WorkSafe Tasmania Awards open for nominations

WorkSafe Tasmania Awards open for nominations, giving employers and workers across the state a chance to be recognised for outstanding contributions to workplace safety. Nominations close on 10 May 2023, so businesses and individuals wanting to celebrate their commitment to safety should act promptly.

Nominations Now Open for the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards

Nominations for the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards are open, recognising employers and workers who go the extra mile for workplace safety. This annual program highlights individuals and organisations across Tasmanian industry who consistently raise the bar for safety standards.

Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs, Elise Archer, said nominations are open to Tasmanian businesses and individuals until 10 May 2023.

“Winning a WorkSafe Award can boost worker morale, assist with attracting quality staff and help develop a more positive workplace culture,” Minister Archer said.

“All category entries that demonstrate strong leadership are eligible for nomination by the judging panel for the overall Leadership Excellence Award.”

Why the WorkSafe Tasmania Awards Matter for Industry

Recognition through these awards does more than celebrate success—it reinforces a culture of safety across Tasmanian workplaces. Employers who nominate demonstrate genuine leadership, showing their industry peers what excellence in workplace safety looks like in practice.

For technical professionals in construction, manufacturing and healthcare, these awards offer valuable benchmarking opportunities. Comparing your organisation's safety performance against award winners can reveal gaps and highlight areas ripe for improvement.

• Boosts staff morale and retention within your industry sector
• Helps attract skilled workers seeking safety-conscious employers
• Builds a positive workplace culture that reduces incidents
• Provides public recognition for safety leadership and excellence

Award Categories and Judging Criteria

The winners of the eight award categories will be announced in November. Judges assess nominations based on measurable safety outcomes, innovative approaches to managing risk, and demonstrated leadership within each nominee's industry.

Any entry across the eight categories showing strong leadership becomes automatically eligible for the overall Leadership Excellence Award, giving standout nominees a second chance at recognition.

How to Prepare a Strong Nomination

Organisations across every industry can strengthen their nomination by presenting clear evidence of safety improvements. Consider supporting your entry with documented procedures, such as those found in a Fitness for Work Plan, which demonstrates a proactive approach to managing workplace risk.

Businesses handling hazardous materials might reference their chemical handling and storage procedures, while those in construction or manufacturing could point to equipment maintenance protocols as evidence of consistent safety practice.

Well-documented fitness for work policies and procedures also provide judges with tangible proof that safety isn't an afterthought but a core part of daily operations.

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Full details on nomination requirements, category descriptions and submission guidelines are available on the official WorkSafe Tasmania website. For further information on similar programs, see our coverage of nominations open for the annual WorkSafe Victoria Awards and this year's WorkSafe Victoria Awards nominations.

Businesses outside Tasmania can also review our summary of the 2023 WorkSafe Awards nominations now open nationally, or explore safety documents for New Zealand businesses if operating across the Tasman.