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European Safety Certification Standard Launched

02/10/2008 | The European Network of Safety and Health Professional Organisations (ENSHPO) announced Tuesday the launch of its new voluntary European certification standard EurOSHM (European Occupational Safety and Health Manager)

Safety Institute of Australia Inc (SIA) - CEO Organisational Update July 08

08/08/2008 | Dear SIA Members,

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National Harmonisation of OHS Laws Underway

25/06/2008 | A National Review into Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws was announced by the Honourable Julia Gillard MP, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, on 4 April 2008.

Amendments to the Dangerous Goods Legislation in Western Australia

25/06/2008 | The latest raft of changes to the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 (WA) (Act) came into force on 1 March 2008.

Worker death at remote community results in $26,000 fine

24/06/2008 | An Aboriginal corporation has been fined $26,000 after the death of a worker in a mechanical workshop at a remote Aboriginal community.

Code of Practice on Safe Design Launched

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Forklift Fatality

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NOPSA Newsletter

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18/04/2008 | 47-year old mechanic/contractor with 21 years of experience was fatally injured while attempting to remove a front guard assembly (belly pan) from a bulldozer.

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18/04/2008 | a 29-year old truck driver with three years experience was fatally injured while attempting to dump spoil.

Safety Institute of Australia Inc (SIA) - CEO Organisational Update July 08

Thank you for your continued support of the Safety Institute of Australia Inc (SIA) which will celebrate its 60th Anniversary in 2009. The following organisational update is provided for your information and comment, as considered appropriate:

 

 

(i)         Membership Renewals for Financial Year 2008/2009 - yes, its' that time again.

  

As most of you would be aware by now, membership renewal invoices for FY 08/09 have been distributed to (individual) SIA members. Thank you to those members who have renewed their commitment to the Institute by promptly paying their FY 08/09 subscriptions and returning the membership details form to enable the membership database to be updated, where required.

 

If you haven't received a renewal notice by the end of next week, please contact our Membership Services Co-ordinator Ms Nela Santos on 03 8336 1993 or via email nela@sia.org.au .

 

Please note that renewals for Corporate Partners are based upon 12 months membership from the date of joining and not on the financial year.   

 

  

(ii)         New SIA Website - launch planned for 23 July

  

The new website (http://www.sia.org.au/ ), with enhanced functionality, is on-schedule to be launched during the afternoon of Wednesday 23 July 08. Additional on-line functions that, subject, where appropriate, to final SIA National Board of Management (NBOM) approval, are scheduled to be made available within weeks of the launch will include:

 

  • Find a Safety Professional (the NBOM is currently reviewing the existing SIA grading / certification requirements in line with initiatives such as the "Victorian Code of Ethics and Minimum Service Standards for Professional Members of OHS Associations" developed by the Health and Safety Professionals Alliance (HaSPA), of which the SIA is a founding member, as well as international trends);  

 

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) log book system;
  • E-commerce / Real Time payment system;
  • MYOB integration (export/import);
  • Events booking;
  • Surveys module;
  • Classfieds;
  • Email mail-out template; and
  • Shopping cart.

 

All members are strongly encouraged to actively contribute to enhancing our internal and external communication and marketing capabilities, e.g. via our new website; the magazine "Australian Safety & Health Matters" (2nd issue is currently being distributed); the new peer-reviewed journal "Safety In Australia" (which is under development); and our eNewsletter "SafetyWeek".

 

We need news items and your active participation in the member, public and special interest discussion forums of the website. With over 3,000 SIA members nationally, there must be at least 1,000 potential stories to share from the various industry sectors, e.g. mining, agriculture, transport, that demonstrate that there are definitely no short-cuts in safety.

 

 

(iii)              Creating a Brand Identity for the SIA ~ new major project

 

One of the key objectives of the recently launched SIA 2008-2013 Strategic Plan is for the Institute to become a leading authority on OHS issues within Australia and internationally. The NBOM has supported the development of a new branding strategy to support this objective. The Institute is now looking to expand its role and partnership opportunities by engaging, supporting and influencing government, regulators, industry, its members, the media, and the wider community in a way which will advance health and safety issues and standards both within Australia and the international arena.

 

On behalf of the SIA National President, Dr Geoff Dell CFSIA, I am pleased to announce that WorkSafe Victoria will be the major sponsor of this project, which will be undertaken by consultants Campbell Design Group Pty Ltd and JD Communications.

 

The NBOM Executive plans to meet with Jennifer Dixon (JD Communications) and Peter Campbell (Campbell Design Group Pty Ltd) on 21 July to discuss the project scope and associated schedule and the formation of a Project Steering Committee. The project is scheduled to be conducted over a 9 month period from July 2008 - April 2009 and coincide with the SIA's 60th Anniversary in 2009.

 

It is important to understand prior to the conduct of such an important project, that a brand is not just a name and a logo. It is the visual and physical expression of how an organisation communicates and represents itself to its internal and external audiences. Similarly, positioning is more than coming up with a catchy strap line. It is the place an organisation holds in the minds of its audiences and is built on the sum total of people's experiences, perceptions, beliefs and feelings towards that organisation.

 

The project will comprise three Stages:

 

Stage 1 - "Discovery", will involve items such as an initial scoping study; branding workshops; review of branding and business intelligence;

Stage 2 - "Brand Identity & Development" will involve concept development, application design and documentation;

Stage 3 - "Implementation & Rollout" will involve developing a communications plan and materials; developing a launch strategy; and, subject to NBOM approval, a launch.

 

The development of a new identity and a communications plan will help the SIA, as part of the branding process, to:

 

  • Articulate its brand attributes and values and provide a memorable and distinct identity that will clearly support the organisation's future strategic direction and provide a powerful platform on which to build its communication and business activities;

 

  • Provide a visual identity that is clearly understood, valued and sought after by SIA's potential and existing stakeholders;

 

  • Operationalise the SIA's strategic plan including its leadership role (both nationally and internationally), its products and services, and its benefits and successes through a strong and clear positioning;

 

  • Build greater awareness and equity in the SIA brand, its role and achievements nationally as a leader and peak industry body for health and safety;

 

  • Position itself as a trusted and credible source on health and safety information on issues to its peers, the industry, government, regulators, members and the wider Australian community;

 

  • Inrease and expand its membership base and corporate partnership program to encourage closer collaborative initiatives and better sharing of resources, research, information and innovation; and

 

  • Develop a strong marketing and communication culture to effectively promote its work, partnerships and products and services to a wider audience including youth.

 

 

(iv)       Our Strategic Partners

 

To assist the SIA to more effectively promote and raise the profile of health and safety and in particular, preventative health and safety and continuous improvement, formal arrangements have been proudly established with the following key national and international strategic partners, under enabling categories such as: Standards; Research & Development; Investigation; Industry Sectors; Youth - Injury Prevention; Major Events; and National and International Harmonisation:

  

  

(v)        Our Corporate Partners

 

Occupational Health, Safety and Environment are now in the mainstream of business governance. As a result, corporations and organisations are now looking beyond compliance to using OHSE to unlock business and community value. The SIA greatly appreciates and acknowledges the ongoing support and encouragement of our proud Corporate Partners, listed below, in promoting health and safety:

Diamond Category


Gold Category


Silver Category


Bronze Category

  

 

(vi)       SIA National Board of Management (NBOM) meeting & WA Safety Show & Conference, Perth

 

The NBOM will be conducting its next meeting in Perth on 11 August, in conjunction with the conduct of the WA Safety Show & Conference, Perth, 12-14 August.

 

 

(vii)             Annual General Meetings (AGMs) 2008 - Divisions and National

 

  • WA Division AGM, 12 August, Perth
  • SA Division AGM, 19 August, Adelaide
  • NSW Division AGM, 21 August, Sydney  
  • ACT Division AGM, 27 August, Canberra
  • VIC Division AGM, 27 August, Melbourne
  • TAS Division AGM, 24 September, Hobart
  • National AGM, Sydney, 29 October (during "The Safety Show & Conference, Sydney").

 

For further details on times and venues, please contact the relevant Division Secretariat or the National Office on 03 8336 1993 or E: natadmin@sia.org.au .

 

 

(viii)     SIA Major Events 2008 and 2009 to be conducted in conjunction with Australian Exhibition & Conferences (AEC) - confirmed dates and venues

  

  • WA Safety Show & Conference, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, 12-14 August 2008;
  • The Safety Show & Conference, Sydney Showground, 28-30 October 2008;
  • Visions Conference 2008, Cairns International Hotel, 12-14 November 2008;
  • Safety In Action 2009, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 31 March - 2 April 2009;
  • Queensland Safety Show & Conference, Brisbane Conference & Exhibition Centre, 16-18 June 2009; and
  •  The Safety Show & Conference, Sydney Showground, 27-29 October 2009.

 

 

Gary Lawson-Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Safety Institute of Australia Inc
PO Box 2078, Gladstone Park VIC 3043