⭐ SAFETY AWARD
2021 Safe Work & Return to Work Awards — Finalist
Safe Work Australia | Australia | 2021
Every year in Australia, thousands of workers are seriously injured or killed in ladder-related falls. Lock Jaw Ladder Grip was created specifically to prevent these tragedies — and this award recognises that mission.
About This Award
The Safe Work & Return to Work Awards are among Australia's most important workplace safety honours. Presented by Safe Work Australia, they recognise employers, innovators, and organisations that demonstrate a genuine, measurable commitment to preventing workplace injuries and supporting injured workers back into employment.
Lock Jaw Ladder Grip was recognised as a national finalist for delivering a practical tool that addresses one of Australia's most persistent and preventable workplace hazards: unsecured ladders.
The Ladder Safety Problem in Australia
Ladder falls are a leading cause of serious workplace injury across Australian industries — from construction and roofing to electrical, facilities management, and maintenance. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and associated WHS Regulations, employers have a duty to manage the risks of ladder use at work. Failing to secure a ladder is not just dangerous — it can be a legal liability.
Lock Jaw Ladder Grip directly supports employers in meeting these obligations by providing a fast, reliable, one-handed ladder stabilisation solution that clamps securely to guttering in under 5 seconds.
Why Lock Jaw Was Recognised
The Safe Work Awards judges recognised Lock Jaw Ladder Grip for creating measurable, real-world safety outcomes for Australian workers. The device is used by major Australian organisations including Energex, Ergon Energy, Powercor, NBN Co, and the Department of Fire & Emergency Services — organisations with strict WHS requirements and zero tolerance for preventable injuries.
About Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia is the national body responsible for developing policy and strategy to improve work health and safety and workers' compensation arrangements across Australia. Learn more at safeworkaustralia.gov.au.