Workplace safety on the agenda

INDUSTRY heads from around Bendigo are invited back out into the real, Zoom-free world to attend a one-day seminar promoting safety leadership and best practice risk management and control.

Hosted by La Trobe University Bendigo and DON KR Castlemaine, the event features the smallgoods manufacture’s people and performance director Kate Nuttall.

The aim of seminar it to promote greater awareness of workplace safety risks and strategies to assist in eliminating those risks, as well as better understanding of practical approaches to managing emotional stress from workplace incidents, and greater appreciation of safety culture.

“There is nothing more important than the health and safety of your people,” Ms Nuttall said.

“Taking safety seriously ultimately aims to prevent work-related injuries and fatalities, as well as improve overall workplace health and safety.”

Ms Nuttall said leaders at all levels play an essential role in driving a positive ‘safety’ culture.

“Some ways this can be achieved are through leading by example to encourage proactive safety behaviours, encouraging open and honest communication about safety issues, seeking staff engagement and input about safety processes, and continuously reviewing and analysing processes for ongoing improvement.

“At DON Smallgoods, we have business continuity plans that we put in place to cover a range of critical incidents.

“These plans are regularly updated and are critical in helping us keep our people and environment safe, as well as supply customers with high quality products.”

A Safety Share for Industry by DON takes place at the All Seasons Hotel on Thursday 11 November from 8.30am to 2.30pm.

Visit bit.ly/2ZE0Qev for more info and to book.