Occupational Health and Safety Conference and Vice Chancellor’s Award for Exceptional Contribution to OHS

The biennial Monash University Occupational Health and Safety Conference is being held this year on Wednesday, 24 October 2018. The Conference is open to all staff and students, and there is no charge for attendance. All attendees will have an opportunity to win a selection of prizes.

The Conference will showcase a variety of innovative speakers and explore a range of interesting topics relating to aspects of health, safety and wellbeing, including

·        A keynote address by Jessica Watson, the youngest person to sail solo around the world in 2009, who will give an overview of the risks and safety strategies during her journey;

·        a live mock OHS court experience simulating a prosecution for a breach of the safety legislation; and

·        other exciting health and safety presentations.

Further details, including a program and registration can be accessed on the OHS Conference Web Page.

Please be aware that the annual Vice Chancellor’s Award for Exceptional Contribution to OHS will be presented at the 2018 Monash Occupational Health and Safety Conference.

This prestigious Award recognises the contributions of staff who have implemented original and exciting ideas in Occupational Health and Safety at Monash University.

Applications are open to Monash University staff, either individuals or teams, and close on Friday, 5 October 2018.

A prize of $3,000 will be awarded to the winning individual, or $5,000 to the winning team nomination.

Information relating to the Award and how to apply can be found on the OHS website.