The Society provides a forum for the wide range of disciplines engaged in the occupational health profession in Western Australia.
The aims of the Society are:
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to develop effective occupational health practice within Western Australia; |
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to encourage awareness by individuals, organisations, and other bodies, of the role of occupational health; |
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to provide a forum for professional contact between persons interested in and working in occupational health; |
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to express an independent, professional viewpoint on all aspects of occupational health considered desirable in the public interest; |
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to seek the improvement of an extension of the existing legislation for the promotion of safety and health at work in order to ensure uniform principles are applied in all occupational activities. |
Upcoming Events
Health Monitoring Services Offered by Occumed.
Date and Time: Tuesday 30th April 2024 commencing at 6pm.
Venue: OccuMED 331 Great Eastern Highway, Redcliffe, WA. 6104.
Free onsite parking.
Presenter 1. Dr John Low MBBS(UWA), Grad. Dip OHS, FAFOEM. GAICD, OccuMED's Managing Partner and Chief Occupational Physician will present the health monitoring services offered by Occumed.
Presenter 2. Dr K C Wan, MBBS, DIH, M.Sc, MFOM, FACOEM, FAFOEM, G. Dip Public Admin and former Worksafe WA Chief Occupational Health Physician Occupational Medicine, Adjunct Professor Edith Cowan University and Curtin University, Chair/member WorksafeWA Industrial Diseases Medical Panel (IDMP), Consultant Occupational Physician will provide a demonstration of reading Chest X-rays according to the ILO Classification
To attend please register in advance by email to OHSAWA secretary Carl ohswa@outlook.com.au. For more information, contact the Vice President DrAmyBright@omema.com.au.
Cost: There is no charge for OHSAWA members or non-members who register to attend.
However, a non-refundable fee of A$50 is payable in advance at registration for non-members who wish to attend the chest x-ray reading session, or they can join the Occupational Health Society to attend this session for free.
Payment Details: Account Name: Occupational Health Society. BSB: 066 161. Account No: 1003 7010. Payment can also be made at the event before commencement.
Please note that participants for the ILO chest x-ray reading session will be limited to 20 with medical professionals as a priority. Attendance will be recorded for CPD if required.
The event will not be webcast.
Please click on the links below to download a copy of the event flyer and the Occupational Health Society Membership Application form.
Flyer
Membership Application form.