Seminar / workshop

Free risk management workshops

Australia, Brisbane area - 22nd to 28th October 2006
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will conduct free risk management workshops for the transport and storage industry during Work Safe Week 2006 (22-28 October).
The free workshops will provide employers, workplace health and safety representatives and officers, and safety professionals with practical risk assessment skills.
They will cover how to control electrical hazards; how to control the risk of impact injuries from moving plant and machinery; industry specific workshop scenarios; practical advice and guidance from WHSQ inspectors; and best practice control measures.
WHSQ will also conduct risk management workshops for the construction, manufacturing, electrical, health and community services and rural industries, and small business information sessions at various regional centres during Work Safe Week.
For more details or to register for a workshop visit www.dir.qld.gov.au or call 1300 369 915.

Caboolture: Mon 23 Oct, 2.00-5.00pm Caboolture and District Services Memorial Club Inc., cnr Beerburrum Rd and Hasking St, Caboolture
South Brisbane: Wed 25 Oct, 9.30am-12.30pm and 2.00-5.00pm Barclay Mowlem Room, Construction Skills Training Centre, 460-492 Beaudesert Rd, Salisbury
North Brisbane: Thurs 26 Oct, 2.00-5.00pm Kedron Wavell Services Club, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside
Date(s)
22nd to 28th October 2006
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see above
Venue
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