The introduction of NSW’s Industrial Manslaughter Bill in June this year means hefty penalties for individuals and businesses found guilty of manslaughter – prompting employers to take a more proactive approach to their health and safety duties. 

Working at heights is complex. Adherence to safety regulations and industry guidelines is key, as is the use and correct maintenance of safety equipment/systems, PPE and protocols. 

Embracing technology tools to boost safety

New technologies are among the innovations enabling improved safety at heights, including: 

• Robots deployed to carry out specific tasks at height, enabling human workers to keep their feet on the ground.

• Drones used to carry out site surveys or inspections, providing teams with visual data for analysis and planning. In addition, these drones carry out various tasks at height, keeping workers on the ground.

• AI tools that can interpret data to help assess, interpret and predict or report on risks. 

• Wearable tech (sensors) that detect worker movements or location in real-time, as well as a host of other potential risk factors (e.g. environmental conditions), and alert teams. 

• Smart equipment, such as telescopic booms, will not start until the operators have correctly hooked them into an integrated safety lanyard system. 

• Equipment sensors that sound an alarm and halt operations if the equipment is not safe to use. 

• Virtual reality or augmented reality tools, for safety training. 

• Computer vision solutions that can detect whether fall protection systems and PPE are being utilised correctly.

View these technologies in person!

The exhibition hall features over 160 innovative brands showcasing the latest safety products, solutions, and technology. Some highlights include:

• WashDrones demonstrating their softwash cleaning drones, which will clean The Dome roof 30m off the ground. 

• The safety technology zone featuring WHSe productivity software aimed at streamlining processes, compliance, and documentation from innovative suppliers: CM3, Ecoportal, Evotix, HSI Donesafe, Safety Culture, ServiceNow TMlabs and Skytrust.

• The latest in pedestrian management: Fleetsafe will showcase their AI-powered Pedestrian Detection & Proximity Warning System Proxicam™ designed to make vehicles safer.

• A fully immersive VR training system designed to replicate hazardous and emergency situations from Flaim Systems.

• Industrial Athlete will showcase their injury prevention and employee health systems aimed at monitoring and reducing common workplace injuries.

• Intelligent Bio Solutions will introduce its non-invasive fingerprinting drug testing solution.

• Exhibitors showcasing the latest in wearable tech and lone worker systems including Biosymm, Duress, Mcm Electronics, and Mepacs.

Alongside suppliers of PPE, cleaning, height safety, materials handling, safety equipment, Training, wellbeing, and more, it's all under one roof. Discover solutions to your workplace health and safety challenges.

Your roadmap to better safety outcomes

To help companies navigate the regulatory changes, height safety tech innovations and the complexities of heights safety, Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney (23 & 24 October 2024) features a line-up of interactive conference sessions and Summits. During these sessions, industry experts will unpack the major safety challenges facing the sector – including height safety providing audiences with practical insights and tips for improved outcomes. 

Alongside the expo the show offers 40 hours of free educational content across 50 sessions delivered by 75+ industry leaders and subject matter experts. Join Australia's largest single gathering of safety professionals and get everything you need to make your workplace safe, healthy and productive!