Safety in Action

Date: 20th - 22nd April 2010
Location: Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Stand No: B49
Details: Showcasing their Safety, Risk & Claims Management software solution

Sydney Safety Show

Date: 26th - 28th October 2010
Location: Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park
Stand No: I10
Details: Showcasing their Safety, Risk & Claims Management software solution

Reducing injuries, risk management and avoiding legal proceedings are the major occupational health, safety (OHS) and Risk Management concerns facing more than 80% of Australian organisations as they head towards the new year, according to survey results.

The survey shows that organisations are highly concerned about a wide range of OHS issues including legal, claims and compliance related activities, environmental management, plant and equipment management, employee health, training and productivity and policies and procedures. Standardisation and transparency of practices across the spectrum of OHS & Risk activities was also important.

Despite the fact that issues relating to auditing, monitoring and management of OHS & Risk activities were consistently nominated as being of high or critical concern by more than 60% of companies, many organisations still struggle with their reporting, using a mixture of systems and practices. 44% of participants currently use OHS and Risk Management systems while a smaller number use Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, HR, payroll or in-house developed software. Half of the respondents also stated that their processes include manual or paper-based systems to monitor and analyse safety performance.

In an acknowledgement that a single, common approach would be beneficial, almost one third of the organisations (31%) stated that they intend to implement an OHS and Risk Management system. 60% of these organisations are looking to act within the year.

Moshe Woods, Sales Director - Australian Workplace Software, ComOps said, “The growth in interest in OHS and Risk Management systems is being driven by the realisation that good OHS & Risk practices are not only a compliance requirement. They reduce an organisation's exposure to costly litigation and they contribute to the bottom line through improved productivity. This is what is causing a growing number of organisations to insist on rigorous OHS & Risk compliance measures both internally and amongst partners up and down the supply chain."

With their last major event for 2009, the Sydney Safety Show proved to be a huge success for AWS.

Taking place over 3 days in October, more than 300 attendees visited the AWS stand and SHE demonstrations to discuss their safety needs and learrn more about the Safety, Risk and Claims management software.

Case studies and brochures were on hand for all attendees, with one lucky winner scoring a Pentax digital camera for entering the AWS survey competition. (Survey results will be posted on the website soon!)

Thanks to all involved, and to everyone who visited us over the 3 day exhibition.

New Zealands largest workplace safety event, the National Safety Show, was a great success for AWS.

Running over 2 days from Wednesday the 22nd July to Thursday the 23rd July at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland, we met with many industries and employees to discuss their OH&S needs.

We'd like to thank everyone involved in making this an enjoyable and successful event.

The 2nd Safety Show event at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre proved to be a great event.

AWS conducted demonstrations on the Live interactive stage and once again created a lot of interest for SHE.

Thank you to all those involved in the event.

Congratulations to our “Garmin GPS Competition” winner Ms Michelle Leutton of Brisbane, QLD.

AWS would like to thank everyone involved for a very enjoyable time and for their continued interest in SHE.

Congratulations to our “Garmin GPS Competition” winner Mr Jeff Jaremenko of Moolap, VIC.

Date: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Thursday 16 October 2008
Location: The National Convention Centre, Constitution Avenue, Canberra City, ACT  
Details: View the SHE® software at Booth 1

AWS would like to thank everyone involved in the pleasurable environment at the ACT Safety Expo.

The ComOps Group is made up of leading Australian producers of Software and Services solutions.  Being part of the Group will enable AWS to extend their offerings to their current clients, as well as benefit from additional management expertise and other synergies.  Mr Moshe Woods and Mr Peter Morris, the founders of AWS, will remain with the Company and continue to drive the strategy and direction.

“We are extremely excited to become part of the ComOps group.  We believe being part of this mature and stable environment will benefit AWS and our clients.  Our Company and products will continue to be innovative and of the highest quality but will now be backed up by an even larger network of support and development”, said Moshe Woods, AWS co-founder.

The ComOps Board of Directors are enthusiastic about the AWS acquisition, especially about adding additional blue chip customers to ComOps’ already impressive client list.

About ComOps Limited

ComOps Limited has a 35 year history in the IT industry and listed on the ASX in 1999.

The Company owns a group of IT organisations that develop, sell and support leading software and service solutions in the ERP, Business Intelligence, Mobile Sales Force Automation, e-Commerce, Retail, Workforce Management and Human Capital Management markets. These solutions are used by a range of blue chip clients such as Toll Holdings, Coca-Cola, Berri, Golden Circle, Australia Post, Toshiba, Orica, Lexmark, Canon, Queensland Government, NSW Lotteries, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and AMP, to name just a few.

ComOps is a Microsoft Gold Partner, Progress Premier Partner, is ISO 9001:2000 Quality Accredited and Government Endorsed.

The ComOps group of companies also includes:

ComOps Australia    www.comops.com.au

Human Capital Solutions (HCS) Group    www.hcsgroup.com.au

Microster Solutions    www.microster.com

After a fantastic time at the WA Safety Show 2008, the AWS team has returned energised by the old friends they caught up with, and the new organisations keen on seeing how SHE® Venus can help them meet their OHS Safety / Risk Management needs.

The SHE team was kept busy for the three days fielding questions about new and existing features, tools, and processes by a constant stream of visitors at the event.

AWS would like to thank everyone involved for a very enjoyable WA Safety Show 2008.

Date: Tues 27th - Thurs 29th October 2009
Location: Sydney Showground, Olympic Park
Details: Showcasing the AWS SHE® software at Stand C12

The New Zealand National Safety Show 2009

Date: Wed 22nd - Thurs 23rd July 2009
Location: ASB Showgrounds, Auckland New Zealand
Details: View the SHE® software at Stand S162

The Queensland Safety Show 2009

Date: Tues 16th - Thurs 18th June 2009
Location: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane
Details: View the SHE® software at stand B06

Safety in Action 2009

Date: Tues 31st March - Thurs 2nd April 2009
Location: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
Details: View the SHE® software at stand B2 

The Sydney Safety Show 2008

Date: Tuesday 28th - Thursday 30th October 2008
Where: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Details: View the SHE® software at stand B14 

The ACT Safety Show 2008

Date: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Thursday 16 October 2008
Location: The National Convention Centre, Constitution Avenue, Canberra City, ACT  
Details: View the SHE® software at Booth 1

The WA Safety Show 2008

Date: Tues 12th - Thurs 14th August 2008
Location: Perth Convention Centre, Perth
Details: View the SHE® software at stand A16 

Safety in Action (SIA) 2008

Date: Tues 29th April - Thurs 1st May 2008
Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Details: View the SHE® software at stand B10

The Safety Show 2007

Date: Wednesday 24th - Friday 26th October 2007
Where: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Details: View the SHE® software at stand B11

The Queensland Safety Show 2007

Date: Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st June 2007
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Details: View the SHE® software at stand F2  

Safety in Action (SIA) 2007

Date: Tues 20th - Thurs 22nd March 2007
Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Details: View the SHE® software at stand A05

Microsoft Ready Summit '06

Special November Previews - SHE VENUS / Office 2007 integration

The Safety Show 2006

Safety In Action 2006

Launch of the new SHE® "Venus" system!- Safety / Risk Management AS/NZ 4360 workflow compliant software

The Safety Show 2005

SHE 2005 (VENUS)Special June Previews

Safety In Action 2005

NATIONAL SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA AWARDS WINNERS WERE ANNOUNCED

The Department has developed the "Safer Workplaces" framework aimed at improving workplace health and safety performance in the Queensland public sector; and implemented it in the "Pathways to Better Health and Safety Program" in 2006/07.

"These initiatives included further development of the Pathways to Better Health Program; implementing the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE®) software program..."

The Judging Panel said "the Department of Public Works, Queensland, embraced the OHS National Strategy and showed leadership and initiative by implementing their own strategy. A terrific example of public sector leadership and initiative at all levels."

The finalists for the category were:

Department of Public Works, Queensland (QLD)

NATIONAL SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA AWARDS WINNERS WERE ANNOUNCED

AWS would like to congratulate the Queensland Department of Public Works who took home the National Safe Work Australia Awards Category 4 - Public sector leadership award for injury prevention and management - Department of Public Works, Queensland

The Department has developed the "Safer Workplaces" framework aimed at improving workplace health and safety performance in the Queensland public sector; and implemented it in the "Pathways to Better Health and Safety Program" in 2006/07.

"These initiatives included further development of the Pathways to Better Health Program; implementing the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE®) software program..."

The Judging Panel said "the Department of Public Works, Queensland, embraced the OHS National Strategy and showed leadership and initiative by implementing their own strategy. A terrific example of public sector leadership and initiative at all levels."

The finalists for the category were:

Department of Public Works, Queensland (QLD)

AWS has released a Newsletter as a regular publication. Filled with the latest goings-on, from Development to "Valued Client News”, this publication will expand with new sections as time permits.

The next newsletter will have a "Tips & Tricks" section aimed at making SHE® even easier to use.

The Newsletter will be available for download as well as being sent to all our valued clients.

We hope you enjoy this new facet of our continuing desire to provide unparalleled Customer Support.

Date: Wednesday 24th - Friday 26th October 2007
Where: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Details: View the SHE® software at stand B11

The recent exhibition in Sydney was a great success creating a lot of interest once again for SHE.

The category of the NSCA Member of the Year, established this year and designed to “recognise NSCA members who demonstrate commitment and leadership in the implementation of a health and safety management system or project and have developed practices that reduce the risk of work-related injury or disease.”

Of the Departments approximate 5000 employees, around 2000 are field staff  and the Department of Public Works places a high priority on the health and safety of its workers
SHE is used by the Department to help manage safety and hazard / risk information and has helped play a significant role in management responsibilities and obligations with respect to workplace health and safety.

Two of the awards won by the Department that night are worth mentioning as well, they were the:
• “John Holland Group OHS Construction Industry Award”
                             and the
• “NSCA/SKILLED Group Award for Excellence in OHS”

Again AWS would like to congratulate the Queensland Department of Public Works for the national recognition they deserve for the extraordinary effort they have put in to show that with training, the right tools, and the desire to provide an extraordinary level of OHS safety to their employees, you can make a difference in your Industry.

Download the press release and SHE / Queensland Department of Public Works case study at:

http://www.aws.com.au/download_free_trial_login.php

or

Visit the NSCA web site at: http://www.nsca.org.au/dynamic/awards.asp?f_Category=Excellence

The category of the NSCA Member of the Year, established this year and designed to “recognise NSCA members who demonstrate commitment and leadership in the implementation of a health and safety management system or project and have developed practices that reduce the risk of work-related injury or disease.”

Of the Departments approximate 5000 employees, around 2000 are field staff  and the Department of Public Works places a high priority on the health and safety of its workers
SHE is used by the Department to help manage safety and hazard / risk information and has helped play a significant role in management responsibilities and obligations with respect to workplace health and safety.

Two of the awards won by the Department that night are worth mentioning as well, they were the:
• “John Holland Group OHS Construction Industry Award”
                             and the
• “NSCA/SKILLED Group Award for Excellence in OHS”

Again AWS would like to congratulate the Queensland Department of Public Works for the national recognition they deserve for the extraordinary effort they have put in to show that with training, the right tools, and the desire to provide an extraordinary level of OHS safety to their employees, you can make a difference in your Industry.

Download the press release and SHE / Queensland Department of Public Works case study from the AWS Web Site or visit the NSCA Web Site.

The recent exhibition in Brisbane was a great success and once again created a lot of interest for SHE.