2018 Victorian Major Hazards Forum

Twenty years on from the event that initiated the formation of the Major Hazards Program, WorkSafe would like to invite managers, engineers, safety professionals, health and safety representatives (HSRs) and employees working within Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs) to an industry forum. Hear from a number of influential speakers within the industry and contribute to WorkSafe's strategy for overseeing and engaging with the Major Hazards industry.

Tickets are FREE.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

For any dietary requirments please contact mhunit@worksafe.vic.gov.au

Schedule

8:30am to 9:00am:

Registrations.

Morning:

Commencing 9:00am:

Opening Address, Clare Amies (Chief Executive of WorkSafe Victoria)

Longford Commemoration, Margaret Donnan (Chair at Institution of Chemical Engineers Safety Centre (ISC) ex Director WorkSafe Major Hazards Division)

Interactive Case Study – Coal Mine – Simulating Design, Construction and Commissioning Decisions, Facilitator: Trish Kerin (Director, Institution of Chemical Engineers Safety Centre (ISC)

Learnings From MHF Licensing Round 4
Mike Connell (Principal Safety Analyst, WorkSafe Victoria)

Importance of Employee / HSR Engagement
Jim Ward (Retired, ex. National OHS Director – Australian Workers Union)

Afternoon

Effective Engagement with Industry (A View From Another Regulator), Garvin Burns (Executive Director Mine Safety Operations - Chief Inspector of Mines Resources Regulator)

Informing WorkSafe’s Major Hazards Program Strategy & Industry Engagement

Facilitated Theatre Workshop – Piper Alpha
Acting Consulting Training (ACT)

Closing Address, Cameron Dunn (Managing Director, FBT Transwest, member WorkSafe Major Hazards Advisory Committee MHAC)

Close 4:30pm