National Action Agenda 2010–2013
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A shared commitment - Partners in Action
The Government cannot achieve the outcomes of the Strategy or the goals of the Action Agenda alone. Leadership, support, provision of information and standards for industry along with strategic enforcement from the Department of Labour and other regulatory agencies are critical elements in improving workplace health and safety performance, but they are not sufficient to effect change. Making a real difference to the work toll requires commitment from all parties, with this commitment driving purposeful action at all levels.
A pledge has been devised as a symbolic acknowledgement of the collaborative approach needed between government, business, industry organisations, unions, and health and safety professionals and practitioners. Stakeholders that are willing to do their part to achieve zero harm in the workplace can become Partners in Action with the Department of Labour as the lead agency.
The process for becoming a Partner is simple, with individuals and organisations being invited to ‘pledge’ their commitment to working to reduce the work toll in their areas of influence. Partners will be kept in the loop about the Department’s activities via regular communication and will be recognised on the Department’s website. Partners will also provide a valuable source of information about health and safety activity and issues at a workplace or industry level.