Depression is more than just feeling sad or down. It can affect a person’s concentration, memory, activity level, behaviour and physical health. This session explores depression within the context of the workplace; participants will develop an awareness of signs that may indicate a colleague is experiencing depression or a related disorders, as well as looking at some tips on how to effectively manage this growing workplace challenge.

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This one hour briefing session provides an introduction to the new national OHS laws becoming law by December 2011. These laws are intended to reduce the regulatory burden on business and remove red tape, whilst delivering OHS compliance and improve outcomes for all Australians. This seminar will give participants an opportunity to find out what's been happening, what's going to happen and how the delivery of model OHS laws will influence improved OHS outcomes where it counts on the ground. It will consider the implications for OHS regulators locally and nationally, and what will need to be done to make the laws work.

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The biggest proportion of workplace injuries comes from manual handling and slips, trips and falls during handling tasks. This presentation will cover Musculo-skeletal Injuries (MSI) caused by manual handling, the sources of the risks and the type of work that often results in these types of injuries. Standard and innovative solutions to try and fix the problems will also be covered, as well as where to look for information on solutions.

You will also find our supplier and demonstration expo of interest running on Monday and Tuesday of Work Safe Week.

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