Tradie safety top priority in Queensland

With a heightened element of risk within the construction and building industry, tradies need to be vigilant with safety for the benefit of themselves and others around them.

Attending the Zero Harm at Work Leadership Program industry forum yesterday, Queensland businesses recognised the importance of creating safe workplaces.

State attorney-general and minister for justice Jarrod Bleijie said the government was committed to working with industry bodies to promote work safety.

He commented: "To ensure the building and construction industry continues to generate Queensland jobs it is imperative we work collaboratively to build a safety culture across the state."

"The main aim of the Zero Harm at Work Program is making sure workers return home safely at the end of each day."

The forum discussed options such as providing support for smaller contractors and implementing practises to boost safety and productivity in the industry.

More than 5,000 workers are injured and 25 die each year in Queensland as a result of workplace incidents.

Mr Bleijie said safety was a priority issue within the construction and building sectors which contributed $22 billion to the Queensland economy each year.