MONDAY 19 October 2009

If you cannot attend one of these free sessions, consider running your own safety activity in your workplace during Safe Work Month. A list of suggested safety activities can be found at www.safework.sa.gov.au

Venue Chardonnay Lodge,
Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF SOUTH EAST WEEK OF SAFE WORK MONTH 2009

Hear the inspiring story of Graeme Drew, winner of the 2009 Australian of the Year – Local Hero Award.

Join local dignitaries, community leaders and SafeWork SA for a cooked breakfast to open Safe Work Month 2009 in Coonawarra. The launch kicks off a week of FREE safety-related workshops and events at venues across the south-east.
All welcome.

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Venue Chardonnay Lodge,
Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION PRINCIPLES FOR OHSW PRACTITIONERS

Speakers: Ben Tugwell and Paul Ploenges – SafeWork SA

Content: Be prepared for the worst. OHSW practitioners may be required to investigate safety incidents at their work. In this session, SafeWork SA investigators will outline the framework, methods and key outcomes of accident investigation.

Audience: Business owners, managers/supervisors, and OHSW practitioners at medium to large organisations.

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Venue Chardonnay Lodge,
Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra

WINERY TANKS – AN OHSW PERSPECTIVE

Speaker: David Rynes – SafeWork SA

Content: The safety of winery tanks has been the focus of recent site visits and audits by SafeWork SA, as part of its wine industry compliance intervention programme. This workshop will highlight examples of non-compliance and identify design and installation requirements for the support structures of elevated tanks.

Audience: Employers, OHSW managers and health and safety representatives.

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Venue Chardonnay Lodge,
Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra

THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SYSTEM – WHAT’S IN STORE?

Speaker: Tony D’Agostino – SafeWork SA

Content: South Australia intends to join the new national industrial relations system on 1 January 2010. For the first time, private sector employers and employees will have the one set of industrial relations laws to deal with. This session will outline the implications for businesses and employees.

Audience: Small to large businesses, contractors and employees.

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Venue Chardonnay Lodge,
Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra

MANAGING SAFETY – A SMALL BUSINESS APPROACH

Speaker: Tim Wrightson – SafeWork SA

Content: Want to make your small business safer? Confused about your
obligations?

This practical workshop will show you how to manage safety effectively in your workplace and protect your employees from injury and illness. You will be introduced to the ‘Serious about Safe Business’ kit and learn how easy it is to develop and implement a safety management system at work.
Finger food provided.

Audience: Small business owners, managers/supervisors and employees.

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