Safety Starts Now: Make 'Every Job, Every Day' Your Workplace Promise This October

GOLD COAST, Australia - Oct. 21, 2025 - PRLog -- This year's theme – "Safety: every job, every day" – invites all workplaces across Australia to commit to safety as a daily habit, not just a checkbox on a form.

Workplaces of any size, in any industry, in any location are encouraged to participate. Whether you're in construction, retail, healthcare, or working solo as a contractor, the message is clear: safety matters today, tomorrow and every day. As the national body Safe Work Australia reminds us: "No job should be unsafe, and no workplace death or injury is acceptable."

Why This Matters
According to recent figures, in 2023 there were 200 worker fatalities in Australia and 139,000 workers' compensation claims for serious injury or illness. These are not just numbers. They are people, families and workplaces impacted by risk.

Four-Week Focus to Build Momentum
To support you in this journey, the campaign breaks down into a four-week process rooted in risk management:

Week 1 – Identify Hazards: Spot things in the workplace that could cause harm.
Week 2 – Assess Risks: Consider how likely and how serious those hazards might be.
Week 3 – Control Risks: Put in place measures to reduce or eliminate the risks.
Week 4 – Review Controls: Check whether controls are working and continuously improve.

This structure helps workplaces move from awareness to action. It encourages simple, clear steps rather than overwhelming, one-time efforts.

How You Can Take Action Right Now
If you're an employer, talk with your team about how to get involved. Set aside time in October for a toolbox talk, safety-focused meeting or morning tea discussion. Use the "SafeTea" event kit to structure your conversation in a friendly way.

If you're a worker, raise the idea with your WHS officer, health and safety representative, or manager. Ask: how can we make our job safer today? How can we keep that going every day?

If you're a health and safety representative, reach out to your team and workplace leadership now. Support the planning of activities and raise awareness of the four-week focus.

If you're an industry body, union or association, share resources with your members and tailor advice to your sector. Help them connect the theme "every job, every day" to the real work they do.

About MLA Psychology
At MLA Psychology, we believe that workplace wellbeing and psychological safety are integral to effective health and safety systems. Our team of experienced psychologists supports organisations to build resilient, safe and supportive workplaces.