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RSHQ - Focus on Hand Injuries Articles • September 2026 RSHQ has seen an increase in the severity of reported hand injuries in the Qld Drilling and Well Servicing Sectors. Queensland's petroleum and gas drilling and well-servicing workers are sustaining more serious, preventable hand injuries, with one reported every 1.5 months on average.

Get Ready to Stand Together for Safety! Articles • September 2026 October is National Safe Work Month – a time when we deepen our commitment to building a safe and healthy workplace. Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. A safe and healthy workplace benefits everyone

Process Safety Fundamentals in Perth Articles • September 2026 The brains-trust of our Process Safety Working Group gathered in Perth early this month to share, learn and consider how best to practically implement Process Safety Fundamentals.

New Member Articles • September 2026 This month, we welcome one new member to Safer Together.

ISI Turns 10 & Now Incorporates Assist & Assure Articles • July 2026 In July 2026, our Industry Safety Induction (ISI) had its 10th anniversary since becoming standardised for new starts in the Australian Energy Production Industry and being delivered to thousands of participants Australia-wide. With the newest upgrade of course materials now incorporating the fundamentals of Assist & Assure for Frontline Workers, the ISI is now fit for the future of our industry.

Frontline Leaders & HSERs Connect Articles • HSER Connect • Frontline Connect • July 2026 This month, we've released our inaugural Frontline Connect Bulletin and our Q3 edition of our HSER Connect Bulletin!

New Members and SLG Appointments Articles • July 2026 This month we have had some changes to both our Qld and WA/NT SLGs, and we welcome two new member companies.

Process Safety Forum Puts Fundamentals in Focus Articles • July 2026 Brisbane’s process safety community gathered for a forum designed to focus on Process Safety Fundamentals in the Real World.

Safer Together Board: Independent Chair Announcement Articles • July 2026 The Safer Together Board is pleased to announce that, on 25 June, Lorna McGinnis was appointed to the Board and was delegated responsibilities to serve as our Independent Chair.

DCIIRP #43 - Leadership in Action: Closing the Gaps in Hand Safety Articles • July 2026 Brisbane’s drilling and completions industry came together for DCIIRP #43, to focus on improving hand and finger safety performance across Australia’s energy sector. The event brought together operators, drilling contractors, safety professionals to share lessons learned, discuss emerging risks and launch new initiatives aimed at reducing the occurrence of hand and finger injuries.