMS, both of which support safe service delivery in high-traffic environments.

Congratulations to all nine winners of the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards. Their achievements reflect the ongoing dedication of Tasmanian industry toward safer, healthier workplaces for everyone.