Go beyond injuries for week 2 of National Safe Work Month
Week 2 of National Safe Work Month 2026 encourages workplaces to look beyond injuries when thinking about work health and safety. The article gives no further detail on what that involves.
What does week 2 of National Safe Work Month 2026 mean for my site safety?
Builders, electricians, plumbers and other tradies may be prompted to think about WHS beyond injury rates, such as wider health and safety risks on site. Details are limited.
Key takeaways
- Week 2 of National Safe Work Month 2026 focuses on looking beyond injuries.
- The theme is about work health and safety more broadly than injury figures alone.
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