SAFETYCON 2012 - SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE 2012

24 – 25 May 2012, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre 

Following the successful launch of SAFETYCON 2011, Expotrade are pleased to announce SAFETYCON 2012 and are excited to bring this stimulating programme full of leading industry OHS professionals to the resources hub of Australia.

The Australian Construction Industry is faced with a significant safety challenge, the introduction of new legislation along with other major challenges such as skills shortages, fatigue management, drug and alcohol abuse, a rise in immigrations workers and much more have all been identified by the industry to have specific implications to the complexity of the safety issues OHS professionals’ are dealing with today.

SAFETYCON 2012 - SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE 2012
24 – 25 May 2012, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

Following the successful launch of SAFETYCON 2011, Expotrade are pleased to announce SAFETYCON 2012 and are excited to bring this stimulating programme full of leading industry OHS professionals to the resources hub of Australia.

The Australian Construction Industry is faced with a significant safety challenge, the introduction of new legislation along with other major challenges such as skills shortages, fatigue management, drug and alcohol abuse, a rise in immigrations workers and much more have all been identified by the industry to have specific implications to the complexity of the safety issues OHS professionals’ are dealing with today.

SAFETYCON has been tailored for all stakeholders engaged in construction projects to better understand these developing safety issues by presenting a holistic view of the greater challenge presented; which includes ensuring the collaborative effort and commitment to safety from the entire workforce and generating innovative safety management systems and strategies.

It has been identified that in order to achieve the goal of Zero Harm it will require a continuing commitment to safety from all levels of the workforce throughout the entire life cycle of a projects built environment, therefore, we encourage all industry stakeholders to join us as we bring together Government, Union and Industry to discuss this topic of national concern.

SAFETYCON 2012 will -

• Examine the new WHS model legislation in order to assist with a seamless transition.

• Discuss the key safety issues and challenges the industry face

• Explore continuous improvement opportunities for OHS management

• Promote the importance of safety leadership for organisations striving towards developing

   a safety culture

• Provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about future safety strategies along with

   innovative tools and ideas.

The two day conference will deliver information from the foremost professionals in your industry and offer you the opportunity to network with like-minded and dedicated safety ambassadors who are collectively putting safety first.

• Occupational Health and Safety Managers
• Systems Managers
• Risk Managers
• Chief Safety & Risk Engineers
• Safety Managers
• Engineering Managers
• Project Engineers
• Competencies & Risk Managers
• Environment Health and Safety Managers
• Managers Risk Management
• Principal Risk Advisors & Consultants
• Risk Surveyors

• Model Work Health and Safety Act - Discover the key elements of the model WHS Act and Regulations, the impacts on the Construction industry, what are the transitional arrangements, what the new legislation means for you and your organisation.

• Safety Culture - Understanding the importance of developing a just and honest safety culture that will empower your employees and stakeholders to better recognize their safety responsibilities.

• Leadership - Addressing the importance of organisational support through the means of creating a transparent safety commitment from all levels.

• People & Behavioural Management - Discover how to effectively maintain thephysical and mental health and wellbeing of your employees, better understand theissues surrounding drug and alcohol abuse, fatigue and work life balance, youth in theworkplace, workplace bullying and suicide.

• Civil & Structural Contractors
• Mining Companies
• Sub-Contractors
• Consultants
• Designers
• Government Departments
• Builder - residential and non-residential
• Project Managers
• Engineers
• Equipment Providers
• Suppliers
• Surveyors

• Occupational Health and Safety Managers
• Systems Managers
• Risk Managers
• Chief Safety & Risk Engineers
• Safety Managers
• Engineering Managers
• Project Engineers
• Competencies & Risk Managers

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The plumbing and housing industry associations and Master Builders Association say the economic slump is affecting the mental health of employers and employees across the sector.

Fatigue is the number one accident risk factor for construction workers and requires better recognition by occupational health and safety managers in many other sectors as well, a University of Sydney researcher told the Safety Institute of Australia’s Safety Conference this week.