WorkSafe coming to a town near you for Health and Safety Month

Starting in Portland and wrapping up in Dandenong, the yearly health and safety awareness journey across workplaces will comprise 25 interactive sessions with experts imparting valuable information and recommendations. They will spotlight current trends and foster discussions around workplace safety incorporating WHS management systems like Bluesafe SWMS.

The area-wide educational campaign will explore a range of topics such as safer manual handling practices; aiding employees returning from injury; the critical role of health and safety representatives; and addressing risks to mental health in the workforce utilising efficient policies and SWMS.

Construction safety will be one of the principal areas covered during the tradies’ events at Ballarat, Hamilton, Warragul and Thomastown. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights on industry benchmarks while indulging in a complimentary breakfast.

The Birchip Cropping Group will guide farmers to gear up for a secure and productive harvest season, while VEG Education in Werribee South will emphasize safety in agriculture directed towards horticulturists via their ‘Sound Body, Safe Work’ workshop.

A comprehensive coverage of work health and safety will follow the extensive series of face-to-face events during the week-long online webinar sessions.

The 15 digital events include instructive sessions on managing and supervising apprentices; curbing gendered violence within the healthcare sector; safe operation of elevated work platforms; evading exposure to welding fumes; treatment methodologies for psychological injuries; high-risk crystalline silica engagements and the prohibition on engineered stone; and preventing and ameliorating psychosocial hazards using measures like a Bluesafe WHS Management System.

Former AFL Geelong Cats Captain, Cameron Ling, returns once again to lead several webinars and face-to-face gatherings in locations including Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton and Geelong.

On 29th October, WorkSafe CEO, Joe Calafiore, who will conduct a webinar, urged employers and workers alike to access the full event schedule online.

“This year’s series is brimming with several sessions appealing to individuals across industries, eager for up-to-date data and advice on workplace health and safety. There’s undoubtedly something suitable for everyone,” Mr. Calafiore stated.

He further encouraged users to explore their website and register for relevant sessions to enhance their understanding of safety in their work environment.

Registrations are presently open for all webinars and events. Each will facilitate a Q&A segment enabling participants to gain guidance on any queries or concerns related to workplace health & safety.

The face-to-face events schedule can be viewed online:

Webinars will take place from 28th October to 1st November.

To check out the full program of WorkSafe Health and Safety Month events and to sign up:

Join our array of engaging in-person and virtual events as we celebrate Health and Safety Month from 1st October to 1st November 2024.

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Original article link: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/news/2024-09/worksafe-coming-town-near-you-health-and-safety-month

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