Make safety: every job, every day a reality this October
This year’s theme, safety: every job, every day, encourages all workplaces – regardless of occupation, industry, location, and size – to prioritise safety in their job every day.
To help you make safety: every job, every day a reality, we’ll be stepping through the risk assessment process throughout October, with practical resources to guide discussions and activities that you can use in National Safe Work Month and beyond.
- Week 1: identify hazards
- Week 2: assess risks
- Week 3: control risks
- Week 4: review controls
Safety: every job, every day means proactively managing WHS risks so you can protect your workers. It’s not just best practice – it’s required under WHS laws.
National Safe Work Month is a great time to take action and consider how you can prioritise safety in your job every day, so set aside some time for WHS during October. Whether it’s a toolbox talk, a safety-focused team meeting, or a lunch or morning tea, use our SafeTea event kit to help plan and guide the conversation.
National Safe Work Month is for everyone!
- If you’re an employer, talk to your staff about the campaign and any ideas or activities they have for the month, and get planning! This goes for sole traders and contractors too – you can use National Safe Work Month to review how you manage risks from physical and psychosocial hazards in your work.
- If you’re a worker, talk to your WHS officer, health and safety representative, or your manager about how your workplace can participate in National Safe Work Month.
- If you’re a health and safety representative (HSR), help your workplace to participate in National Safe Work Month by connecting with workers and your employer to plan activities and raise awareness.
- If you’re an industry organisation or union, share our resources with your members with tailored advice based on your industry.
Source: Safe Work Australia
Published: 2025
Link: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/national-safe-work-month