Australian Institute of Health & Safety

05/09/2025

A big shout-out to BMD Safety Manager Ben Weston, for being named a finalist for WHS Leader of the Year at the 2025 Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards. 👏

From starting out as a bricklayer to now leading safety across major infrastructure projects, Ben brings over 13 years of lived experience, technical expertise and a people-first mindset to every site.

Since joining BMD in 2020, he has played a key role in projects including RAAF Base Tindal and the Centenary Bridge Upgrade, while driving innovation in safety culture. From peer buddy programs and scoring systems, to championing mental health initiatives with TradeMutt and TIACS Ben continues to shift WHS from compliance to a shared value.

This well-deserved recognition reflects his calm leadership, commitment to governance and dedication to empowering teams.

BMD is backing Ben all the way! 💙💚

Australian Institute of Health & Safety

29/08/2025

Symposium season has arrived – and Victoria is up first!

On 16 September, the AIHS Victorian Safety Symposium takes over Marvel Stadium, bringing together safety leaders, practitioners, and experts for a full day of fresh insights and practical takeaways that you can apply straight back into your workplace.

Early bird pricing closes in just three days on Monday, 1 September. Don’t miss your chance to register.

Register: https://bit.ly/4mhqHy6

28/08/2025

Today, the AIHS is in Perth exhibiting at AFAC25!

We’re proud to be here connecting with leaders and professionals from across fire and emergency services, government, and industry to discuss the latest innovations, research, and approaches to safety and emergency management.

If you’re attending, we invite you to visit our stand to learn more about the AIHS and how we support health and safety professionals across Australia.

27/08/2025

The program for the 2025 AIHS Cairns Safety Symposium has officially launched!

Symposium season is now in full swing, and we invite our Queensland community to join us on Friday, 10 October at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort for a full day exploring the future of safety, from public and workplace safety to psychosocial wellbeing and high-reliability systems.

Early bird tickets are available until 25 September, don’t miss your chance to secure a spot.

View the program: https://bit.ly/4n5XrdR
Register: https://bit.ly/4p0qzVI

20/08/2025

The AIHS is proud to present the Emergency Response Certification (ERC) Program, launching at the end of August 2025.

Designed for the Western Australian mining industry, the ERC Program formally recognises the skills, knowledge, and capability of emergency response professionals, supporting safer workplaces across the sector.

This initiative provides long-awaited professional recognition for critical emergency response roles in mining.

Register your interest today to learn more about the program here:
http://bit.ly/3JEFHrg

20/08/2025

The program for the 2025 AIHS Victorian Safety Symposium is here! Join us on Tuesday, 16 September, for a day of fresh insights into simplifying safety management, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, psychosocial health and more!

Delegates can also opt into an exclusive behind-the-scenes safety tour of Marvel Stadium, with places strictly limited.

Early bird tickets are available until 1 September, don’t miss your chance to secure a spot.

View the program: https://bit.ly/4lz1q1e
Register now: https://bit.ly/4mhqHy6

19/08/2025

It’s your final opportunity to join us tomorrow, 20 August, for the Professional Skills: Mentoring by Safety Professionals webinar.

Hosted by the AIHS Mentoring Committee, this session will give you an inside look at our highly regarded Mentoring Program as we prepare to welcome Cohort 10. You’ll gain insight into the program’s structure, expectations, and commitment, and hear directly from past mentors and mentees about their experiences.

Register to join the webinar here: https://aihs.org.au/Web/Events/Event_Display-Speaker-Program-Bio.aspx?EventKey=WEB_MENT8&WebsiteKey=d4c31fa4-467a-4959-b48b-cae3ea93e516

Whether you are looking to share your expertise or gain new perspectives from experienced practitioners, the Mentoring Program connects health and safety professionals at every career stage for meaningful, career-shaping conversations.

The program is available exclusively to AIHS Members, and registrations for Cohort 10 are now open.

Or if you’re an AIHS Member, you can register to be a part of Cohort 10 here: https://aihs.org.au/Web/Web/Resources/Mentoring%20Program.aspx?hkey=d190a74b-fd0a-4337-983f-078200c1e11c

13/08/2025

This August, we’re shining a spotlight on Tradies Health Month! Join Cameron Montgomery from the Australian Institute of Health & Safety as he shares essential tips to keep tradies safe, healthy, and injury-free on the job. Whether you’re working on-site or just passionate about workplace wellbe...

04/08/2025

Have you registered yet for the first-ever Essential Safety Update?

Exclusively for AIHS Members, this special briefing is your chance to hear directly from leaders in safety, governance and future thinking.

Joining the panel:
Simon Waller, Futurist, Business Advisor and Author
Skye Buatava (nee Howard), AIHS Independent Director
Greg Smith, Partner, Workplace Relations, Jackson McDonald

With AIHS Chair Cameron Montgomery moderating, the discussion will unpack the legislative reforms, compliance developments and strategic trends every WHS professional needs to know.

Event Details
Date: Thursday 7 August 2025
Time: 12:00 - 2:00pm AEST
Format: Zoom webinar
Cost: Complimentary for AIHS Members

Register now. This event is open to AIHS Members only.

The Australian Institute of Health & Safety invites you to our upcoming webinar, Essential Safety Update: Stay Ahead of Change & Strengthen Your Safety Leadership on 7 August 2025. The Essential Safety Update is your exclusive member-only briefing on the critical developments shaping workplace healt...

31/07/2025

This Tradies National Health Month, we’re reminding tradies to put their health and wellbeing first – both on and off the tools. Construction remains one of Australia’s highest-risk industries, with too many preventable injuries and fatalities each year.

28/07/2025

AIHS CEO Julia Whitford featured on 7NEWS Toowoomba during National Farm Safety Week, highlighting the importance of learning from near misses on the land.

Agriculture remains one of Australia’s most dangerous industries, with high fatality rates and ongoing physical and psychological risks. In line with this year’s theme, ‘Second Chances’, Ms Whitford urged ag workers to treat close calls not as lucky escapes, but as critical warnings.

“Farming is unpredictable and high-risk by nature. But every near miss is a chance to reflect, act, and ultimately prevent harm,” she said.

Watch the full 7NEWS story below.