REMINDER: HEALTH AND SAFETY MONTH OCTOBER 2024

A reminder of the events being run by WorkSafe Victoria during Health and Safety Month. As well as events in Melbourne, the regulator has scheduled a tour starting in Portland and finishing in Dandenong, with 25 events.  

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Throughout the remainder of October, WorkSafe still have 13 in-person events, and 14 webinars scheduled. 

Join WorkSafe to hear from guest speakers and a range of industry experts on topics including:  

  • Plus, many more 

All events are free, so do not miss this chance to connect, learn and share. Visit the VWA website to find out more.  

The regional roadshow covers diverse topics such as safer manual handling; supporting workers returning from injury; the importance of health and safety representatives; and managing risks to mental health in the workplace. 

There are also 14 online events including sessions on supporting and supervising apprentices; preventing gendered violence in healthcare; safe use of elevated work platforms; preventing exposure to welding fumes; treatment pathways for mental injury; high-risk crystalline silica work and the ban on engineered stone; and preventing and managing psychosocial hazards.  

Read more:  WorkSafe coming to a town near you for Health and Safety Month | WorkSafe Victoria 

 

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