Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney registrations now open

This October marks the 15th National Safe Work Month, prompting Australian employers and workers to commit to creating healthy, safe and productive workplaces. This year, the topics in focus during Safe Work Month are psychosocial hazards, risk management and musculoskeletal injuries.

According to Safe Work Australia, 1.9 million weeks of work are lost to injury, costing companies $5 billion in lost productivity, compensation and related costs. This is why, more than ever, companies need to prioritise the safety of their workers.

During Safe Work Month, the Sydney Workplace Health & Safety Show will open on 23–24 October at The Dome (Sydney Showground). Over 160 exhibiting brands and 75 subject matter experts will deliver the latest safety legislation, innovative solutions and best practices.

“Now, more than ever, the topics of workplace health, safety and wellbeing are at the forefront of business leaders’ thinking,” said Stephen Blackie, Portfolio Director for Workplace Health & Safety Show.

“We are delighted to align the Workplace Health & Safety Show with campaigns like National Safe Work Month as we build events to bring the professional safety community together to drive best practices. Following on from the success of the Melbourne Show, we have worked tirelessly to evolve the event to help further shape the future and navigate the challenges of modern business. We anticipate that the upcoming Sydney Show will be the biggest and best to date, attracting senior decision-makers from a wide spectrum of Australian firms.”

Explore the latest insights at show

The education program at the show offers the Knowledge Hub, with succinct seminar sessions covering the latest on safety in action, including safety tech, injury prevention and worker wellbeing. It also includes the Spotlight Stage, with shorter exhibitor- and sponsor-led information sessions, covering new product releases and safety resources.

This year, the program also features three dedicated summits: the Workplace Wellbeing Summit, Construction Health and Safety Summit and the Safety Leadership and Culture Summit.

“Based on the success of these summits at the Melbourne event, we’re excited to bring them and their essential safety insights and world-class speakers to the Sydney market,” Blackie said.

Notably, the education program will focus on important OHS updates for 2024, including new laws (eg, the Manslaughter Bill and the ban on engineered stone), and what these changes mean for those on the ground. The line-up includes sessions exploring the latest best practices in the management of psychosocial risks, and tips for implementing these.

“We’ve secured some of the country’s most respected and sought-after industry leaders and subject matter experts in safety and wellbeing to present over the two days of the show. These sessions are free to attend, with registration, so there’s no reason not to come along,” Blackie said.

The show has also partnered with various industry associations, including SafeWork NSW, the Working At Heights Association (WAHA) and the Scaffolding Association of Australia. “These associations will be participating as exhibitors or presenters, sharing their insights and pertinent industry resources with show attendees,” Blackie said.

“Featuring an exhibition that’s attracting some of the country’s leading brands, alongside seminars and panel discussions, Workplace Health & Safety Show is the #1 event for champions of safety at work and a premier destination for decision-makers committed to creating safe, healthy and productive workplaces,” Blackie said.

For more information and to register for FREE, visit whsshow.com.au/sydney.

Originally published here.