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Cross Turf Industry
Workplace Health and Safety Workshop
INVITATION
It has never been more important to protect employers and employees from workplace injuries and the potential
impact on business operations and life outside of work. This workshop brings together the major Queensland Turf
industries in production, sports turf and golf course operations, covers all areas associated with workplace health
and safety and wellness. Expert speakers from both government and industry will address all relevant topics as can
be seen by the speaker list below.
DATE: Tuesday 14 May 2019
TIME: 9 am to 12 noon
PLACE: Alexandra Hills Hotel Convention Centre Corner of McDonald Road and Finucane Road Alexandra Hills, “Cleveland Room”.
RSVP: info@qtpa.com.au or 0407131025 by FRIDAY 10 May 2019
WORKSHOP PROGRAM
9.00 – 9.05 am
Welcome and introduction
9.05 – 9.35 am
WHSQ -machinery and chemicals- Kristie Smith, Senior Inspector, Agriculture Unit
9.35 – 10.05 am
WorkCover “RTW –impact on people and premium”, Evan Coombs Customer Adviser, Agriculture Industry, WorkCover Queensland.
10.05 – 10.30 am
Sun Safe. Case Study - Mal Caddies Suncorp Stadium (STA)
10.30 – 10 45 am
Break- refreshments provided by The Healthy Workers unit WHSQ
10.45 – 11.00 am
Benefits of Turf - Cooling Communities
11.00 – 11.30
11.30 – 12 noon
12.00 – 12.15 12.15 CLOSE
Mental Health -The right questions to ask our mates- Beyond Blue
Managing heat in the workplace - Carolyn Topping, A/Director Occupational Health and Hygiene WHSQ
Red Imported Fire Ants changes – Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
The Queensland Turf industry operates with various machinery and diverse chemicals, as well as operating
outdoors in the harsh sun and heat. It requires considerable management and operational control along with
individual responsibility to ensure the safety of all employees and that they return home safely to their families.
PLEASE NOTE
CHANGE OF VENUE
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