Program

Tim Driscoll will be discussing Cancer Council’s KNOW Workplace Cancer project, which aims to reduce employees exposure to occupational carcinogens in the workplace. This session will focus on occupational causes of lung cancer, with an emphasis on silica dust. Ross DiCorleto will be discussing the Breathe Freely initiative, a prevention strategy developed by the British...

The SIA National Health and Safety Conference will be held from 22-23 May 2019 at International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. As part of the #SAFETYSCAPE Convention, the conference will bring together stakeholders across the health and safety profession to discuss some of the challenges currently faced by WHS professionals and practitioners and explore the impacts...

On Behalf of the Safety Institute of Australia, we invite you to join us for the 2019 Conference Dinner on Wednesday 22 May 2019 from 6.00 to 10.00 pm. The Conference Dinner is an excellent way to strengthen your links with colleagues, peers and industry professionals while discussing the topical issues surrounding OHS in Australia. This event...

As the official trade show of #SAFETYSCAPE the Workplace Health & Safety Show will be a dedicated 2-day exhibition showcasing the latest technology, services and products to improve the workplace safety standards in Australia. Alongside numerous conferences produced by the Safety Institute of Australia, this all-encompassing safety event is a must attend event for all safety...

The Free Education Program by industry experts will cover important and insightful information. With two spotlight areas, the program is split between ‘Talking Health’ and ‘Talking Safety’. For just a few hours out of the office, you will obtain information that you can use daily within your team. Talk with your colleagues today and plan...

A series of free open forums will explore some of the hottest topics in OHS for 2019. These events offer the perfect opportunity to learn, discuss and collaborate about relevant and sometimes taboo issues in the workplace. Bring your colleagues and interact with industry professionals to discover brand new, innovative safety solutions you can implement...

The Safety Institute of Australia invites you to attend the 2019 Dr Eric Wigglesworth AM Memorial Lecture on Tuesday 21 May at Park Royal Hotel in Sydney’s Darling Harbour Presented by Emeritus Profession UNSW and Author, Michael Quinlan, this year’s lecture is entitled: Avoiding Back to the Future. The world of work has undergone profound...

Chris Sacré is a Partner in the Transport and Trade team of HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.  Chris is an experienced, transport lawyer having practiced in London, Hong Kong and Sydney representing clients and their insurers at all levels of the  international and local supply chain. Chris will talk us through the recent changes to the Heavy...

The Safety Institute of Australia invites you to attend a breakfast which is being held at #SAFETYSCAPE in conjunction with the SIA National Health & Safety Conference, on Thursday 23 May 2019 from 7.00 to 8.30 am. This is an event that will take the lesson learned from the recent royal commissions and inquests, and discuss how they will impact the...