2026 Melbourne Safety Forum

12 August 2026

Explore practical strategies for strengthening governance, reducing risk and supporting employee wellbeing through expert insights on psychosocial safety, AI, contractor management, safer recruitment and leadership.

Integrating Exercise to Help Reduce Worker’s Compensation Claim Incidence & Claim Duration

19 August 2026

Exercise physiology is about more than exercise—it's about helping people move better, recover faster and stay connected at work. Join Ingrid as she shares practical strategies to reduce injury risk, improve recovery outcomes and create a proactive approach to workplace health and wellbeing.

2026 Featured Webinar (FREE): Dog Safety in the Workplace: Protecting Your People from Dog-Related Risks

10 September 2026

Every year, thousands of workers encounter dogs while carrying out their duties, yet dog-related risks are often overlooked. Join Joanna Clough for a practical webinar exploring canine behaviour, workplace risk factors, and simple strategies to help employees recognise hazards, make safer decisions, and reduce the likelihood of dog-related workplace incidents.

Incident Response and Investigation – Safe Systems of Work

17 September 2026

This webinar explores trauma-informed, person-centred incident investigations through a real-world case study. Learn practical approaches to psychosocial risk management, system-focused analysis, organisational learning, and effective incident response.

Connected & Protected: AI Innovations for the New Reality of Work

29 October 2026

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly entering the workplace as a solution for workload, burnout and wellbeing in remote and hybrid teams. But the same tools designed to protect workers can quickly become psychosocial hazards when poorly governed. In this thought‑provoking webinar, Dr Tessa Bailey explores the AI wellbeing paradox, when AI genuinely reduces risk, and when it silently erodes trust, dignity and psychological safety.

33rd National Safety Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner - 2026

05 November 2026

Join us in Sydney for the 33rd Annual National Safety Awards Gala Dinner Honouring Workplace Health and Safety Excellence.

Europe’s employers scramble to keep workers safe as heatwaves become the norm

03 August 2026

European businesses are rethinking workplace safety as extreme heat shifts from an occasional summer event to a near-permanent operational risk, according to new reporting from Fortune.

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WorkSafe Victoria warns of electric shock risk from damaged hospital equipment leads

01 August 2026

WorkSafe Victoria issued a safety alert on Thursday 23 July reminding healthcare employers of their obligations to control the risks associated with electrically powered mobile equipment — including beds, hoists, patient lifters and similar devices — in hospital and healthcare settings.

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Driver-assistance tech distraction now the top road safety risk for work drivers, study finds

29 July 2026

New global research has found that confusion and overreliance on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) — not mechanical failure — is now the leading cause of road safety incidents, with direct implications for any organisation managing a vehicle fleet or employees who drive for work.

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