WorkSafe Tasmania

Join WorkSafe Month this October for free, engaging in-person and online events. With nearly 60 sessions, including face-to-face and webinars, you’ll hear from speakers and industry experts on various topics. Expand your knowledge and network. Make your work, health and safety a priority this October by registering and participating in one of the many free in-person and webinar events available in this year’s WorkSafe Month Events Program. https://lnkd.in/g6N5zUm5

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Exciting Launch for Lung Health Researchers! Lung Foundation Australia has announced the launch of the 2024-2025 Hope Research Grant Funding Round! This funding offers an opportunity for health professionals and early to mid-career researchers passionate about lung health. Whether your focus is on general respiratory research, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, or occupational lung disease, we invite you to consider applying. They especially encourage initiatives that align with consumer-informed priorities and address the needs of priority populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Visit the Lung Foundation Australia website below for all the details on eligibility and application requirements.

Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) Conference – Hobart 9:00am - 4:30pm Unions Tasmania is hosting its Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) Conference tomorrow as part of WorkSafe Month 2024. If you’re an HSR or deputy HSR, don’t miss this opportunity to attend keynote speeches, participate in panels, and engage in workshops focused on both mental and physical health and safety in the workplace. Join tomorrow, 30 October, from 9:00am - 4:30pm in Hobart. Registering is essential for the conference. You can register at https://lnkd.in/gXcdeVaf Check out the upcoming events for WorkSafe Month in October at https://lnkd.in/g7UXbCfY

Psychosocial Risk Management: It’s Not Fluffy – Glenorchy 12:30pm – 1:30pm Looking for practical advice on how to implement a WHS risk management model to address psychosocial hazards in your workplace? Tomorrow’s WorkSafe Month seminar, ‘Psychosocial Risk Management: It’s Not Fluffy,’ provides evidence-based tools, practical exercises, and resources you can take away to manage these risks effectively. Join us tomorrow, 29 October, from 12:30pm – 1:30pm in Glenorchy. Register for the seminar at https://lnkd.in/gP2588BB Check out the upcoming events for WorkSafe Month in October at https://lnkd.in/g7UXbCfY

Designing Safe Workplaces with the Human in Mind – Glenorchy 10:30am - 12:00pm As workplaces become more technology-driven, it's essential to design environments that prioritise the well-being and safety of the people behind the controls. Thoughtful workspace design can prevent injuries, enhance productivity, and provide comfort to the end user. Tomorrow’s WorkSafe Month seminar, ‘Designing Safe Workplaces with the Human in Mind,’ will explore how to create ergonomic and safe workspaces that promote well-being and efficiency. Join us tomorrow, 29 October, from 10:30am - 12:00pm in Glenorchy. Register for the seminar at https://lnkd.in/gzzgh6CG Check out the upcoming events for WorkSafe Month in October at https://lnkd.in/g7UXbCfY

Drugs and the Workplace: Effective Responses for Keeping Everyone Safe – Glenorchy 9:00am – 10:00am Did you know alcohol alone costs Australian businesses an estimated $8 billion each year in lost productivity and absenteeism and is involved in more than 10 percent of workplace accidents? Tomorrow’s WorkSafe Month seminar, ‘Drugs and the Workplace: Effective Responses for Keeping Everyone Safe,’ is designed to help businesses develop effective strategies to prevent harm from drug use in the workplace. Learn about best practices for identifying and managing risks to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Join us tomorrow, 29 October, from 9:00am – 10:00am in Glenorchy. Register for the seminar at https://lnkd.in/gCzRYq48 Check out the upcoming events for WorkSafe Month in October at https://lnkd.in/g7UXbCfY

Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) Conference – Launceston 9:00am - 4:30pm Unions Tasmania is hosting its Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) Conference tomorrow as part of WorkSafe Month 2024. If you’re an HSR or deputy HSR, don’t miss this opportunity to attend keynote speeches, participate in panels, and engage in workshops focused on both mental and physical health and safety in the workplace. Join tomorrow, 29 October, from 9:00am - 4:30pmin Launceston. Registering is essential for the conference. You can register at https://lnkd.in/g2a3AZrM Check out the upcoming events for WorkSafe Month in October at https://lnkd.in/g7UXbCfY

Silica Safety and the Ban on Engineered Stone – Glenorchy 4:30pm – 6:30pm Are you involved in the manufacture, supply, or processing of engineered stone? Or do you work in the construction industry, at a mine, mining process plant, or quarry site where you handle materials containing silica? Tomorrow’s WorkSafe Month seminar, 'Silica Safety and the Ban on Engineered Stone,' is designed for you. Learn how to ensure your workplace complies with regulations and protects workers from silica exposure. Join us tomorrow 28 October 4:30pm – 6:30pm in Glenorchy. Register for the seminar at https://lnkd.in/gzhThiKb Check out the upcoming events for WorkSafe Month in October at https://lnkd.in/g7UXbCfY #WorkSafe

Awkward Conversations: What is Workplace Sexual Harassment? – Glenorchy 3:00pm – 4:30pm Good workplaces acknowledge the importance of gender equality—but great workplaces have leaders who implement change from the ground up. Start talking about the things that matter with tomorrow’s WorkSafe Month seminar, 'Awkward Conversations: What is Workplace Sexual Harassment?' Join us tomorrow, 28 October, 3:00pm – 4:30pm in Glenorchy. Register for the seminar at https://lnkd.in/gj823T_2 Check out the upcoming events for WorkSafe Month in October at https://lnkd.in/g7UXbCfY