We have asked multiple #safetysisters and #malechampions the same questions, and we want to share their stories, their highs and lows with you. Meet Shay! Why do you work in Health and Safety? What initially fed my passion for safety was working in the industry at a time before 'zero harm' or 'safety culture' were relevant. As a single mum I was often confronted when tasks around me were performed by taking short cuts and disregard for procedures. I worried about something happening to me and my girls being left without a mother. I made it my personal obligation to never work unsafely or let ..read more

Carl is Behavioural Safety and Behavioural Leadership professional specialising in applying the latest neurosciences research to reduce Human Errors and develop effective Safety Leaders. Carl combines his work in Behavioural Safety, Behavioural Leadership , Hypnotherapy and Trainer of NLP, to provide practical and cutting edge content he delivers using the same techniques he teaches. This makes for a compelling training session where people walk away having practiced their new skills. Carl currently has training assignments in Cleveland, London, Perth and Brisbane. A down to earth trainer, Ca ..read more

We have asked multiple #safetysisters and #malechampions the same questions, and we want to share their stories, their highs and lows with you. Meet Hannah Why do you work in Health and Safety? As an ‘ex nurse’ I survived some very dodgy work situations.. In a workplace where there is a strong duty to care for patients and their families, there was very little care for employees. In fact, personal safety risks, harassment and bullying were on my mind daily. These days, I work in health & safety (with organisations but also in the wider community) to make the world a better place.. Hopeful ..read more

I love March! It’s the time of year when gender equality is on the radar thanks to International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Businesses are keen to promote events and initiatives, individuals get to celebrate achievements and status quos are scrutinised and challenged. It’s a time that fills me with optimism for the future. Which is particularly important to me this year as it’s the first International Women’s Day I get to celebrate with my four-month-old daughter. Whilst I get excited about International Women’s Day, I know not everyone I work with shares my sentiments. I work wit ..read more

Thanks for joining us in our first chat of 2019! Today we are chatting with Danielle Van Velthuizen from our one of the Women in Safety wonderful sponsors U&U Recruitment Partners. We chatted to her late 2018 at our event, but thought, let's bring the chat back to kick us off for 2019 and reach a wider audience. Tell us about U&U Recruitment Partners and their unique approach to partnering with employers and candidates? u&u Recruitment Partners started in 2010 when our Directors who had worked in large global corporates decided to create something that was agile and more tailored ..read more

We have asked multiple #safetysisters and #malechampions the same questions, and we want to share their stories, their highs and lows with you. Meet Manjula! Tell us what you do and why you do it I am a Safety Advisor at Xchanging. My role is to develop, maintain and sustain a continual working relationship with our clients, regardless the size, type and location of their business. I work hands-on with our clients, either visiting or based at their sites/location when/where feasible and practical. I also travel to regional or interstate to offer my services, such as facilitating a tailored wo ..read more

I recently had a chat with a member about my concerns on what we see day to day...below is just a quick reflection. Our work is clearly not yet done. On a recent site inspection it was noted by one of our members that many breaches were occurring which are really not acceptable in this climate of litigation and awareness of safety in the workplace. Whilst an employee may be happy to accept a promotion, and become a manager, many look simply to the increased wage and not to the fact that they are now liable under WHS law as the Site Manager. Lack of training is evident and this needs to be add ..read more

I recently had a chat to Clive Lloyd who wanted to share some information about the program they developed and released around Organisational cultural development. Here is what he had to say... Clive, the program has a catchy name, but if someone asked you what you love about the program, what would it be? I love that much of the post-program feedback we get is not even about work - its about how people have taken the psychological tools home with them and used them with their partners and children. I recently had an email from the wife of a participant who asked “what did you do to my husban ..read more

Peter and I have been connected for many years, but seeing his recent advocacy in flexible working has awoken my own passion. Having a newborn but still having a drive to get work done means that flexible working is non-negotiable in my future. Thank you Peter for being such an advocate and promoter. Enjoy the read, I had quite the chuckle! - Alanna Since learning that the term “flexism” is essentially discrimination against employees who seek to work flexibility, tackling this issue via personal advocacy and behaviour change has been a passion of mine. Since welcoming our third daughter in J ..read more

I recently took part in the first ever Australia VZ Business Committee an idea raised by the United Nations agency the International Social Security Association. August 22, 2018 Australia joined nations around the world to launch the Vision Zero Programme. The global launch of Vision Zero has provided an opportunity for nations, companies & business leaders to join forces with the United Nation’s International Social Security Association to commit to eliminating workplace deaths. The International Social Security Association (ISSA) is the world’s leading international organization for soc ..read more