Tracey BrowneManager, National Safety & Workers’ Compensation Policy and Membership Services

OHS Leaders’ Summit 2013

Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022On average, in Australia each year:

– 250 workers die from an injury sustained at work

– It is estimated that over 2000 workers die from a work-related illness

In 2009-10:– 640 000 workers reported experiencing a

work-related injury or illness– 303 000 workers were compensated for an

injury or illness Source: Safe Work Australia, Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022, Page 1

Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022

Healthy, safe and productive working lives

Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 - OutcomesReduced incidence of work-related death, injury and illness achieved by

Reduced exposure to hazardsand risks using

Improved hazard controls and supported by

An improved wok health and safety infrastructure

Added later: Reduction in exposure to hazards Improved control of risks

AgricultureRoad transportManufacturing

ConstructionAccommodation and food services

Public administration and safetyHealth care and social assistance

Musculoskeletal disorders Mental disorders Cancers (including skin cancer) Asthma Contact dermatitis Noise-induced hearing loss

DesignNetworks and supply chains

Health and safety capabilitiesLeadership and culture

Research and evaluationGovernment

Regulatory framework

Targets: 20% reduction in fatalities; 30% reduction in incidence rates for all claims, and for MSD claims

Action Areas and Strategic

Outcomes

Priority InjuriesPriority

Industries

Collaboration and contribution of:Governments

IndustryUnions

EmployersWorkers

Community

Australian WHS Strategy 2012-2022Healthy, safe and productive working lives

Illustrative Diagram © Australian Industry Group 2012

Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 – Action Areas

Hazards are eliminated

or minimised by design

Improved work health and safety

through supply

chains and networks

Improved work health and safety capabilities

Leaders in communities

and organisations promote a

positive culture for health and

safetyEvidence-informed policy, programs

and practice

Governments improve work

health and safety

The regulatory framework improves effectiveness by responding and adapting to changing circumstances

Group Discussion and Feedback

Current contributions to these action areas? What else could you or your organisation do in these areas?

Are you and/or your organisation prepared to make a commitment to contribute to the strategy outside your normal sphere of influence?

Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022

Engagement and Participation

OR ……. Just, another document in the “to read” pile

Tracey BrowneManager, National Safety & Workers’ Compensation Policy and Membership Services