Bendigo Health & Safety Month

Schedule

Arrival and registration

7.00am to 7.30am

Breakfast

7.30am to 8.00am

Supporting recovery and return to work

8.00am to 8.50am

Join WorkSafe for an in-depth discussion on the employer's obligation to support an injured worker's return to work. Learn more about what compliance looks like under legislative requirements, highlighting common themes and challenges across industries, and offering guidance on meaningful consultation with workers and treating practitioners. This session is designed to build confidence and capability in meeting return to work obligations.

Those who would benefit from attending include return to work coordinators, small and medium business owners.

Hazardous manual handling: Developing better risk controls

9.00am to 9.50am

Join us for an informative session on hazardous manual handling, and how to avoid injuries in the workplace. A case study will outline how to use the hierarchy of control in mitigating risks.

Future fuels, present hazards: Managing dangerous goods in renewables projects

10.00am to 10.50am

As clean energy grows, so do safety challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape. In this talk, we explore emerging trends, how regulatory requirements apply to emerging energy, and risk management of associated dangerous goods.

Reducing WorkCover premiums: The power of proactive claims management

11.00am to 11.50am

Learn about how your claim history impacts your premium and discover effective strategies for supporting return to work initiatives. By actively managing your WorkCover claims and fostering a supportive return to work environment, you can reduce your premium rate and improve safety and productivity in your workplace. We’ll explore real-world examples and open the floor to questions with a Q&A session with a panel of WorkSafe experts.

Small and medium businesses are encouraged to attend.

Lunch

11.50am to 12.30am

Location

All Seasons Resort Hotel, Fernery Room
171-183 McIvor Hwy,
Bendigo, VIC 3550