Safety In Action 2013

In March, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre will play host to hundreds of businesses working to keep Australians safe. Experts from all over the country will converge to talk about the latest technology and know-how for three days at Safety In Action (Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 March 2013).

One of the key speakers at Safety In Action 2013 is Barry Sherriff, an OH&S Partner at Australian law firm Norton Rose. He has been a part of the event for over a decade and this year will discuss how to communicate with various people, within and outside an organisation, who may be a help or hindrance to OHS management policies. It’s a high-priority issue for all involved, and the keys to effective engagement and influencing in OHS will be discussed.

Sherriff was a member of a three-person panel that made recommendations to Australian state and federal governments on the structure and content of a model OHS Act. The model Work Health and Safety Act, now in operation in seven of the nine jurisdictions in Australia, closely follows these recommendations.

Safety In Action 2013 will also play host to safety world leaders for the SIA National Safety Convention (19-20 March 2013). They will discuss health and safety legislation, issues and practices across Australia and the world for a wider perspective on crucial safety matters for those wanting a deeper experience.

As part of the conference, Sherriff will also be conducting a panel discussion and audience Q&A session, about the future of work health and safety in Australia.

The Advanced Logistics and Materials Handling show will also be at the event for those wanting supply chain specialist information on the packing, moving, storing, tracking and delivering industries.

With everything displayed under one roof at the exhibition, visitors to the show can source and compare industry suppliers, both new and established, with a vast range of products and services available.

Hazibag will be showcasing its innovative containers for safe removal of asbestos. Once asbestos or any other harmful materials have been placed inside the Hazibag, they’re safely contained and ready to be removed or transported. The container has been on the Australian market for about 18 months and has since launched in Germany and the UK, after having been approved under UN recommendations for the safe transport and containment of solid dangerous goods.

Also exhibiting is Modern Tools, with its Skyhook lifting cranes on display. The cranes are designed to lift the workload of up to four men. They’re easy to transport, manually operated and can hold weights of up to 227 kg.The cranes are suitable for miners, tradesmen or anyone performing a heavy lifting job, as they eliminate the risk of injury caused by lifting.

When: Tuesday 19 March 2013, 10 am-4 pm
            Wednesday 20 March 2013, 9 am-4 pm
            Thursday 21 March 2013, 9 am-4 pm

Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

Further info: www.safetyinaction.net.au/