Login to … ''Story telling is such an integral learning process for people throughout history, passing on lore and experiences to promote wellbeing, safety and longevity. Thank you Shane and WHS for the video. We in the industry salute you.' A good reminder about making good safety decisions so we all get to go home safe. And the hope that if I could change the attitude of one person and that perhaps – and I'll never know this – but that perhaps prevented that from happening to another family – well, then it would have been worthwhile.You know – I had a very, very close relationship with my dad.

So if someone you know has been off work for a while, please take the time to phone them for a chat (about anything but their illness/injury) or offer some practical help like taking them shopping, mowing the lawn etc. Shane Webcke, football legend and sports presenter, is Queensland's Safety Ambassador. Injury and illness can happen so easily (to any one of us) and sometimes the road to recovery is longer than expected. Thank you. We are now up to our twelfth week in a row without injury. For a man that has a reputation as one of toughest NRL footballers to pull on a boot, his open and honest account of his feelings and how his father's death could have all been avoided was to me very touching and motivational to ensure safety of staff.

After seeing the film I've just taken away a new attitude. I wish to thank Shane for his great contribution. Your inspiring story has reached it’s target because it's made me as a manager of a crew, want to make sure that I along with my crew make it home tonight to our families. The safety message is a journey and you have made a wonderful and deeply personal contribution that will change lives. During my football career, I represented Queensland on twenty four occasions and represented Australia in twenty six tests. ''This will feature in our Toolbox Talks, a great example of the consequences of 'she'll be right mate' and 'let's just get stuck in' attitudes from a well-respected role model for workers all over Australia.

A good reminder about making good safety decisions so we all get to go home safe. LOSING his dad to a workplace accident at 19 has led to Shane Webcke becoming a workplace safety advocate. Passed onto our workplace accordingly, high praise feedback. I hope the message goes out to everyone. And maybe that by me being able to reiterate these messages and different things, well maybe - I just put something positive around what was a really, really difficult and tragic situation. Co-captain Patrick Carrigan, who has distracted himself with his university studies, on Friday concurred with the view of Shane Webcke after … Thank you Shane, your Dad would be very proud and his memory will help many others. Shane tells this with such tenderness and honesty.

Shane has a strong connection and commitment to work safety as his father was killed in a workplace incident. We will share this with the site personnel immediately for the same reason. Spoken by Shane Webcke.My motivation for accepting the role as a Queensland Safety Ambassador, obviously is linked to the fact that I lost my father and all that went with that. ''Thank you for sharing your heart, not only have you reached out to the working industry but to the people of this nation and how we can all come together and make a difference. Shane Webcke (born 28 September 1974) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer, who spent his entire club career playing for the Brisbane Broncos.Webcke represented Queensland in the State of Origin 21 times and also captained the side. Thank you''Thank you for sharing your story, Shane. This is a love story we must all share with those we love and those we care about and work with. Your Dad would be so proud of the way you are using your profile and the tragedy to promote a safer workplace for all. Thank you to Shane for helping to change the culture of the Australian workforce.

The show’s host, Matthew Johns, made a bet with fellow cast member and The Royal Hotel owner’s Shane Webcke the Newcastle Knights would beat the Brisbane Broncos in their round eight clash. I too was unaware of your story.

''What a sad story but one that hopefully will make employers and workers think more about safety - not only in the workplace but everywhere. Shane Webcke's Royal Hotel sits proudly in the main street of Shane's hometown of Leyburn Qld. Your inspiring story has reached its target because it's made me, as a manager of a crew, want to make sure that everyone makes it home safe tonight to our families.