Virtual Seminar Series
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 36:55:28
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Synopsis
Safe Work Australia broadcasts a series of free online seminars and podcasts that showcase the latest thinking, innovation, research and developments in work health and safety. Safe Work Australia leads the development of work health and safety and workers' compensation policy in Australia. www.safeworkaustralia.gov.auVisit us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
Episodes
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Innovation, safety and productivity in a safety critical business
19/09/2017 Duration: 10minCommunication is crucial to staying on the cutting edge of health and safety at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).
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A day in the life of a nurse
12/09/2017 Duration: 01minEmergency nurse Rebecca Caulfield discusses the work health and safety risks of working in a busy emergency department where new and unexpected challenges are a daily occurrence.
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Safe use of power tools
23/08/2017 Duration: 03minRoof tilers use power tools on a daily basis, but no amount of practice can replace following principles of safe use from the get-go.
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Working at heights
21/08/2017 Duration: 03minWorking at heights is one of the highest risk activities across the industry. Think smart before you start.
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Safe use of ladders
16/08/2017 Duration: 03minWhile using a ladder can seem intuitive, there are some key points to remember before using it, to ensure your safety and in the event of a fall.
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No place for drugs and alcohol
14/08/2017 Duration: 01minWorking under the influence of drugs and alcohol puts you and everyone around you at risk.
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Safety rules for using power tools
09/08/2017 Duration: 01minNick, a leading hand carpenter, knows first-hand the risks that can arise when using power tools and appliances.
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Electrical safety: protecting you and your workmates
08/08/2017 Duration: 01minMatt, a fourth year electrical apprentice, takes a minute to share what he’s learnt about staying safe around electricity.
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Don’t ignore an exclusion zone
03/08/2017 Duration: 01minJosh, a civil plant operator, takes a break from his duties to talk about the importance of paying close attention to exclusion zones while working on a construction site.
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Machinery guarding
21/07/2017 Duration: 03minWorking with machinery is a key part of farming, but it is also one of the leading causes of injury, or even death, on Australian farms.
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Stockyard handling
21/07/2017 Duration: 03minThe National Farmers' Federation present a simple four-step process for managing safety risks involved in stockyard handling.
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Farm safe, live safe
18/07/2017 Duration: 01minFarm manager Matthew Sherwood talks about the work health and safety challenges of managing a farm and his reasons for being safe.
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Djäka madagarritj’ku (Keep safe from danger)
05/07/2017 Duration: 03minYolngu traditional owner, M. Mununggurr, speaks to her family about looking out for dangers and risks in daily life and at work, with one common goal – returning home safely to one another.
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Risk managing hazardous manual tasks
14/06/2017 Duration: 07minSimple design changes and good communication with your workers can lead to big benefits for health and safety in the workplace.
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Top tips for doing a safety inspection in your workplace
05/06/2017 Duration: 05minSafety inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria share their top tips on conducting workplace safety inspections.
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School zone vs work zone – there is no difference
29/05/2017 Duration: 01h35sLower speed limits in school zones are deeply respected and obeyed by the community. Why should road work zones be any different?
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Fresh thinking on a tired subject
25/05/2017 Duration: 01h02minFatigue is a major cause of serious incidents involving heavy vehicles. Unlike speeding or blood alcohol concentration, it is not easy to test for fatigue, making it difficult to identify and manage with confidence.
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Debunking the myths around low-level speeding
25/05/2017 Duration: 43minMany people believe that speeding just above the signposted limit is okay and that strict speed enforcement is more for revenue-raising than safety.
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Why big business needs to lead work health and safety
26/04/2017 Duration: 01h05minRenowned national affairs, finance and business journalist Jennifer Hewett spearheads a discussion with some of Australia’s top business leaders about the relationship between good business and workplace safety.
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Jason’s story – a young life lost
23/04/2017 Duration: 13minA confronting and honest look into the heartache of losing a son and mate to a preventable workplace incident.