19 September 2024 – The 14th edition of OS+H Asia attracted participation from over 130 companies and brands from 17 countries, and welcomed over 6,000 trade visitors from 40 countries—more than doubling the attendance compared to the previous edition in 2022.
Over the three days, more than 1,000 workplace safety, security, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hygiene products and solutions were showcased, featuring leading local and international brands such as Birkenstock Southeast Asia, Draeger Singapore, Fischer Bell, Innogreen Solution, and the Institute of Ergonomics and Hygiene.
Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia, organiser of OS+H Asia, shared: “The increase in exhibitor and visitor numbers from 2022, and the strong internationality of visitors from the region and as far as Australia, Hong Kong, and India, reflect the growing demand for robust workplace safety and health (WSH) practices across diverse industries, from building and construction to environmental protection, waste management, marine and offshore, F&B, hospitality, and healthcare.”
This year also saw strong attendance from international delegations, with notable groups from Indonesia and Malaysia. These delegations from NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health – Malaysia) and the Batam Manpower and Transmigration Department - engaged with exhibitors, exploring the latest innovations and discussing potential cross-border collaborations to strengthen workplace safety practices across Southeast Asia. The two visiting delegations were also part of a plenary discussion session titled - Workplace Safety Implementation Synergies Across Singapore, Indonesia (Riau Islands), and Malaysia (Johor). Their presence underscored the growing regional focus on enhancing safety standards and sharing best practices in workplace health and safety.
Commenting on the move to Marina Bay Sands, Andre Affendie, Sales and Service Manager from UNISafe, a long-time exhibitor at OS+H Asia, praised the new location: “Moving OS+H Asia 2024 to this centralised location, makes it easy for visitors to find and visit us. Our participation at OS+H Asia has been helping us make new connections and partnerships, while increasing awareness of our brand,” The company has been exhibiting at OS+H Asia for nearly 14 years.
First-time exhibitor, Cindy Sia, Research Engineer from Biorobotics Lab at National University of Singapore (NUS), echoed the statement: “We were looking forward to displaying our prototype exoskeleton at the EXO PARK as we were actively seeking investment opportunities for the product. We were delighted to make some connections and hear valuable feedback from visitors on how the exoskeleton could be further improved.”
Beyond the exhibition, OS+H Asia 2024 continued its role as a key regional platform for knowledge-sharing and discovering the latest WSH best practices, enhanced by a series of seminars and conferences led by industry thought leaders.
For first time visitor and attendee to the Forum on Workplace Safety + Health, Derrick Tosoro from the Philippines, said: “I made the arrangements to fly into Singapore just for this event. I work in the ambulance and mobile medical facility. So, the OS+H Asia 2024 exhibition is a great place for me to find out what’s new. I am happy that I found several promising products and suppliers for my work back in the Philippines. That’s not all, I had an enjoyable time in the conference sessions and learnt a lot.”
Gernot Ringling added: “The high attendance for the seminars on topics ranging from workplace harassment and bullying to workplace mental health, shows that WSH professionals are increasingly recognising that workplace safety goes beyond protective equipment—it encompasses mental and emotional well-being, particularly in environments where physical protection may not be the primary focus.”
The next edition of OS+H Asia will take place from 9-11 September 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. For more information, visit www.osha-singapore.com.
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About OS+H Asia - Occupational Safety + Health Exhibition for Asia
Organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia, OS+H Asia is held biennially in Singapore, modelled after A+A, the world’s leading trade fair in its field, organised by Messe Düsseldorf in Germany. OS+H Asia is the leading exhibition in the region for suppliers and manufacturers of innovative safety and health products, solutions, and services to meet the needs of implementing measures to build a safe and healthy workplace. Visit: https://www.osha-singapore.com/ for more information.
About Messe Düsseldorf Asia
Messe Duesseldorf Asia is the subsidiary office of Messe Duesseldorf GmbH, one of the world's most successful trade fair organizers. Our head office in Germany organizes more than 20 of the world's number one trade fairs covering a wide spectrum of industries ranging from plastics, printing and packaging, metal, wires and tubes, to medical and health care. Visit: https://mda.messe-dusseldorf.com/ for more information.
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