Community events

Thank you to the organisations below who proudly supported Safe Work Week 2011 during October and continue to promote the importance of zero harm at work throughout their Queensland workplaces.

Calendar

Safe Work Week 2011- Community events
Date	Time	Location	Event
25/10/2011	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	AGR Asia Pacific A relaxed afternoon at the movies featuring two videos with reference to wearing of seatbelts and driver fatigue.
22/10/2011	10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Alphapharm Pty Ltd Alphapharm will host a family open day promoting safety both at work and at home which will include safety displays from all sections. Emergency Services, Police, Electrical Safety Office, Red Cross, Qld Cancer Council, St John Ambulance will all be in attendance. The day will involve various activities including amusement rides, an animal farm for the children and free lunch will be provided for staff and their families. A tour of the manufacturing facilities will also be conducted so that staff can show family members the various safety programs in place. QFRS will be providing kitchen fire safety demonstrations and a fire truck on site for the kids. The police service will be there to cover home security and internet safety for childen. SES will have a number of displays and demonstrations. St John Ambulance will also be giving resuscitation demonstrations.
24/10/2011		Brisbane (Private event)	Aurecon and Santos Not only do Santos and Aurecon share the same tenancy, they also share a passion for safety and a desire to promote the safety message at work and at home. A construction site display has been built in the foyer of Santos Place for all tenants to receive information about Safe Work Week and what they can do to ensure that their workplace and homes are safe. Many thanks to Protector Alsafe and Nielson Properties for their assistance and cooperation.
26/10/2011	3:15 pm - 4:00 pm	Gold Coast (Private event)	Australian Industry Trade College A guest speaker form the National Heart Foundation will be giving an information presentation on general heart health, exercise and nutrition.
02/10/2011	11:00 am	Brisbane (Private event)	Bayliss Constructions Pty Ltd A BBQ lunch followed by safety discussion. Viewing of WHSQ industry films.
27/10/2011	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Brisbane	Body Leadership Australia Each year thousands of Australian's are injured at work costing businesses billions of dollars. Of these injuries, sprains and strains can be the most frustrating for managers due to their preventable nature. Naturally, reducing the number of work-related injuries has become the chief occupational health and safety concern among Australian companies. To support Safe Work Week this year Body Leadership is holding a free seminar hosted by respected Physiotherapist, Paul Trevethan, to help businesses start to reduce injuries in their workplace. Paul will be discussing the importance of warning signs, how to lead cultural change among workers and will provide tips and strategies to tackle injuries before they occur. Join us on 27 October at 1.00pm for this informative session and start reducing injuries in your workplace. Call 07 3847 8040 or visit http://www.bodyleadership.com.au/safeworkbook.html to book. Read more
23/10/2011	9:00 am - 4:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	BP We will be running a number of information sessions and activities to raise the awareness of noise induced hearing loss and the importance of hearing conservation and "Hearing for Life" We will also be handing out promotional products to support and continue the message.
28/10/2011	7:00 am - 10:00 am	Brisbane	Cancer Screening Services Branch (CSSB) of Queensland Health & Cancer Council Visit our stand at the WHSQ King George Square Breakfast with Mal Meninga and recieve a free health check. As a collaboration between the Cancer Screening Services Branch (CSSB) of Queensland Health and Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ), we are thrilled to offer our Women's and Men's Health Checks. These questionnaires are designed as a brief intervention to provide options for individuals to reduce their cancer risk. The Women's and Men's Health Checks will only take a short period of time (approximately 5 minutes). We will be in the square Friday 28 October from 7am until 10am. Look forward to seeing you there! Read more
27/10/2011		Brisbane and Gold Coast (Multiple locations)	Caritas Care Stair Safety Presentation - focusing on the Three Points of Contact while using stairways. We are in the process of installing safety signs for stairs and landings. These presentations will be located in St Joseph's Villa & Madonna Villa Nursing Home, St Patrick's Villa Gympie, St Paul's Villa Bardon, Marycrest Hostel Kangaroo Point, and Villa La Salle Southport.
26/10/2011	10:30 am - 11:15 am	Cairns (Private event)	Centacare Cairns Morning tea with staff and WHS quiz with chocolates being handed for every correct answer.
25/10/2011	7:30 am - 4:30 pm	Rockhampton	Capricornia Respite Care Association The CEO, Business Manager and WHSO are starting the day as new workers. Each will receive an induction into the workplace and receive training in their new role. As part of the activity the induction and training will be reviewed.
03/10/2011	3:30 pm - 6:30 pm	Brisbane	Civil Contractors Federation Harmonisation session for the civil construction industry. For more information, email cgilvarry@civilcontractors.com
13/09/2011	3:30 pm - 6:30 pm	Cairns	Civil Contractors Federation Harmonisation information sesson for the civil construction industry, free to CCF members. For more information, email cgilvarry@civilcontractors.com
11/10/2011	7:30 am - 10:30 am	Mackay	Civil Contractors Federation Harmonisation session for the civil construction industry, free for members. For more information, email cgilvarry@civilcontractors.com
10/10/2011	7:30 am - 10:30 am	Townsville	Civil Contractors Federation Harmonisation session for the civil construction industry, free for members. For more information, email cgilvarry@civilcontractors.com
24/10/2011	5:15 pm - 8:45 pm	Brisbane	College of Organisational Psychologists Queensland The Queensland College of Organisational Psychologists presents the following speaker panel event: Psychosocial Injury: Prevention and Management Three speakers will each discuss psychosocial injury in the workplace and the implications of this for individual and organisational wellbeing. These talks will be followed by an opportunity for the audience to Q&A our speakers. Who should attend? Organisational psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Human Resources professionals, Coaches, and anyone working in the following areas: organisational development, occupational health, employee assistance programs, coaching, change management, development, HR policies, engagement and retention, etc. Our speakers will present insights into the prevention and management of the following occupational mental health issues: Mr Shane Stockill (Department of Justice and Attorney-General) will be focusing on workplace health and safety legislation. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is a leading Australian jurisdiction in the area of psychosocial issues and has developed a range of information and assessment tools to assist organisations and their workers to respond to risk of psychological injury in the workplace. This session will provide participants with a broad understanding of WHSQs role in assisting organisations to manage psychological injury risk, and when responding to worker complaints in the areas of occupational stress and workplace bullying/harassment. Dr Peter Cotton (Director of Psychology Services, Medibank Health Solutions) will be focusing on the Prevention and Management of Occupational Mental Health Issues. He will cover the following topics: · The prevention of psychological injury: the organisational health approach · Early intervention for depression in the workplace · Improving health outcomes for injured workers · Developments in clinical quality assurance Dr Bernie Scully, (Director EAP Services, Assure Programs) will be approaching this topic from a practitioner perspective, discussing what Psychosocial Injury is, employee experiences of and reactions to psychosocial injuries, and presenting case studies in successful management and possible pitfalls. Read more
24/10/2011		Ayr Home Hill	Corporate Express BBQ to start the week, DVD presentations, Fire Extinguisher Training, Safety Quizes, Kids Colour Comp, 10 @ 10 activities, ergonomic specialist onsite, Afternoon Tea to end Safety Week.
23/10/2011		Ayr Home Hill	Corrsafe Safety Sausage Sizzle lunch followed by general discussion forum on various Workplace Health and Safety issues. Read more
25/10/2011	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Rockhampton (Private event)	CQ TAFE Central Queensland Tafe will be hosting a seminar style day with guest speakers from WorkCover, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. Managers and those with safety or rehabilitation roles within CQT will enjoy presentations on topics including harmonisation, rehabilitation, Zero Harm at Work, and fire and emergency safety.
24/10/2011		Brisbane (Private event)	Department of Education and Training The Department of Education and Training (DET) will be presenting a range of seminar style sessions for Brisbane DET CBD staff during Safe Work Week. Topics will include fitness and wellbeing, driver safety, eye health and ergonomics.
27/10/2011	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Mackay (Private event)	Diversified Mining Services Presentation on workshop safety. Barbeque. Team hazard identification.
23/10/2011		Brisbane (Private event)	DP World Brisbane BBQ Breakfast/Dinner with a theme of the day utilising toolboxing and information sessions withsafety conversations/interactions WHS Video resources being looped each day.
24/10/2011	6:30 am - 10:00 am	Brisbane	Electrical Safety Office Come along for a free BBQ breakfast with an Electrical Safety Inspector at Ideal Electrical Underwood.
25/10/2011	6:30 am - 10:00 am	Brisbane	Electrical Safety Office Free BBQ breakfast with an Electrical Safety Inspector at John R Turks Coopers Plains.
27/10/2011	7:00 am - 9:00 am	Toowoomba	Electrical Safety Office Come have a BBQ breakfast with an Electrical Safety Inspector at Haymans Toowoomba.
3/11/2011	7:00 am - 10:00 am	Brisbane	Electrical Safety Office Free BBQ breakfast with an Electrical Safety Inspector at John R Turks Enoggera.
14/11/2011		Brisbane	Electrical Safety Office - Multiple seminars during October & November 2011 Electrical safety awareness seminars for electrical workers. Do you hold an electrical workers licence in Queensland? If you do, this free Electrical Safety Office seminar is for you. Running throughout Queensland in October and November 2011 these seminars provide an opportunity for electrical workers to talk directly to electrical safety inspectors and cover: - testing of electrical work - risk assessments, and - live work. Read more
11/10/2011		Townsville (Private event)	Ergon Energy Ergon are sending out a safety themed colouring-in page as part of a broader Safe Work Week pack to all Managers at Ergon Energy (nearly 1000 managers across the state). Employees are then asked to take it home for their children to colour in. They then send us a scanned copy, and all entreis will win a safety prize pack. The prize pack includes an Ergon Donut Frisbee, colouring pencils and other goodies. Last year over 50 entries were received! We hope to beat that this year! Entries will be shared on the Ergon internal Safe Work Week Intranet site, and selected ones will be published in Ergon's employee glossy magazine and on our daily email newsletter. We are thrilled to help support the week!
17/10/2011		Townsville (Private event)	Ergon Energy During Safe Work Week Ergon Energy will be holding an employee competition that asks our 5000 employees to attach a token (i.e. photo, memento, drawing) to a Interactive Team Frame then send an email or scan to the safety team. The Interactive Team Frame is an A1 poster with a picture frame around the border. The frame then becomes a collage representing employees' personal reasons for staying safe at work, and in their personal time. The best entries will receive merchandise branded with our safety logo including water bottles, towels, drink bottles etc. Participants in the competition will also go into the draw to win an individual major prize of a family portrait or travel voucher.
23/10/2011		Mt Isa (Private event)	Ernest Henry Mining At Ernest Henry Mining (EHM) we aim to operate a safe workplace that is injury and fatality-free. We are proud to participate in Safe Work Week 2011 and will be conducting a number of intitiatives to promote the following safety and health topics: Working at Heights, Hand Safety and Hydration. During the week, demonstrations will be conducted for crews showing how to work safely at heights. Two videos provided from the Safe Work Week website will also be presented and discussed during pre-shift safety meetings and other safety meetings. Promotional products will be handed out to our workforce to highlight the importance of Safe Work Week and we will be presenting awards to personnel who have made safety improvements in their work areas or contributed towards growing and sustaining a positive safety culture at EHM. A number of our personal protective equipment suppliers will also be on site during the week to showcase new and improved products to our workforce, focasing on hand safety and working at heights personal protective equipment.
25/10/2011	10:00 am - 11:00 am	Brisbane (Private event)	Flexi Care Inc. Design your own Safe Work Week cupcake! This event will give staff the opportunity to talk and think safety in a fun and interactive way. Cupcake winners will be announced.
06/10/2011	10:30 am - 3:00 pm	Gold Coast (Private event)	FNE Communications Pty Ltd Health and Safety Focus Day will include: induction refreshers, introduction to the company health and safety system, safety goal of zero injuries for the month of October and an information session on manual handling.
27/10/2011		Gold Coast (Private event)	Glenzeil Glenzeil undertook safety activities across its construction sites in QLD and NSW this week, supporting the campaign of 'be on a winning team, achieve zero harm at work'. Activities throughout the week included on-site bbq's, charity lunch at the Head Office, MIC inductions, attendance at the Zero Harm at Work Leadership Breakfast and WHS Information Sessions. Glenzeil proudly raised money with all proceeds going to Mates in Construction.
24/10/2011		Brisbane (Private event)	GLNG Guest speakers from the Department of Community Safety and the Cancer Council Queensland have been invited to speak to GLNG Brisbane based staff about fire safety at home and skin cancer awareness. Many thanks to Bill Goddard and Judith Whitehead for their assistance.
24/10/2011		Brisbane (Private event)	GLNG The GLNG Queensland Safe Work Week children's competitions are open to children up to and including 12 years of age. There are four competitions for each child to choose from: poster design, colour-in, find-a-word and • word code. There will be three age groups that entries will be grouped into for judging: younger than 5, 5-8, 9-12. One boy and one girl per age group will be nominated as the winner and receive a prize pack in the weeks after the entries close. Every child who enters will receive a memento to recognise their contribution to Queensland Safe Work Week.
28/10/2011	12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Toowoomba	Global Training Systems Although our event is listed for everybody we would love to see Mums and Dads come along. It will focus on awareness of hazards, assessing risks and reducing with the risks. We see far too many kids being seriously injured, or killed, by cars reversing over them. We want to heighten the due diligence of being alert, smart and safe.
25/10/2011	10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Gold Coast (Private event)	Gold Coast City Council To promote Safe Work Week 2011. the Gold Coast City Council will be holding a WHS Expo for council staff and art centre employees. The event will include industry guests from government and health sectors as well as other organisations. There will be various information, activities, competitions and prizes available to staff on the day.
21/09/2011	2:30 pm - 3:30 pm	Mackay (Private event)	GRB Electrical Workers will meet at a designated area for a short safety presentation organised by the workplace health and safety officer followed by a BBQ fundraiser.
24/10/2011		Brisbane (Private event)	Grocon Constructors (QLD) Pty Ltd 30 minute morning tea inviting two safety shares from each forum and the playing of the WHSQ "Jed Millen Story".
27/10/2011	7:00 am - 8:00 am	Townsville (Private event)	Hinchinbrook Shire Council An inspector from WHSQ will attend our works depot to participate in a Q&A session with workers.
24/10/2011	7:00 am - 5:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Holiday Inn Brisbane Three 2 hour sessions covering all shifts will include fire emergency & extinguisher, duty of care and manual handling training. Host Plus, Rejuvenators and Fitness First will join us for superannuation advice, massages, health checks, and a combat class.
28/10/2011	1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Ikcon Office Furniture and Fitout Each day of SWW, we will focus on a different topic ie Slips, Trips and Falls, Sun Safety, PPE, Electricity and ending with Occupational Stress on Friday 28/10. We have organised for a mobile massage therapist to give neck and shoulder massages, and a yellow and black themed afternoon tea for staff and visitors. Local media will be invited to cover the event as we reflect on the whole week together.
26/10/2011	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Mackay (Private event)	I.REDDACLIFF & CO Lunch time BBQ with safety toolbox talk on targets and progress for 2011-2012.
26/10/2011	10:30 am - 1:00 pm	Rockhampton (Private event)	John Cani Estate Aged Hostel Introduction PErforM for work groups looking at real workplace case studies.
27/10/2011	10:00 am - 11:00 am	Mackay (Private event)	Mackay Reef Fish Supplies Pty Ltd Celebrating opening of new distribution centre, new equipment and new safe work procedures.
27/10/2011	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Townsville (Private event)	Markwell Group Guest Speaker from WHSQ; Safe Worker Awards announced, Safety Quiz Winner drawn.
28/10/2011		Gold Coast (Private event)	Nyholt Constructions There will be heaps of yummy breakfast food and some freebies.
26/10/2011	10:00 am - 1:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Ozcare We will be running information sessions reinforcing safe manual handling and people handling as well as injury prevention sessions. We will also be promoting work safe awareness with literature, posters and incentive rewards for safe work practises on the day. BBQ lunch for staff as well as a guest speaker (corporate workplace health & safety officer) to speak on 'Prevention is better than Cure' in the workplace.
29/10/2011	12:15 pm - 2:00 pm	Gladstone (Private event)	Purcell's Lineboring & Engineering Pty Ltd Purcell's will host a sausage sizzle & discuss safety topics. Will watch a safety dvd.
25/10/2011		Brisbane (Private event)	QPAC QPAC is running safety information sessions on topics such as chemical and electrical safety, and manual handling.
26/10/2011	10:00 am - 12:45 pm	Nambour (Private event)	Queensland Health An information session for staff to increase awareness of their responsibility in maintaining a safe working environment.
26/10/2011	10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Queensland Police Service A variety of presentations that will cover: Recognition of work performed by workplace health and safety officers, representatives, rehabilitation and return to work co-ordinators and peer support officers. Plus events calendar focussing on health issues.
28/10/2011	12:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	RSPCA BBQ lunch followed by safety awareness talks on preventing workplace injuries. Safety is everyone's responsibility!
13/10/2011	8:30 am - 11:30 am	Brisbane	Safety Concepts Safety Concepts invites you and your organisation to an informative seminar on the new Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Harmonisation legislation. The session will include presentations from specialist WHS Officers, Jamie Robinson (legal implications) and Neil Findlay (fatigue management) on how the changes will affect you and your business. Read more
31/10/2011		Ipswich (Private event)	Serco Borallon Correctional Centre Serco Borallon will be holding a Mind Body Spirit Expo to celebrate Safe Work Week. We will be giving tips and resources to our staff on living a healthy lifestyle. We will cover topics such as healthy eating, skin checks, health checks, fitness programs and a healthy mind.
21/10/2011	12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Services Trades Industry Fund To acknowledge Safe Work Week 2011 the Services Trades Industry Fund is hosting an event. We have invited two Services Trades Industry Fund contributors to talk about their zero harm journey. As a Services Trades Industry Fund contributor, we welcome you to attend this event.
25/10/2011	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Mackay (Private event)	Sharps Heavy Equipment Repairs 'A bbq lunch and small presentation to promote a safety conscience workplace.
27/10/2011	3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Siganto & Stacey Pty Ltd BBQ followed by an afternoon to discuss up coming changes to legislation and hear from a key note speaker about how an accident changed his life. A chance for sub contractors to understand what will be required of them in the future with safety.
07/10/2011	11:00 am - 1:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Spinal Injuries Association One Thursday Paul went to work and came home four months later using a wheelchair. In 24 years, Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT) volunteers have spoken to more than 1.4 million school students about the importance of safety. Since launching our workplace injury prevention program, SEAT at WORK in October 2010, we've spoken to more than 3,500 people all over Australia. We're inviting Workplace Health and Safety Officers and other professionals to join us for a SEAT at WORK presentation to meet our presenters and special guest Kirstin Ferguson, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Board Member. Lunch will be served. Our presenters don't pretend to be health and safety experts - but they are experts in how one split second decision can change your entire life.
24/10/2011		Gold Coast (Private event)	Stellar Asia Pacific We are holding a health and safety week at work to promote workplace health and safety and to promote the 'Safety Team Members' within the centre.
24/10/2011		Mackay (Private event)	Sugar Australia Informal sessions for all shifts with fun activities highlighting workplace safety and some delicious cakes and goodies. Colouring in competition for staff families.
24/10/2011	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	The Public Trustee Internal events in Brisbane and regional offices with guest speakers covering topics such as office ergonomics, conflict resolution, health and aging.
23/10/2011		Toowoomba (Private event)	Tilly's Crawler Parts Pty Ltd Managers to do cross over safety audits of other areas, colouring in completion for employees children, health smokos, DVDs at lunch time, launch the ergonomics tillynet on the PCs, posters around site, daily emails take 10 @ 10 from Safety Australia cd, toolbox talks, refresher training for all forklift drivers, emergency evacuation drill, safety awards and prizes, have SHE advisor interchange for a day/morning/afternoon with another business, BBQ for breakfast/lunchtime.
25/10/2011	1:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Timber Queensland With a new Work Health and Safety Act to understand and comply with by January, it's time to assess if your business is prepared. Combine this with rising workers compensation claims and a 25% hike in WorkerCover premiums and you'll see that the need to prioritise health and safety is clear. Attend Timber Queensland's OHS Harmonisation and Workers Compensation seminar to hear how you can prepare for harmonisation and minimise your exposure to common law claims.
25/10/2011	11:00 am - 2:00 pm	Brisbane (Private event)	Toll Dnata Airport Services BBQ to be held. Winners of safety quiz announced. Safety tips to be delivered. Safety discussions. Kids colouring competition. Blood pressure & cholesterol checks. Part of week long safety week activities.
26/10/2011	3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Toowoomba (Private event)	Toowoomba Christian College A personal perspective on the benefits of safety at work and while travelling to or from work.
23/10/2011		Brisbane (Private event)	Versacold BBQ to launch safe work week Promote safe work within the business Show staff safety video Safety puzzles for staff to fill out Reward safe work acts Have staff fill in safety commitment board Close safe work week with a BBQ.
24/10/2011		Mackay (Private event)	Woodman McDonald Hardware Toolbox talks introducing new safe work procedures for operating forklifts and working in close proximity of forklifts.
23/10/2011		Mount Isa (Private event)	Xstrata Mount Isa Mines Loads of events planned throughout October, including: safety reward program, individual safety rewards healthy breakfasts, 'Stand for Safe Spine!' safe spine classroom workshops, interactive exercises, climate survey bakhash, working at heights safety awareness, hand safety awareness, NQ safety & health van check ups, BBQ lunch, kinetic health 'tune up' health initiatives, BSafe Bee appearances, drug & alcohol impairment activities, promotional giveaways BBQ breakfast at the May Downs Clean In Clean Out (CICO) facility, Protector Alsafe display and giveaways, home safety pack prizes.