The 2024 Workplace Health & Safety Show is set to take place in Sydney from 23 to 24 October, coinciding with National Safe Work Month.
As Australia’s leading event for workplace health and safety professionals, the Show aims to foster networking, education, and innovation in workplace safety.
According to organisers, the event comes at a critical time, with Safe Work Australia reporting 200 workplace fatalities in 2023 and 139,000 workers’ compensation claims for serious injuries or diseases during the 2022-2023 period.
Nathan Lee, director of High Risk Work and Industries Policy at Safe Work Australia, stressed the importance of prioritising workplace safety: “Workplace deaths in Australia are something we should see as completely unacceptable. No one should leave for work in the morning and not come home safely to their family at night.”
Lee also highlighted that work health and safety (WHS) should be a core part of business operations, regardless of the company’s size.
This message aligns with the goal of National Safe Work Month in October, which seeks to promote a strong safety culture in Australian workplaces.
The Show, which is organised to coincide with this national initiative, is designed to support WHS professionals through access to industry-leading resources.
“It’s an event designed for the safety community, providing them with the tools and support they need to make Australian workplaces safer and healthier,” said Stephen Blackie, Portfolio Manager of the Workplace Health & Safety Show.
This year, the Show will also introduce the Champions of Safety Awards, an initiative to honour individuals who go the extra mile in protecting workers’ safety and wellbeing.
“We recognise that everyone can be a champion of safety—this aligns perfectly with this year’s National Safe Work Month theme: Safety is everyone’s business,” Blackie added. The winners of the awards will be announced at the event.
Another major highlight of the Show is its extensive educational program, offering over 40 hours of content delivered by 75 experts in the field.
Attendees can earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and enhance their knowledge of safety practices through seminars, workshops, and summits.
These sessions will cover a range of topics, from safety technology and injury prevention to worker wellbeing.
Nathan Lee will also present a seminar focused on making WHS laws easier to understand and implement, particularly for smaller businesses.
The Show will feature over 160 exhibitors, showcasing more than 200 brands and cutting-edge safety innovations.
“You won’t find such a comprehensive, in-person directory of service providers anywhere else,” Blackie emphasised, noting the event’s ability to combine education with hands-on experiences of the latest safety solutions.
For more information about the Workplace Health & Safety Show, visit whsshow.com.au.
