Many of the reps attending the workshop on fatigue knew all about the problem in their workplaces. Long shifts, permanent night shifts, unfriendly rosters and being on call - all contributors to fatigue.
The speakers were:
This is the full text of the conference presentation given by Brian Boyd, VTHC Secretary. Attached are the OHS Charter and Charter petition....read more
John Merritt, Executive Director of WorkSafe Victoria, spoke about the past ten years in Victoria, and the targets WorkSafe has set itself. He also spoke about what the VWA is doing to support OHS reps....read more
After the key note addresses and morning tea, there was a panel discussion entitled "Difference of Opinion". The panel included representatives from unions, employer groups, OHS professionals and WorkSafe....read more
Another of the workshops held in the afternoon gave reps the opportunity to explore how to improve their negotiation and communications skills. Read the summary and download some of the materials...read more
Reps attending this workshop had the opportunity to hear from a number of speakers on the issues of impairment, drugs and alcohol and testing....read more
An afternoon workshop at the 2007 OHS reps conference, preparing the international union campaign for 2008: Zero Occupational Cancer....read more