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CSG November 2017 Presenter: David Davis, Director, Working at Heights Association of Australia

Working at heights – are the regulations safe?

Presentation by: David Davis, Director, Working at Heights Association of Australia

Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces. But are current safety standards and regulations adequate to ensure protection for workers?
This important issue was discussed by David Davis, a member of the Executive Committee of the Australian Working at Heights Association at the November meeting of Central Safety Group. David outlined a number of concerns the Association has about current industry guidelines and standards, as well as areas where there is a need to raise awareness.
This included his own review and critique of AS1657, the main Australian Standard covering fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders, which was revised in 2013. David identified 20 shortfalls, omissions or areas of potential confusion in the revised standard. These were detailed in a report submitted to Standards Australia when the 2013 standard was released. He gave a number of examples where people working in OHS need to be aware that the current revised AS1657 is inadequate.

The presenter:

David Davis became a Director of the Working at Heights Association of Australia in 2016. He is the owner of Hi-Rise Access Pty Ltd, a consulting and engineering company specialising in height safety, fall protection and suspended access. David became interested and involved in the safety industry through a friend who was working in the field. He acquired his current company 12 years ago. Prior to that, he had a successful career in the computer software industry, creating and selling his own company and looking at retirement at the age of 40. His plans changed when he discovered and developed his passion for industrial and workplace safety.

 
 

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CSG October2024 event - Daryan Rosic, Mental Health Programs and Initiatives Specialist, Allianz Insurance Australia, Workplace mental health research findings


Workplace mental health research findings

Presented by: Daryan Rosic, Mental Health Programs and Initiatives Specialist, Allianz Insurance Australia
Topic: Workplace mental health research findings


How: CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation -via zoom or in person

Date: Tuesday 8 October 2024, noon
Non-Members welcome to attend

Workplace mental health research findings
Research findings on the state of mental health in Australian workplaces will be discussed on October 8 by psychologist Daryan Rosic, Mental Health Programs and Initiatives Specialist at Allianz Insurance Australia. His talk will draw on several years of external research by Allianz, surveying over 12,000 employees and managers.
Daryan says today’s workforce is experiencing a profound shift towards greater diversity, due to globalisation, changing social dynamics and more inclusive hiring practices. Individuals from diverse backgrounds may face unique challenges and experiences related to mental health and psychosocial safety.
He will discuss how organisations and the work health and safety community can build inclusive environments that support the wellbeing and safety of all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds.

About the Speaker:

Daryan Rosic recently joined Allianz after working as an Occupational Psychologist with DXC Technology. Before that he worked with numerous employers as a psychologist involved in claims assessment and rehabilitation.
His current role includes developing new mental health programs and initiatives across Allianz's national personal injury portfolio, with both internal and external stakeholders.
In 2020 Daryan won a WorkSafe Victoria Excellence Award for Innovation in the Mental Health and Wellbeing space. The award recognised his delivery of a COVID-19 response for employers.
He holds a Bachelors degree, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters degree in Psychology from the University of Auckland.

Date: Tuesday 8 October 2024
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Regus Yarra Room, 50th floor, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne. Our thanks to Helen O'Keefe for providing the venue.
How: In person or online via Zoom - the link will be sent out on the afternoon of Monday 7 October
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 7 October 2024. Online using our RSVP form
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The Zoom event link will be emailed on the afternoon of Monday 7 October 2024.

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