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Tony Ricciardello
HIA Western Australia President
As we recognise National Safe Work Month and Mental Health Month, October provides an opportunity to reflect on how we support one another and strengthen the culture of safety and wellbeing across our workplaces.
With new Working at Heights regulations taking effect from 1 October, it is critical that builders and trades review their practices and ensure they remain compliant. At the same time, WorkSafe is increasing its focus on worksite safety, with recent inspections in the Southwest resulting in improvement notices and fines. This heightened compliance activity is expected to extend across other regions of Western Australia.
We’re also seeing increased awareness and reporting of psychosocial hazards, reinforcing the importance of creating workplaces that support both the physical and mental health of workers.
Safety is not just about meeting regulatory requirements. It is about building strong relationships with our staff and trades, bringing everyone along on the journey, and creating an environment where people feel comfortable raising concerns and looking out for one another.
I encourage all businesses to take the time to review their safety systems, reconnect and engage with their teams, and make workplace wellbeing a priority. By working with industry bodies, support groups and education programs, we can continue building safer, healthier and more resilient workplaces across our industry.
Safe workplaces are built through leadership, communication and a shared commitment to looking out for one another.