Company Research Report: Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS)

Company Overview

Name:

Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS)

Mission of the Company:

To shape workplace health and safety.

When was the Company Founded and by Whom:

No information is available.

Key People in the Company:

CEO: Julia Whitford

Contact for Media Enquiries: Rebecca Turnbull

Headquarters:

PO Box 1376, Kensington, VIC 3031, Australia

Number of Employees:

No information is available.

Revenue of the Company:

No information is available.

What is the Company Known For:

AIHS is Australia’s national association for the health and safety profession, with a vision for safe and healthy people in productive workplaces and communities. The institute provides policy, advocacy, standards work, career support, peer engagement, and a wide range of professional development opportunities for health and safety practitioners.

Products

What Products Do They Offer:

No specific products listed. Instead, the AIHS offers a range of services.

High-Level Description of the Product:

SPARK AI Tool: An AI-powered tool to sort through thousands of pages of legislation and regulations instantaneously.

Key Features of Each of the Products:

SPARK AI Tool:

Provides immediate access to critical information and guidance.

Trained on State-based legislation and regulations, OHS Body of Knowledge content, OHS Professional Magazine content, and general organisational information stored on the AIHS website.

Assists with career advice, professional development opportunities, and updates on AIHS events and resources.

Easy to use and accessible to all members.

Recent Developments

What are the Recent Developments in the Company:

SPARK AI Tool Launched: On September 25, 2024, AIHS launched SPARK, an Australian-first AI-powered tool that provides instant access to critical OHS information.

What are the New Products Launched:

SPARK AI Tool: Designed to save time and improve access to workplace safety information.

What are the New Features Added to the Existing Products:

No information is available.

Any New Partnerships:

New Partnership for Falls Prevention at Work: Recently announced as a significant milestone to improve workplace safety.

Additional Information

Recent Media Releases:

Workplace Fatalities on the Rise: Safe Work Australia reports 200 fatalities in 2023 compared to 195 in 2022.

AIHS AI Tool Media Release: The launch of the SPARK AI tool, aimed at improving workplace safety.

Crush Injury Settlement: Queensland-based cattle company committed $200,000 to safety improvements after a worker's arm was lost in a workplace accident.

Construction Companies Fined: Fines totaling $468,000 for breaches of workplace safety laws in Western Australian construction companies.

Events:

Hobart Networking Breakfast: Scheduled on 04 October 2024.

Workplace Mental Health Presentation: Presented by Black Dog Institute on 08 October 2024.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Scheduled on 09 October 2024, College of Fellows.

Vision and Core Values:

Vision: To have safe and healthy people in productive workplaces and communities.

Core Values: Integrity, Legacy, Diversity, Leadership, Humanity, Innovation.

Policy and Advocacy:

AIHS represents the profession in policy, advocacy, and standards work to positively contribute to the development of Workplace Health and Safety Policy and Practice in Australia.

Annual Reports and Historical Contributions:

AIHS values its rich history and the contributions of its members, maintaining an Honour Roll to recognize outstanding individuals.

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 1376, Kensington, VIC 3031

Phone: (03) 8336 1995

Email for Media Enquiries: communications@aihs.org.au

Website Links:

[OHS Body of Knowledge](http://ohsbok.org.au)

[OHS Education Accreditation](http://ohseducationaccreditation.org.au)

Social Media and Newsletter:

Newsletter Signup: Available on the AIHS website.

This report was assembled using available data and any fields with no information indicated were marked as such. This report aims to provide a comprehensive market research overview of the Australian Institute of Health & Safety.