Workplace Health and Safety Queensland: Applications now open: Round two of the ...

Source: Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Applications now open: Round two of the High-risk Industry Work Health Funding Program.

Eligible workplaces, industry associations and not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to
$40 000 to fund initiatives that are designed to improve the health and wellbeing of workers.

High-risk industries

The funding program is targeting industries where the health of workers has been identified as high-risk, including:

• building and construction industry
• transport and storage industry
• mining and resources sector and associated supply chain in rural and regional Queensland.

Funded projects must:

• address one or more of the SNAPO risk factors - smoking, poor nutrition, harmful alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and overweight and obesity
• encourage healthy behaviours and create a supportive work environment to make healthy choices easier for workers.

Applications close at 5:00 pm on Friday 11 October 2013.

How to apply

Visit the WHSQ website for more information about the grants application process including:

• funding guidelines
• example action plans
• FAQs
• application form.