Newsletter #383 (View other news stories)
Work safety under spotlight
MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia
Wednesday, 22 Oct 2008
Nearly 12,000 people have registered for events during Work Safe Week, which runs from October 27 to 31 and is aimed at highlighting the importance of workplace health and safety.
WorkSafe’s executive director John Merritt, says the week is about giving people skills and knowledge to take back to their workplace.
"The fact that demand for places is up reflects the growing awareness that health and safety outcomes can be improved, and more importantly, that managers, supervisors and workers want to play their part."
This year’s theme, ‘Learn the latest and stay up to date’, encourages people to attend one or more of the free, practical seminars and events being run in their region.
More than 80 workshops are being held at the Melbourne Museum. Another 40 are being run in suburban and regional areas. The workshops cover a wide range of safety issues, occupations and industries including construction, manufacturing, mining, transport, education, farming and small business.
Topics include Return To Work for injured workers, manual handling, health and safety consultation, employing young workers, fatigue and a range of general OHS topics relevant to all employers.
For the full calendar and to register for these activities visit www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
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