Health and safety leaders convene in Sydney next month
A world-class conference program is attracting strong support from WHS leaders across Australia, with pre-registrations for SAFETYconnect 2017 well ahead of expectations four weeks out from the event. The two-day conference will take place at Rosehill Gardens from 16–17 August and will feature keynotes from global OHS guru Dr Karen McDonnell as well as the health and safety manager for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Stephen Woolger.
Leading organisations that will be represented at the conference and co-located industry exhibition include: GIO, Engineers Australia, CBRE, WorkSafe, uvex safety, Optus, Qantas, Greencap, ProChoice, Vitality Works, EngeneOHS, Pratt Safety, ANSTO, Move 4 Life, AssistEM, LINQ Height Safety, SCRIM Safety First, The Jonah Group, Laing O’Rourke, Broadlex Services, Sign Viz, Thorzt, Actrua, SAI Global, Safe Work Australia, Roobuck, Grip Guard, Reserve Bank, Blackwoods Training, beyondblue, WellBeing GROW, ProVisual, Sparke Helmore Lawyers and more.
The event is a joint venture between industry body the NSCA Foundation and media and event company Westwick-Farrow Media (publisher of National Safety magazine and SafetySolutions.net.au). For details on free exhibition passes and conference delegate packages, visit www.safety-connect.com.au.
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