Published: 16 January 2025
From almost 150 nominations, 21 finalists have been shortlisted across six award categories for the annual accolades, which celebrate initiatives in workplace health and safety and return to work.
The winners of the 35th annual WorkSafe Awards will be announced at an event at the Park Hyatt Melbourne on 27 February, with tickets now on sale.
WorkSafe Chief Executive Officer Joe Calafiore said it was inspiring to see such a diverse mix of workplaces and individuals represented this year.
"Our finalists come from a wide range of industries including construction, education, healthcare and more," Mr Calafiore said. "It's wonderful to see advancements in workplace health and safety happening right across the board."
Whether it be height-adjustable change tables, world-first snow ambulances, or using artificial intelligence to help prevent falls from height, Mr Calafiore commended the finalists for pushing the boundaries with their groundbreaking safety solutions.
"Each and every year our finalists set new standards in health and safety innovation with fresh ideas that challenge what's possible," he said. "Their efforts are shaping the future of workplace health and safety."
The awards will feature a record six finalists in the Health and Safety Representative of the Year category and also highlight important achievements in the prevention of workplace mental injury and getting injured workers back to safe and sustainable employment.
Tickets are on sale now until Friday 7 February on the Eventbrite web site or email [email protected] for more information.
2024 WorkSafe Awards Finalists
Commitment to Prevention of Mental Injury in the Workplace
Department of Transport and Planning (Melbourne)
Bendigo Kangan Institute (Somerton)
Health and Safety Representative of the Year
Barry McKenna – United Petroleum Hastings Terminal (Hastings)
Cameron Barber – Delcon Civil (Carrum Downs)
Cameron Middleton-Else – Wodonga Middle Years College (Wodonga)
Danny Humphrey – Qenos (Altona)
Michael Puche – Glenelg Shire Council (Portland)
Sue Healey and Melissa Courts – Echuca Regional Health (Echuca)
OHS Leadership/Achievement
Community Roadsafe Mildura (Mildura)
Peter Horwood – Northern Grampians Shire Council (Stawell)
Pound Road – Seymour Whyte Construction (Melbourne)
Ai Adaptive Learning – Working at Height Association (WAHA) (Brunswick West)
Workplace Health and Safety Solution of the Year
Genesis Safety Change Table – Genesis Safety (Kilmore)
Precast Industry Fall Prevention – Westkon Precast Concrete (Albion)
Oversnow ambulance – Ambulance Victoria (Wangaratta)
Worker Return to Work
Matthew Manley – Kinross Farm (Kinglake West)
Nicholas (Nick) Johansen – Mainstream Aquaculture (Werribee)
Steele Anderson – Steele Anderson Carpentry (Shepparton)
Leading Return to Work Practice
Austin Health (Heidelberg)
Melbourne Water (Docklands)
St John of God Health Care (Melbourne