AI know-how & OHS

Date & Time: Tuesday 14 October 2025, noon

CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom or in person

Speaker:  John Ansley, Co-Founder & Head of Revenue, Knowby

Venue:  Regus Yarra Room, 50th floor, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne

Topic: OHS & Forensic Mental Health

The topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being met with rising interest and speculation about how it can be applied in the workplace. An example of the successful use of AI in OHS will be presented to Central Safety Group on Tuesday 14 October by John Ansley, co-founder of Knowby.
They have developed a digital tool, Knowby Pro, that takes the complexity out of instructions, giving instant access to critical information. John will demonstrate how the Knowby Pro platform works, and the different ways it can be applied in business.
CSG Committee member Gavin Kenny, who is Head of Health and Safety Systems Transformation at Opal, will contribute to the presentation by talking about how he uses the tool at his workplace. He will give his perspective on its application at Opal, and how it has improved their OHS communications.
Billed as an alternative to those painful how-to manuals and instructional videos, Knowby Pro allows users to create SOPs or work instructions using a combination of text and images and/or video, with the help of AI.
John and Gavin’s presentation will include an opportunity for questions from the audience.

Note: RSVP by close of business Monday 13 October 2025.  When booking, please ensure you select the October Event from the dropdown list (shaded orange), to RSVP.

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New manual handling initiatives

Date & Time: Tuesday 9 September 2025, noon

CSG Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom only

Speaker:  David Caple AM, David Caple & Associates

Topic: New manual handling initiatives

The esteemed David Caple AM will join us on 9 September to talk about new initiatives in manual handling that have been assessed and implemented in a range of workplaces, including libraries, childcare and large retail stores.

David will provide an overview of the methodology involved, and give examples of the initiatives. Manual handling..read more.

About the speaker:

David Caple AM is a leading figure in occupational health and safety here and overseas. He has advised a wide range of businesses, industry groups and public sector organisations, and has worked with Australian and overseas governments on work health and safety strategy.

He has spent 40 years as an OHS consultant, and was an Adjunct Professor, Centre for Ergonomics & Human Factors, La Trobe University for 20 years. David was President of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) 2006-2009, in which capacity he represented the profession in 23 countries, to governments, universities, researchers and practitioners.
In 2024 he was co-author of a new international publication Giving your business the human factors edge.… Making it Happen!

David is a Financial Member of Central Safety Group.

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Note: RSVP by close of business Monday 8 September 2025.  When booking, please ensure you select the September Event from the dropdown list (shaded orange), to RSVP.

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Site Visit: Opal Specialty Packaging

Date & Time: Tuesday 19 August 2025, noon

In person only

Host:  Gavin Kenny, Opal Specialty Packaging

Venue:  100 Carroll Road, Oakleigh South, Vic, 3167

Topic: Site Visit - Opal Specialty Packaging

Opal Specialty Packaging provides tailored cardboard-based packaging solutions for small, medium and large businesses. Their fully integrated packaging development service is based on circular economy principles.
Join CSG for a tour of their Oakleigh South production facility on Tuesday 19th August and see Opal’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. Learn how they deal with hazards such as mobile plant, traffic management, noise and machine guarding.
We will also hear about recent safety programs related to video SOPs and streamlining the on-boarding of casuals.
Opal’s sustainable corrugated cardboard packaging solutions cover every application you can think of, from smartly designed bespoke boxes and vibrant digital print to high-end corrugated cardboard point-of-purchase displays for retailers. ..read more.

Numbers limited: book early to secure your place.
Non-Members welcome to attend

Note: RSVP by close of business Monday 18 August 2025.  When booking, please ensure you select the August Event from the dropdown list (shaded orange), to RSVP.

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OHS & forensic mental health

Date & Time: Tuesday 8 July 2025, noon

CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom or in person

Speaker:  Craig Ramadge, Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, Forensicare

Venue:  Regus Yarra Room, 50th floor, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne

Topic: OHS & Forensic Mental Health

As many of you know, Victoria is entering a new era of workplace safety with the upcoming implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations, set to take effect in December 2025. Craig Ramadge’s presentation to Central Safety Group on July 8 will draw on his experience working in the area of forensic mental health to explore the implications of Victoria’s new psychosocial regulations for employers and employees.
These regulations place a stronger emphasis on identifying and managing psychological hazards - including exposure to trauma, violence and high-stress environments - all of which are highly relevant in forensic settings.
Craig will take us through the unique physical and mental health challenges faced by workers in forensic mental health roles, and how the changes to WorkCover Mental Injury claims in Victoria impact these workers.
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Note: RSVP by close of business Monday 7 July 2025.  When booking, please ensure you select the July Event from the dropdown list (shaded orange), to RSVP.

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Challenging mainstream OHS views

Date & Time: Tuesday 10 June 2025, noon

CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom only

Speaker:  Kevin Jones, Editor, SafetyAtWorkBlog

Topic: Challenging mainstream OHS views

We can always count on Kevin Jones to broaden our horizons via new books and publications on a range of topics. His presentation to Central Safety Group on Tuesday 10 June 2025 will be no exception.

Kevin's discussion will include publications that are not directly related to OHS, but provide valuable insights that can stimulate an OHS professional's thinking about their approach to OHS.

By challenging mainstream views on topics such as leadership, Kevin aims to inspire discussion and widen our knowledge of important topics.

Kevin's overview will include topics directly related to OHS as well, such as a recent study about employee well-being and mental health.

The presentation will be followed by a question and discussion session.

Note: RSVP by close of business Monday 9 June 2025.  When booking, please ensure you select the June Event from the dropdown list (shaded orange), to RSVP.

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OHS power & influence

Date & Time: Tuesday 13 May 2025, noon

CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom or in the room

Speaker:  Rob Dival, National HS&E Manager, K&S Corporation

Topic: OHS power & influence

Details coming soon

Note: RSVP by close of business Monday 12 May 2025.  When booking, please ensure you select the May Event from the dropdown list (shaded orange), to RSVP.

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Super-charging safety

Date & Time: Tuesday 8 April 2025, noon

CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom or in the room

Speaker: Catherine Itman, Safety Specialist, Safety and Property Risk team, Industry Super Property Trust (ISPT)

Topic: Super-charging safety

Business imperatives and safety outcomes are not always compatible, but Catherine Itman will be offering a good-news story to Central Safety Group at the April lunchtime presentation.

As a safety specialist in the Safety and Property Risk team at Industry Super Property Trust (ISPT), Catherine will talk about how ISPT maintains a ‘do no harm’ investment and operating philosophy, with HSE principles integrated into all business activity....Read more

Note: RSVP by close of business Monday 7 Aril 2025.  When booking, please ensure you select the April Event from the dropdown list (shaded orange), to RSVP.

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The rights and wrongs of safety comms

Date & Time: Tuesday 11 March 2025, noon

CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom or in the room

Speaker: Dr Tristan Casey , Director, New View Safety

Topic: The rights and wrongs of safety comms

Effective communications are a key part of creating a safe workplace, but what works and what doesn’t? Some valuable insights and answers were provided by Dr Tristan Casey in his 11 March presentation to Central Safety Group.

Dr Casey, an Implementation Scientist (Workplace Health, Safety & Wellbeing), conducted a detailed study on safety communication, in the field, as a joint project between Queensland’s Griffith University and the nation-wide Protech employment group....Read more

Note: RSVP by close of business Monday 10 March 2025.  When booking, please ensure you select the March Event from the dropdown list (shaded orange), to RSVP.

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OHS employment trends + CSG AGM

Date & Time: Tuesday 11 February 2025, noon

CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom or in the room

Speaker: Helen O'Keefe, Director, HOK Talent Solutions

Topic: OHS employment trends

We were privileged once again to have Helen O'Keefe share her knowledge and advice about the latest employment trends in the OHS sector at our first event for 2025.

This is of particular interest to our cohort, who no longer remain with an organisation for their entire career. Rather there is considerable movement between roles and industries, due to the transferable skills of the OHS professional. This presentation showed the scope of what's out there and how best to navigate it, including dealing with the impacts of AI...Read more

Note: RSVP by close of business Monday 10 February 2025.  When booking, please ensure you select the February Event from the dropdown list (shaded orange), to RSVP.

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Central Safety Group annual networking lunch

The Parliament House dining room was buzzing on Friday the 6th December 2024 when Central Safety Group welcomed almost 40 guests to our annual networking lunch. Comprising mostly financial members and all of the CSG committee, it was a wonderful opportunity for us to meet up face-to-face and enjoy some good food at the same time.

It was a relaxed, informal event, but there were also a couple of short speeches of acknowledgement. Our President, Nan Austin, reflected on the past year of speakers and events, looking forward to offering members more great content in the year to come. She also made special mention of Ollie Matthews (pictured here), who was celebrating his 50th year as a CSG member -what an amazing achievement, not to mention the huge contributions he has made to the group over those years.

David Caple thanked the CSG Committee for their efforts in 2024 and asked us all to take a bow! Thank you, David, and also for your continuing support as a member and as an extremely popular annual speaker.

Everyone had a great time and we have already started planning our 2025 event. It is thanks to our Financial members and Corporate members that we are able to host this important networking event each year.

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