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Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 19, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory has been named as a finalist in the 2019 Queensland Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.<\/p>\n

The recently expanded pig abattoir is one of four finalists in the “Most Significant Improvement To Work Health and Safety Performance” category.<\/p>\n

Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace announced the finalists on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The awards showcase Queensland\u2019s best work health and safety, rehabilitation and return-to-work champions.<\/p>\n

Ms Grace praised the commitment of Queensland businesses and individuals to safety in the workplace.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur expert judges had their work cut out again this year with more than 120 entries across 11 categories,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The 2019 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards finalists hail from all over Queensland \u2013 from Townsville and Mackay to Kingaroy and down to the Gold Coast.<\/p>\n

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The finalists are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category 1 – Best solution to an identified work health and safety issue<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Envirochasing Sales T\/A Guarda Systems \u2013 Como, WA<\/li>\n
  • Incitec Pivot Fertilisers – Murarrie<\/li>\n
  • Pole Grab Pty Ltd \u2013 Clontarf<\/li>\n
  • Verton Technologies Australia Pty Ltd \u2013 Milton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Category 2 – Best individual contribution to work health and safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Ashley Rieck \u2013 Greensill Farming – Bundaberg<\/li>\n
    • Craig Hatchard \u2013 RoadTek – Brisbane<\/li>\n
    • Glen James \u2013 Foodbank \u2013 Morningside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Category 3 – Best solution to an identified electrical safety issue<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Energy Queensland \u2013 Hervey Bay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Category 4 – Most significant improvement to work health and safety performance<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Eagle Alliance Earthmoving Pty Ltd \u2013 Murarrie<\/li>\n
        • Mendi Constructions \u2013 Townsville<\/li>\n
        • Swickers \u2013 Kingaroy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Category 5 – Best commitment to work health and wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Cancer Council Queensland \u2013 Fortitude Valley<\/li>\n
          • CQ University \u2013 Rockhampton<\/li>\n
          • G & S Engineering \u2013 Mackay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Category 6 – Best demonstrated leadership in work health and safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • CQ University \u2013 Rockhampton<\/li>\n
            • Eagle Alliance Earthmoving Pty Ltd \u2013 Murarrie<\/li>\n
            • Glen Cook, Energy Queensland \u2013 Hervey Bay<\/li>\n
            • Mendi Constructions \u2013 Townsville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Category 7 – Injured worker achievement award<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Amanda Ludgater \u2013 Skyline Landscape Services \u2013 Nerang<\/li>\n
              • Jessica McDowell \u2013 Churches of Christ \u2013 Maryborough<\/li>\n
              • Jordan Williams – Melco Engineering \u2013 Mackay<\/li>\n
              • Tajhon Mailata \u2013 OI Brisbane \u2013 West End<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Category 8 – Best rehabilitation and return-to-work management system<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Griffith University \u2013 Nathan<\/li>\n
                • Skyline Landscape Services \u2013 Nerang<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Category 9 – Best individual contribution to rehabilitation and return to work<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Hilary Mauro \u2013 Endeavour Foundation \u2013 Cairns<\/li>\n
                  • Jacci Watson \u2013 Skyline Landscape Services \u2013 Nerang<\/li>\n
                  • Susan Bryer \u2013 WorkCover Queensland \u2013 Brisbane<\/li>\n
                  • Tracy Bignell \u2013 Townsville City Council \u2013 Townsville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Category 10 – Best demonstrated leadership in return to work<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Griffith University \u2013 Nathan<\/li>\n
                    • Skyline Landscape Services \u2013 Nerang<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Category 11 – Best demonstrated healthy and safe work design<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Buildsafe Queensland \u2013 Gold Coast<\/li>\n
                      • Craig Hatchard \u2013 RoadTek \u2013 Brisbane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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