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Changing
OHS Culture
in Construction
CSG October 2023 speaker:Helen Lingard

Changing OHS culture in construction

Presentation by: Professor Helen Lingard, Director, Construction Work Health and Safety Research, RMIT University

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In the past the construction industry has been known for being resistant to improvements affecting worker safety and wellbeing. However, the situation is now changing, according to Professor Helen Lingard, a leading expert in construction safety, whose research over the years has been widely translated into improved work health and safety policy and practice in the construction industry.

This was the topic of Professor Lingard’s lunchtime presentation to Central Safety Group on Tuesday 10 October. Helen discussed some of the main health and safety issues affecting workers in the construction industry, and changes in practices and culture that are now making a difference. This included some of her work on the effect of long and non-standard work hours on workers' health and wellbeing.

Her presentation was followed by questions and discussion.

The presenter:

Helen Lingard is a Distinguished Professor of Construction Management in the School of Property, Construction and Project Management at RMIT University, Melbourne. She has a PhD in construction safety, and has been with RMIT for 15 years. Having started her career working for a contracting organisation in the civil engineering sector, Helen has undertaken extensive applied research in the areas of workplace safety and workers’ health and wellbeing in the construction industry. Helen has also provided consulting services in the infrastructure, telecommunications and mining sectors. Helen has authored or co-authored numerous papers and books. Her most recent book is "Work, Health and Wellbeing in the Construction Industry", with co-author Michelle Turner, which was published in May 2023.

 
 

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Opal
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CSG August 2025 event - Site Visit - Opal Specialty Packaging


Site Visit - Opal Specialty Packaging

Host: Gavin Kenny, Opal Specialty Packaging
Location: 100 Carroll Road, Oakleigh South, Vic


How: In person only

Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025, noon
Non-Members welcome to attend

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.

Important: Attendees must wear long sleeves, pants and flat closed-toe shoes.
Please bring Hi-vis vest, hearing protection and safety glasses (can also be supplied if necessary).

Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: 100 Carroll Road, Oakleigh South, Vic
How: In person only
Cost: Financial members* free. Others $15
RSVP: COB Friday 15 August 2025. Online using our RSVP form
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The Zoom event link will be emailed on the afternoon of Monday 18 August 2025.

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