Quayclean Australia reaffirmed its commitment to workplace health and safety by implementing a company-wide education programme during 'Safe Work Month' in October.
The #safeworkmonth programme involved over 100 senior staff ranging from the executive leadership group, general managers, operation, and contract managers being informed about the latest workplace safety learnings and practices including the safe handling of chemicals and operating machinery.
Additionally, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) was invited to facilitate workshops which covered psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
Senior staff then presented, shared, and discussed the information with their operational teams at onsite Toolbox meetings in preparation for a busy events schedule including Spring Racing Carnivals, Live Nation Concerts, the Summer of Cricket and Australian Open 2025 planning.
Quayclean's National Head of Work Health & Safety, Daniel Nicholls, explains the programme was designed to empower its teams to be mentally, physically, and emotionally safe and healthy at work.
He says: "Cleaning tasks involve using specialist machinery and performing manual work, including mopping, wiping surfaces, moving rubbish bags, furniture and equipment and we want to ensure our teams follow the correct safety procedures and adopt the most efficient physical cleaning techniques to avoid any injury.
"Perth racecourse Venue Manager, Fharon Fuenzalida, kick-started onsite stretching sessions and that has had a ripple effect with teams at Sydney Opera House, Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Melbourne Markets and other many sites following suit."
"These stretching sessions are not only help prevent injury, but they are excellent for mental health and building team camaraderie."
Chief Executive, Mark Piwkowski, adds: "We deeply care about the physical and mental wellbeing of our workers, and we want to maintain a healthy workplace where we effectively manage all hazard and risk factors."
