Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend?

SAFETY IN ACTION, THE SAFETY SHOW and WA SAFETY SHOW are free trade only events. Entry is restricted to bonafide members of the health and safety industries and over the age of 16.

Some examples of who should attend are:
Health & Safety Managers, CEO's, Directors, Owners, Purchasing Officers, Project Managers, Production Managers, Site Managers, Risk Managers, Maintenance/Operations Managers, Training Mangers, Warehouse Managers, Logistic and Transport Specialists, Construction and Manufacturing Workers, Foremen, Site Inspectors, Building Managers and Government Agencies.

Business ID may be required upon entry eg. Business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company ABN. You may also be asked for personal identification such as a drivers licence to substantiate your identification. 

Those not involved in the health and safety industries will not be admitted. Selling or promotion of products/services to exhibitors is not permitted. No photography or sketching permitted. Students will not be registered.

Do I need to register for the Trade Show?

Yes, all Trade Visitors must register for the Trade Show.  You may register online or you can register by completing the registration form attached to the Trade Invitation. If you have not received a Trade Invitation and would like to be sent one, please call +613 9654 7773. Alternatively you can register for the Trade Show when you arrive, however to avoid queues we recommend you pre-register.

 


5 - 7 April 2011
Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Trade Invitations will be available from March 2011

 

26 - 28 October 2010
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

 

Trade Invitations will be available from September 2010
Click here to register online

What happens when I register?

If you register online you will receive an email confirmation that gives you a summary of your registered details as well as your unique registration identification number. Your Visitor Access Card will be mailed directly to you before the Trade Show.

If you fax your registration, your registration will be processed and your Visitor Access Card mailed directly to you before the Trade Show.

All Visitor Access Cards will commence being mailed a month prior to the event. If you do not receive your Visitor Access Card before the Trade Show, you can collect it from the onsite registration desk located near the entrance to the Trade Show.

Note that the Organiser reserves the right to cancel invalid registrations to ensure that entry is limited to bonafide Trade Visitors.

 

Can I change my registration details or check my details?

Yes, if you need to check what details have been registered please telephone the Organiser, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on tel +613 9654 7773.  Alternatively, your registration details can be altered when you arrive at the Trade Show at the onsite registration desk located near the entrance. You won't need to complete another registration form, simply present your Visitor Access Card & business identification at the counter.

What if I forget my Visitor Access Card?

Registered Visitors may obtain a replacement Visitor Access Card at the registration counter without filling out another registration form. You will already be on our database. Just bring business identification with you.

Can students attend?

Final year tertiary students may visit the Show on Thursday 28 October only. Course administrators must apply in writing to the Organiser prior to the commencement of the Show. Details must include institution, course, number of students and preferred attendance time (on designated day). Do not register students using the registration form - the registrations will be cancelled. Email applications to safety@aec.net.au 

Can I bring my family to have a look?

Trade Show entry is restricted to Trade Only. Children under 16 may attend free of charge if accompanied by an adult at all times. There are no child minding facilities available at the venue.

Will there be any special events/features?

Yes, there are events/features designed to inform and entertain you whilst visiting the Trade Show. Click here for further details.

How do I get to the Venue?

There are a number of travel options to get you to and from the show venues.

Safety In Action venue details

The Safety Show venue details

Do I need a Visa to visit Australia?

Most International Visitors to Australia will require a Visa to enter the country. For Government details on Visas visit Australian Government Immigration site at www.immi.gov.au  Remember if you need to make a Visa Application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved.

How many exhibitors are there?

At each event expect to see 100s of  manufacturers and suppliers with workplace health and safety products inlcuding new and innovative ways to improve workplace performance. 

Click here to see the Safety In Action Melbourne Exhibitor List

Click here to see The Safety Show, Sydney Exhibitors

 

Can I exhibit at the Shows?

Yes. Contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on +613 9654 7773 or email safety@aec.net.au to discuss any available options.  Or you can register your interest online

What workplace health & safety shows are coming up?

WA Safety Show
24 - 26 August 2010
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
www.wasafetyshow.com

The Safety Show & Sydney Materials Handling
26 - 28 October 2010
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
www.thesafetyshow.com / www.sydmaterialshandling.com.au

Safety In Action & Melbourne Materials Handling
5 - 7 April 2011
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
www.safetyinaction.net.au / www.melbmaterialshandling.com.au

Can I earn Continuing Professional Development points by attending?

Visitors to The Safety Show, Sydney can collect 1 CPD point per hour of attendance at the Show.  Visitors MUST collect a proof of attendance from the Dome (main) Foyer as they leave the Show, which will serve as their record.

This is unavailable at Safety In Action, Melbourne.