Witches, ghouls and ghosts may haunt the minds of many when the word ‘October’ first pops into mind. However, the statistics of workplace health and safety can be much more harrowing than a Halloween horror house.
While most Australian employees return home after the working day, unfortunately, approximately 198 die each year as a consequence of workplace incidents. Over 111,200 serious claims are made each year. These deaths and injuries have a detrimental and personal impact on staff and their families, with substantial financial cost to the Queensland public.
This October, CQUniversity supports Safe Work Month and the event’s effort to make workplaces safer. This year the theme is “a moment is all it takes.” While it only takes a moment for a workplace incident to occur, there are measures you can take to learn about the risks and hazards to avoid these incidents.
In regards to this, CQUniversity offers many pathways if you are looking to learn more about the health and safety industry or upgrade your skills:
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- As the statistics show, workplace health and safety is a vital issue in the Australian community. As part of the National Work Safety Month, events will be held across Queensland for the month.
Find an event near you:
Date and Time Location Event 03/10/2018
7am-9.30amKing George Square, Ann Street, Brisbane King George Square Big Breakfast 03/10/2018
7am-9.30amMackay Entertainment and Convention Centre Mackay Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum 6-14 Oct 2018
All weekOnline Mental Health Week 08/10/2018
8am- 12pmVictoria Park, Herston Mentally healthy Workplaces Forum 09/10/2018
6.45am-10.45amShangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns Cairns Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum 09/10/2018
5.30pm-7.30pmBreakfast Creek Hotel, Brisbane Young Safety Professionals Queensland mid-year networking event 10/10/2018
All dayOnline World Mental Health Day 10/10/2018
6.45am-10.45amThe Ville Resort-Casino, Townsville Townsville Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum (all industries) 11/10/2018
6.45am-10.45amLogan Entertainment Centre Logan Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum (all industries) 23/10/2018
6.45am-10.45amHighfields Cultural Centre, Toowoomba Toowoomba Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum 24/10/2018
6.45am-10.45amEatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane Brisbane Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum 25/10/2018
6.45am-10.45amThe Frenchville Sports Club, North Rockhampton Rockhampton Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum 26/10/2018
6.45am-10.45amSouthport Sharks Events Centre Gold Coast Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum 30/10/2018
12pm-2.30pmRoyal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Masterclass: Cognitive ergonomics 30/10/2018
12pm-2.30pmRoyal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Masterclass: Mentally healthy workplaces 30/10/2018
12pm-2.30pmRoyal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Masterclass: LEADing your safety culture 30/10/2018
12pm-2.30pmRoyal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Masterclass: Workers and employers experience in return to work 30/10/2018
12pm-2.30pmRoyal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Masterclass: Communicating with influence to maximise return to work outcomes 31/10/2018
8.30am-5pmRoyal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Injury Prevention and Return to Work Conference
