Key Insights: What We Heard At The Workplace Health and Safety Show 2025

Event: The Workplace Health and Safety Show 2025
Dates: May 21 – 22, 2025
Location: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Melbourne, Australia
Industry Focus: Construction & Infrastructure,Manufacturing & Engineering, Health & Safety, Transport, Logistics & Warehousing
Takeaway: Health and Safety is ready for an all-in-one solution

Businesses Are Ready For An All-In-One System To Handle Health and Safety

At the Workplace Health and Safety Show 2025, the Operandio team had insightful conversations that confirmed what we’ve been hearing across industries: businesses are looking to consolidate their systems. They’re tired of juggling multiple platforms that don’t talk to each other, especially when it comes to compliance, operations, and health and safety.

Rather than adding another system to the mix, businesses are seeking to reduce complexity and streamline their operations by consolidating fragmented systems. This is why Operandio’s all-in-one approach is perfect. In addition to a state-of-the-art Health and Safety module, Operandio offers a comprehensive suite of modules covering operations, learning and development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), asset management, and even food safety, if required.

Health and Safety Is Ready For Digitalization

A recurring theme throughout the event was the shift from paper-based processes to digital systems. In a field where documentation and traceability are crucial for reporting, audits, and incident claims, paper trails are no longer sufficient.

Attendees were particularly interested in Operandio’s mobile-and-tablet-first approach. The ability to log and manage incidents in real-time, directly from the floor, resonated strongly. Features like automatic time, date, and user stamping introduced a new level of transparency to incident tracking, a feature many businesses are now demanding.

Regulatory Pressure Is Increasing

Several conversations also touched on the increasing regulatory scrutiny that many industries are facing, particularly in high-risk sectors such as construction, warehousing, and manufacturing.

Leaders are now expected to demonstrate clear systems for risk management, employee training, and incident resolution. One compliance gap can now lead to significant fines, reputational damage, or legal action.

Operandio helps businesses stay ahead by ensuring that all safety data is stored, organized, and easily accessible when needed. Real-time alerts, automated reminders, and customisable checklists help teams stay compliant without the usual admin burden.

Engaging the Frontline Is Essential

We also heard a lot about the challenge of engaging frontline teams, especially in industries with high-turnover workforces. Paper checklists and clunky desktop software just don’t cut it anymore.

Operandio is built with the frontline in mind. It’s easy to use, requires minimal training, and works directly from mobile devices. This ease of use increases adoption and ensures that procedures are followed.

A New Approach To An Old Problem

While Operandio initially focused on solving operational pain points in the hospitality industry, the platform has evolved, thanks to feedback from our incredible customers, to meet the needs of virtually any organization.

This was Operandio’s first time exhibiting at a workplace health and safety-focused event, and it proved to be a natural fit. Many attendees were surprised to learn that an all-in-one solution already exists in this space. For companies still relying on fragmented systems, the conversations at the show were eye-opening.

Prize Giveaway: Zebra Printer Draw

As part of our presence at the show, we ran a Zebra ZD411 Printer giveaway, which served as a perfect conversation starter around food safety labelling and digital traceability. Dozens of qualified operators and consultants entered, with the winner to be announced on our LinkedIn page.

Final Thoughts

The Workplace Health and Safety Show 2025 provided us with more than just a platform to showcase Operandio; it gave us a front-row seat to what businesses are looking for. And the message was loud and clear: the industry is ready to ditch the paper, reduce the tech stack, and digitize for good.

Operandio is proud to be part of this shift, offering a more innovative way to manage health and safety.

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