Health Safety & Environment Division


This Division provides opportunities for RACI members and professionals with interests in health, safety and environmental issues relating to chemicals to develop their knowledge and skills, and to contribute positively to the development and standing of the chemical profession as a whole.


 

Our Purpose

 

We created the Health Safety & Environment Division (HS&E) to:

  • provide professional development activities in relation to HS&E pertaining to chemicals, industry, laboratories, schools, etc, for members.
  • work together with industry, academia and the government sector for contributions to the Division’s specialist knowledge.
  • contribute to legislation reviews pertaining to HS&E legislation relating to chemicals and the chemical industry.
  • contribute to Standards Australia relevant to the interests of the Division and the RACI.
  • establish connections and prominence as peak qualified experts recognised by regulatory authorities managing such issues relating to Hazardous Chemicals (Dangerous Foods and Hazardous Substances), Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals, Chemicals of Concern, Domestic Use Chemical Issues, etc.).
  • assist the Board in formulation of press releases in relation to Australian HS&E incidents and issues to educate the public on HS&E issues and good practices.
  • contribute to keeping RACI members informed about HS&E updates relating to chemicals and the chemical industry.

 

The HS&E Division is strongly committed to supporting equity, diversity and inclusion.

Regular Events 

 

Our HS&E Divison is active in holding regular events. Highlights include:

  • A regular national conference every 18-24 months where the latest academic research and commercial sector innovations are presented.

 

Divisional Awards

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  • Health Safety and Environment Division Medal

    • Recognises personal commitment and leadership by a Health and Safety professional or Chemist in the area of safety and/or the environment.

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  • Leslie Bretherick Lecture Award

    • Lectureship recognise his pioneering contributions in the field of chemical and laboratory safety and the ongoing importance that laboratory safety plays in the field of chemistry.

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  • Health Safety and Environment Division Citations

    • Citations are awarded in recognition of a significant contribution to the area of Health Safety and Environment.

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Division Committee

Position Name
Chair - Dr Brian Krieger
Treasurer - Mr Liam Pascoe
Secretary - Ms Lisa Stevens
Committee Member - Mr Peter Aspinall
Committee Member - Dr Jeff Davis
Committee Member - Dr Chris Embery
Committee Member - Dr Neale Jackson
Committee Member - Ms Dilara Kaymakci
Committee Member - Dr Brian Krieger
Committee Member - Mr Mark Rawlings
Committee Member - Mr Robert Ryan
Committee Member - Mr Jeff Simpson
Committee Member - Mr Adrian Thomas
Committee Member - Mr Adrian Thomas
Committee Member - Dr Richard Thwaites
Student Representative - Mr Russell Jack
Student Representative - Mr Liam Pascoe
Student Representative - Ms Lisa Stevens

 

Become Involved

 

If you would like more information on our HS&E Division or how to become involved please contact us

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Chemistry in Australia Magazine

You will have online access to 4 quarterly issues of Chemistry in Australia, the RACI’s member magazine, per year.

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HS&E DIVISION AWARDS

Awards are NOW OPEN and close Friday 30 June.

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