This five-day advanced course is designed to provide concentrated and comprehensive training in the theory and practice of auditing an OHS management system. Combining hands-on case studies with supporting theory on due diligence and relevant legislation, the information covers the audit process and examines current OHS specifications and guidelines from an audit perspective. The course will benefit OHS practitioners, consultants or managers who are involved in auditing OHS management systems. A working knowledge of AS/NZS 4801:2001 is required. On successful completion, participants will receive a statement of attainment for: BSBAUD501A Initiate a quality audit; BSBAUD502A Prepare a quality audit; BSBAUD503A Lead a quality audit; and BSBAUD504A Report on a quality audit. These four units contribute to the Diploma of Business (Quality Auditing) BSB51904. Participants will also be issued with a certificate of attainment for: RABQSA–AU - Management systems auditing; RABQSA–TL - Leading management system audit teams; and RABQSA–OH - Auditing OHS management systems.

Consisting of the first two days of the Lead Auditor in OHS Management Systems course, this abridged version allows current leading auditors from other fields to specialise in the OHS management system, without having to do the full five-day lead auditor course. This course is certified under the RABQSA International Training Provider Examination Certification Scheme for OHS management system auditors. The course will suit those responsible for auditing, implementing, maintaining or monitoring an OHS management system, those wishing to expand on existing lead auditor qualifications and those responsible for auditing integrated management systems. On successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of attainment for: RABQSA–OH - Auditing OHS management systems.

This one-day introductory course simply and clearly explains the elements of the Standard AS/NZS 4801 creating a sound knowledge base for participants to use for their OHS management systems. The course will benefit those who are implementing or maintaining an OHS management system, conducting an internal OHS audit, or who want to know more about the standard.

This one-day intermediate course will provide participants with the knowledge needed to develop an OHS risk management strategy. The course would benefit managers, supervisors and employees who have OHS responsibilities. On successful completion, participants will receive a statement of attainment for: BSBCMN411A Monitor a safe workplace. The unit contributes to the nationally recognised Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) BSB41004.

This two-day intermediate course examines how to develop an OHS management system, focusing on essential implementation actions. The course offers participants useful insight into the experiences of a variety of organisations that have implemented an OHS management system. The course will benefit those who are involved in planning, establishing or coordinating the implementation of an OHS management system. On successful completion, participants will receive a statement of attainment for: BSBMGT505A Ensure a safe workplace; and, BSBOHS505A Manage hazards in the work environment. These units contribute to the Diploma of Business (Quality Auditing) BSB51904.

This two-day forum will highlight and examine the critical issues involved in the application and management of functional safety systems. It will provide opportunities for participants to discuss their experiences and applications, and will cover cost-effective and secure solutions to safety problems.

This conference presents an industry-wide forum to examine and discuss the latest international practices and standards in safety control systems. Case studies and practical applications will be presented by specialists experienced in safety life cycle activities such as hazard and risk assessment and the determination of safety integrity levels (SILs). Topics will be relevant to a wide range of industry sectors including machinery and automation plants, chemical processes, energy and power, pulp and paper and petrochemicals.

Safe Work Tasmania Week (formally Workplace Safe Week) is full of free safety events and seminars for both workers and employers.

WorkCover Tasmania is coordinating a program of free seminars, workshops and activities, and has called for registrations from businesses and individuals interested in organising an event.

Free venues will be provided in the north, north-west and south for businesses and individuals interested in running an OHS activity.

Subject streams for those interested in running a seminar/workshop/activity include:

• Stress, both body and mind
• New and young workers
• Small business
• Health and wellbeing
• Injury management
• Specific industry issues (eg, rural, factory workers etc)
   

Safe Work Australia Week is a national week to focus attention on workplace safety around Australia. It aims to encourage all working Australians to get involved in, and concentrate on, safety in their workplace to reduce death, injury and disease.

Free resources to assist in hosting Safe Work Australia Week events are now available from the ASCC website, including ideas for workplace events, posters, logos and templates to download.

Further information about Safe Work Australia Week, what's happening in individual states and territories and access to free materials to assist in hosting events can be found at the ASCC website.
 

The Personal Injury Education Foundation, a group of Australian and New Zealand compensation regulators, insurers and claims management organisations, has launched its inaugural Personal Injury Management Conference and Excellence Awards.

International experts from compensation schemes across Australia, New Zealand and the US will present on a range of topics, including return to work, industry capability, medical management, scheme comparisons and service delivery to injured workers and motorists.

The conference is targeted at those who:

• work in a case/claims management role in the workers compensation or motor accident compensation industry;
• work in a policy development or implementation role in the accident compensation industry; or
• provide services to those impacted by personal injury, such as human resources staff, rehabilitation providers, lawyers, medical and allied health professionals, and safety managers.
   

QMan is an exhibition for the Queensland manufacturing industry. Showcasing the latest manufacturing technology, equipment and services, QMan 2008 will provide you - the buyer or end user - with significant commercial opportunities.

This year’s conference will focus on organisational approaches for preventing and managing occupational injury and disease. In particular, it will explore culture and systems underpinning effective management methods of psychological and slow onset musculoskeletal injuries.

Speakers will include academics, leaders and innovators from industry with insights on best practice, leadership and assurance. Speakers will aim to explore practical and useful strategies on how to manage and reduce risks and address the human and financial cost of workplace injuries.