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; |
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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
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
When: Thursday 26th of November 2026.
Time: From 3 to 4pm a presentation on What to be Aware of as Your Feet Age will be given by Elan Silver the Podiatrist at Silver Podiatory. This will be followed by refreshments then the Annual General Meeting.
Where: The Clarement Hotel. 1 Bay View Terrace, Clarement, WA. Upstairs in the Grevillia Room.
Cost: Free for Financial Members.
At the presentation Elan Silver will be enlightening participants on how to remain comfortable on your feet as you age. He will be providing an interactive and practical session that will register with all of us; alert us on warning signs to look out for; provide practical tips to manage discomfort, and advice on footwear maintenance. This information is directly transferable to the workplace where we must manage worker health, including footcare, avoid preventable workers compensation, engage the workforce and assist when determining criteria for procurement whilst gaining a better understanding of individual idiosyncrasies.