VIC Branch PD Event: Silica – industries at risk, current enforcement, monitoring and proposed Regulations and Code

24/09/2020 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The presentation will cover: –         Silica – hazard and risk industries –         Current Regulatory requirements – general and specific to stonemasons –         Current Engineered Stone Code – very brief –         Health monitoring program offered by WorkSafe Victoria –         Current enforcement activities –         Rough outline of proposed Silica related Regulations – including licensing of stonemasons and proposed Code Presenter: Halil Ahmet Please click here […]

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NEXT GENERATION Manual Handling and Psychosocial RISK MANAGEMENT

25/07/2019 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – INTRODUCING APHIRM … A Participative Hazard Identification and Risk Management Tool for improving the risk management of Musculoskeletal Disorders La Trobe University, Melbourne Date: Thursday 25 July 2019 Venue: La Trobe University City Campus, RMS 03 & 04, Level 20, 360 Collins St, Melbourne Cost: $595 per participant For further information, please contact: Natasha Kinsman […]

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WA Annual Branch Meeting & PD – Automatic Train Protection Technologies – Face To Face Only

09/10/2024 @ 4:45 pm – 7:00 pm –   Our Presenter:   Kendal Leggett – Solutions Specialist (Aurizon) Kendal Leggett has worked within the rail freight industry for 15 years, prior to working in safety related positions in Mining and the University setting. The roles have ranged from managing Safety, Fitness for Work and Wellbeing programs for a national Rail Transport Operator. More […]

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PACDEFF 2024

29/10/2024 – 30/10/2024 @ All Day – We are now just over two months out from PACDEFF 2024, which will be held at Rydges Hotel, CBD, in Melbourne, over 29 and 30 October. Numbers are very strong again this year and we remain on track for a record crowd. The program for this year’s event remains unchanged and is available on our […]

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APHIRM Toolkit Workshop

16/10/2024 – 28/11/2024 @ All Day – For Work Health & Safety Professionals.  Presenter: Professor Jodi Oakman  This highly interactive workshop will provide participants with the skills to implement APHIRM in their organisations. Participants will develop an action plan for the implementation of APHIRM and work through each stage of the risk management process. Please note, you are required to bring a device […]

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Mastering Systems Human Factors and Ergonomics: A Methods Masterclass Series

10/09/2024 – 11/09/2024 @ All Day – Want to put Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) and systems thinking into practice in your work? Are you interested in learning key systems HFE methods? Traditional strategies for managing safety and improving work design are reaching the limits of their effectiveness. In order to achieve organisational objectives, we must acknowledge that outcomes in complex systems […]

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HFESA PD – Discussing systems in cycling incidents and working in an emergency department: The stories of two academic’s recent research

19/08/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Welcome to the new HFESA webinar series that discusses recently published HFE research articles. Each event invites two people from Australian or overseas to share with us insights into their respective article. The variety of researchers, speakers and stories cover all four pillars of HFE for our enjoyment and knowledge. The first in the series introduces […]

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Eurocontrol PD Event: A Life in Pictures: Tony Licu & Safety Leadership

16/05/2024 @ All Day –  This webinar series delves into the lives and careers of inspirational people who have made a significant difference to the safety and performance of safety-critical industries. The series kicks off with Tony Licu, who will reflect on ten pictures to tell the story of his life. Hosted by Steven Shorrock. Antonio Licu has recently been […]

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HFESA PD – Ethical and practical considerations in using artificial intelligence for healthcare

29/04/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Overview: Artificial intelligence (AI) broadly refers to interrelated technologies that can perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence. In healthcare, AI has the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, personalise therapeutic management and augment skills of healthcare workers. However, AI has also been subject to increasing ethical scrutiny. This presentation offers an overview of the ethical and […]

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Reimagining Inpatient Falls: A Safety II Perspective – Humanitix

02/04/2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Event description April is traditionally a time of renewal for fall prevention programs in hospitals and residential care facilities across Australia (and the world over).  Yet, even after decades of research, awareness campaigns and program-level responses, the issue of avoidable falls is still unresolved, and as challenging as ever. What can organisations do in 2024 to transform fall […]

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Artificial General Intelligence – Challenges for the Future of Work

Through 2023, the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) ran an onlineRead More ►

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Ron Cummings Memorial Lecture Award 2023 – Dr Sara Pazell

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Patrick Donohue’s personal thoughts on AS 4663.1  and “the Limitations of the prescribed testing method”

Author  – [Patrick Donohue M.A., M.E.D., CPE, CPEng, is aRead More ►

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The 2024 Centre for Transformative Work Design Conference

13/02/2024 – 14/02/2024 @ All Day – Work Design for Success: Innovative Research and Leading-Edge Practice   The inaugural Centre for Transformative Work Design (CTWD) Conference in 2024 aims to inspire discussions around creating healthier, happier and more productive workplaces through work design. The theme of the conference, ‘Work Design for Success: Innovative Research and Leading-Edge Practice’ underscores our commitment to share […]

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A Personal Journey in Human Centred Design

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Identifying and Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work

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Digital Health System Optimisation in Australia

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