OH&S forums and seminars
The AEU is running a number of seminars in 2012 looking at current and emerging OH&S issues. Topical in nature, the subject of each will be announced close to the date, but all will feature a keynote expert in the field and a chance to debate and discuss new ideas in a relaxed, conversational setting.
Light refreshments will be provided. These events are open to non-members.
For more information about any of these events, contact janet.marshall@aeuvic.asn.au.
Occupational Health and Safety Conference
This event is held every two years and brings the latest OH&S information to workplaces, to health and safety reps, AEU members and managers. A guest speaker is followed by a series of workshops to hone your practical knowledge and strategies around OH&S in education settings. This is a great opportunity to network with others around OHS.
- Friday June 1 – AEU Abbotsford
Health and Safety Rep Training
The AEU seeks to empower elected HSRs by providing training and support to help them make the most of the OHS Act. Events will run each term, from 1.30pm to 4pm. The first will consider how to use the OHS Act to improve safety in the workplace, with a look at relevant case studies. Click on the date to register.
- Terms 2, 3, 4 – dates and venues to be advised
OH&S Seminars
These occasional after-work seminars look at current and emerging OH&S issues. Because of their topical nature, issues will be announced closer to the event, but each will feature an expert in the field and a chance to debate and discuss new ideas in a relaxed, conversational setting. Events run from 4.30pm to 6pm at AEU Abbotsford. Open to non-members.
Asbestos Awareness Week seminar
Held each November, Asbestos Awareness Week highlights the continuing danger of asbestos, shares good practice for addressing those dangers, and presses governments to adopt a national stragegy for the removal and disposal of asbestos.The AEU holds a seminar during the week on asbestos in education buildings.
- Term 4 (date to be advised) – AEU Abbotsford
