SafeWork NSW Annual Public Event

📢 SafeWork NSW Guest Lecture is Back!

We are excited to announce that the SafeWork NSW Guest Lecture is returning in 2025 following its great success last year! Join us for an insightful and engaging session where experienced inspectors will share practical knowledge and real-world insights into safety in the construction industry.

This event is open to all students and staff – don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the regulators who are shaping construction site safety in NSW!

🗓 Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Presentation: 40 minutes, followed by Q&A)
• Location: PS-EA.G.19 (Parramatta South Campus, Building EA, Level G, Room 19)
  

👷‍♂️ Meet the Guest Speakers

Steve Charles
With over 33 years as a SafeWork Inspector, Steve brings extensive experience across regional and metropolitan NSW. He has investigated thousands of workplace incidents and led numerous proactive safety initiatives. Steve holds a degree in Occupational Health and Safety (University of Newcastle) and a Graduate Diploma in Employment Relations (Western Sydney University).

Lewis Shackleton
A dedicated SafeWork Inspector in the construction sector, Lewis applies his technical knowledge to drive safety compliance, lead incident investigations, and champion proactive risk management. He is passionate about building safer construction environments.

📚 Topics Covered

• Introduction to WHS legislation

• What Inspectors look for and their powers

• Regulatory priorities: Falls, atmospheric contaminants, plant and people interaction, psychosocial risks, and electrical hazards

• Importance of contractor management

We’re proud to bring this valuable learning opportunity back and look forward to seeing you there!