With the theme of ‘Shifting the Focus: Step back and look at things differently’, Resource Industry Network’s 2023 Safety Conference delivered practical tools and information pertinent to workplace safety while sharing expertise and skills on how delegates can put their new knowledge into action in their own workplaces.
The annual conference remains a powerful tool in helping businesses create and maintain safe work environments and this year’s event was no different.
Taking place on Friday, May 26 at the MECC, the event delivered an impressive line-up of industry leading experts ensuring conference-goers left up to speed with the latest knowledge in their respective safety topics.
Guest presenters for the plenary sessions included safety expert, leading scientist and best-selling author Professor Sidney Dekker, safety leader Petrina Hilton, Sentis CEO Anthony Gibbs and Cameron Stevens from Pocketknife Group, who presented on the topic ‘Debunking what it means to use technology in WH&S’.
The 2023 Safety Conference also included a selection of breakout sessions on topics including Identifying and Managing Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace; Using Recognition to Drive Improved Safety Performance; the Mackay Cutters Culture and how they look at things differently; the Management of Fatigue within a Contemporary Resources Setting; the Anger Rage Regret Program and the Qld Government’s Regulator update on managing risks for coal mine workers.
Resource Industry Network general manager Dean Kirkwood said it was no secret that workplace safety had been cast under a huge spotlight this past couple of years.
“Workplace accidents take an enormous toll on families, work colleagues and the extended community,” Mr Kirkwood said.
“Given the rate of workplace accidents experienced in our industry, it is even more critical that business and industry invest their time to attend.
“We consistently have great feedback from the day, and it is well supported by the mining houses, industry contractors and local suppliers, all striving for safer workplace outcomes.
“Safety is about leadership.
“If businesses want to achieve improvements in health and safety, effective engagement with their workforces is vital.”
Resource Industry Network delivered the 2023 Safety Conference at the MECC last month
Professor Sidney Dekker
Petrina Hilton
Anthony Gibbs and Cameron Stevens. Photos supplied
