South Wales Safety Group Alliance

A Conference and exhibition organised by the South Wales Safety Groups Alliance  is held every April with venues alternating between Cardiff and Swansea. These have been highly successful and well attended by the safety community in Wales and the UK.

Our latest conference  was on Wednesday 19th April 2023 at Cardiff  City Football Stadium titled;

ALWAYS THINK RISK !  and was chaired by Sian Clayton, Head of Field Operations: Wales and the Marches HSE.  

Comments received on the conference by delegates, presenters and exhibitors.   

Neil John Delegate. My first time at a H&S conference. The day was well organised, with interesting, insightful speakers and it was clear that everyone has a passion to make the workplace a safer place to be.

Kay Barnes Delegate. Great work by all in putting together another excellent event  event. I had a very enjoyable and thought provoking day., lots to take away from it from all the excellent presenters  

Andrew Prothero Presenter. I was privileged to be one of the speakers. A special thank you to the organisers who are truly dedicated professionals.

Jimmy Quinn Presenter. A wonderful venue with some great speakers. I was more than happy to attend. Many thanks to the South Wales Groups Alliance 

Steve Buckley Exhibitor. We had a great day showcasing our company. It was great to meet new people and see some familiar faces.         

The presentations by the speakers can be viewed on this link in our resources. Presentations.

A link to the photographs of  the conference  can be viewed on a power point Photographs 

Next Years Conference Wednesday April 17th 2024.  Swansea. 

The conference is well into the planning stage and it will reflect and learn from 50 years of the Health and Safety at work act. It will be held at the Liberty Stadium Swansea .  (aka Swansea.com).The venue has excellent facilities and ample free parking.

The Alliance held its annual HSE update on May 18th 2023 at Bridgend where Sian Clayton Head of Field Operations Wales and the Marches presented annual update which include the HSE future strategies for the UK and Wales. 

A workshop was also held prior to the update by the All Wales Partnership.

The presentations of both of the above can be found on this link. HSE UPDATE and Workshop 

Formation of the Alliance    

In 2016 an Alliance was formed  between the Wales Branch IIRSM, South Wales Branch IOSH, South Wales Construction Safety Group, Cardiff & South East Wales Occupational Health & Safety Group and the South & West Wales Safety Group. The Strategic Aim of which is to take an holistic approach to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees and others in South Wales. This has been achieved by organising low cost quality conferences for members and the safety community.

Officers of the Alliance committee meet at regular intervals to organise events, discuss other projects and report on progress to their parent organisations.

Members of the Safety Groups are are welcome to attend meetings of all the other groups.

The Alliance has also initiated partnerships with the HSE, Local Authorities, Fire Services, Welsh Assembly Government and the Health Service in Wales