 Ladies and gentlemen, today marks the end of the 2015 National Safe Work Month. The National Safe Work Month is dedicated to encouraging all Australians to make work, health and safety a priority. Once again, the month has been a huge success with high levels of participation across all Australian states and territories. I hope you participated in some of the many events held around the country, including listening in to the virtual seminar series. If you missed any of these informative seminars, videos and panel discussions, you can still access them on the Safe Work Australia website. I also congratulate those of you who entered the Workplace Participation Reward. The winner will be announced at the end of November. The National Safe Work Month theme this year was Be Safe, Be Healthy Because. This was deliberately left open so you could add your own reasons for being safe and healthy at work. I hope you took the time during October to stop and reflect on your own personal reasons for staying safe at work. What is important to you? And I encourage you to keep these reasons in mind. While National Safe Work Month puts a strong focus on work, health and safety, it must remain a priority all year round. We all have a role to play here. The important work being done by Safe Work Australia and its member organisations, including the state and territory regulators and worker and employer representatives is vital. I urge you to take a moment to visit Safe Work Australia's website and the website of your state or territory regulator to see what resources are available to you. Everything from national research and data reports on where the major risks lie in your industry to videos showcasing best practice and support and advice services offered by your regulator. By making safety the way we do business and actively managing workplace risks, we can create safe and healthy workplaces. This benefits everyone and means workers are more positive, productive and engaged at work and businesses are more likely to succeed. I am proud of the fact that Australia has made great strides in improving health and safety over the last two decades. The number of Australians killed and injured at work each year has been steadily decreasing. In the 10 years to 2014, the number of deaths has fallen from 284 to 188. While a single worker fatality is one too many, the overall downwards trend is a positive sign that Australian businesses are committed to keeping their workers safe. Our challenge is to continue this trend. National Safe Work Month is one way to drive further improvements through education and raising awareness. It's not too late to think about your reasons for being safe and healthy at work. Remember, be safe, be healthy because.