Shepparton Health & Safety Month

Schedule

This event has a limited capacity - register now to secure your place. Breakfast and light lunch provided.

 

Mental injury in the workplace

9:30am to 10:20am

There is an increasing number of workers compensation claims for mental injuries. Learn what mental injuries are, the causes, how big a problem this is for workers and workplaces, and how to take a prevention-led approach to creating a psychologically safe workplace.

 

How to build a systems based approach to health and safety

10:30am to 11:20am

Employers should have systems and processes in place to reduce workplace harm, like injuries that come from manual handling. In this session you’ll learn about the building blocks to a sound OHS management system, including how to improve your existing processes and simple tools available to help.

 

Health and Safety Representatives; their value, powers under the OHS Act and supports available

11:30am to 12:20pm

Employee consultation and participation is the primary building block to any successful OHS system. This session explores the value a HSR can add to your business and provides some operational tips on how to get the representation, consultation and issue resolution processes right. The sessions will suit both businesses with or without HSRs and include resources and links to supports available.

 

Lunch

12:20pm to 1:00pm

Lunch and event finish.

 

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Location

GV Hotel
223 High St
Shepparton VIC 3630