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CSG March 2010 Presentation: Kelvin Blackney, Chairman, Safety Institute of Australia (Geelong Branch):Community Fire Safety – it is happening

Community Fire Safety – it is happening

Presentation by: Kelvin Blackney, Chairman, Safety Institute of Australia (Geelong Branch)

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Kelvin Blackney's experience as a firefighter in the 1969 Lara fires, which destroyed 44 homes, made him determined to set up an effective community-based fire property preparation system. At Central Safety Group's meeting on 16 March 2010, Kelvin shared the 4-step process he has developed for any community or workplace to use to prepare for bushfire or wildfire attacks.
There was no powerpoint presentation to accompany this talk, but in the meantime, Kelvin has written a submission to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission on behalf of the Safety Institute of Australia, in which he describes his 4-step community plan in detail. It is attached here for members to view.

The presenter:

Kelvin Blackney joined the Lara Rural Fire Brigade in the 1960s. In 1993 he received the Community Individual award at the Victorian Fire Awareness Awards. As chairman of the Safety Institute of Australia (Geelong Branch), he became aware in 2001 of a culture improvement process called Values-Driven Safety (VDS) and introduced the concepts into the construction industry. He also believes it has a place in Community Fire Safety culture. He is a Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and a Registered Safety Professional.

 
 

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CSG September 2025 event - Presenter -David Caple AM, David Caple & Associates - New manual handling initiatives


New manual handling initiatives

Presented by: David Caple AM, David Caple & Associates
Topic: New manual handling initiatives
How: CSG Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom only

Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025, noon
Non-Members welcome to attend

New manual handling initiatives
The esteemed David Caple AM will join us on 9 September to talk about new initiatives in manual handling that have been assessed and implemented in a range of workplaces, including libraries, childcare and large retail stores. David will provide an overview of the methodology involved, and give examples of the initiatives. Manual handling systems are not 'one size fits all', and David will speak about requirements for different industries and workforces. He will also discuss change management processes that ensure these systems are sustainable. While the presentation is Zoom only this year, there will be an extended opportunity for discussion beyond the formal recorded part of the event.

About the Speaker:

David Caple AM is a leading figure in occupational health and safety here and overseas. He has advised a wide range of businesses, industry groups and public sector organisations, and has worked with Australian and overseas governments on work health and safety strategy. He has spent 40 years as an OHS consultant, and was an Adjunct Professor, Centre for Ergonomics & Human Factors, La Trobe University for 20 years. David was President of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) 2006-2009, in which capacity he represented the profession in 23 countries, to governments, universities, researchers and practitioners. In 2024 he was co-author of a new international publication Giving your business the human factors edge… Making it Happen! David is a Financial Member of Central Safety Group.

Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
How: Online via Zoom only- the link will be sent out on the afternoon of the Monday preceding the event
N.B. A video recording of the session will be available on the website exclusively for financial members.
Cost: Financial members* free. Others $15
RSVP: COB Monday 8 September 2025. Online using our RSVP form
Join: Join CSG now [Individual membership fee: $85.]
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The Zoom event link will be emailed on the afternoon of Monday 8 September.

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