Zenergy Leaders Forum – “What Changes Safety Culture”

 “What Changes Safety Culture”


On the 18th March 2015 Zenergy was proud to welcome 120 WHS Leaders from across the country where they were hosted by 2 industry leaders, John Green and John Beattie, discussing their views on “What Changes Safety Culture” and renowned professor and author Sidney Dekker sharing his thoughts on a new era of safety thinking.



The Zenergy WHS Leaders Forums are provided for our business partners and industry, from which we have received an overwhelming response, with the March 2015 Forum at the venues capacity of 120.

Panel Members & Presentation Notes


John Green – HSEQ Director, Laing O’Rourke


John Beattie – Former Group GM Health & Safety, Downer EDI –


Sidney Dekker – Professor Griffith University – sidneydekker.com



Eric Hunter (Host) – Group HSE Manager, Giovenco Industries

Thank you to the panel members and Eric Hunter for dedicating their time to the industry, without their dedication the forums would not be the success they are today.

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