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OH&S Newsletter
 Issue No. 17 - August 2008 
In This Issue
  October is safety month in Australia and the new safety training DVDs outlined here will assist you with your planned program.
 It Will Never Happen to Me                  NEW
 
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This is one of the most poignant and unforgettable safety stories ever told. Jennifer's construction worker husband's fatal fall left her determined to inspire workers everywhere to think again about workplace safety.
 
 
These powerful messages are:
  • All accidents are preventable
  • We should never walk past an Unsafe Act
  • We can all make a difference looking after each other
  • Nothing is worth being hurt for
  • We should think about the potential consequences for our family and friends

For more information and an online preview click here

Mindful Leadership and the Law           NEW
Professor Andrew Hopkins
This safety presentation by Professor Andrew Hopkins at a company safety day was recorded late in 2007. References are made to the Gretley mine incident in NSW, dealt with fully in his book "Lessons from Gretley"- published by CCH (search on Hopkins at the CCH page that opens with this link).
 
The first part deals with aspects of Mindful Leadership (16 mins). An important viewpoint on safety leadership that every supervisor and manager should see.
  • Why Safety Management Systems may be less than effective
  • Safety Audits- in incidents at Moura, Longford, Piper Alpha
  • Communication of leaders- Boots on for Safety model
  • Time management in safety- the Ladbroke Rail inquiry
The second part deals with the Role of the Law in Mindful Leadership (19 mins).

For more information, click here.
 
The European Process Safety Centre 2008 Safety Award has been given for the very first time to a non-European- Professor Andrew Hopkins. FutureMedia congratulates Professor Hopkins on this achievement. Read more.
A Visit with Charlie                             NEW
ConfinedSpace_imageThis is Charlie Morecraft in a one-on-one interview with a site manager, answering questions in his open and down-to-earth way. Particularly valuable for Supervisors and Managers, Charlie answers the questions on the mind of every supervisor. 
  • He had more than 15 years experience on the job
  • He knew all the safety regulations and all the shortcuts
  • He knew it would never happen to him
  • Except for this one time......

For more information and an online preview click here.

Addressing Bullying 2009 Australian Family Safety Calendars

2009Calendar-OffTheJobSafetyTo mark the 22nd year of publication, customers can now choose from either of two 2009 Safety Calendars. And for those wishing to personalise the Calendars with their company logo and safety message, they will receive special complimentary booklets on Safe Driving. This new Go Safety publication is designed to bring a new awareness to the importance of safe driving.
 

Three out of four deaths suffered by workers occur off the job.
  • The Off the Job Safety calendar illustrates a wide range of safety situations that families need to always be vigilant about.
  • The Safety at Work and Home calendar shows the same safety situations that arise in the workplace are also like those that occur at home.
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A range of new planning features will appear in the 2009 Calendars, that will help take away some of the stress of today's busy world.

 

 

For more details and an order form, click here and scroll down the page. 

Addressing Bullying 2009 Diaries
 
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Celebrating its 20th year of publication, the Go Safety Diary is regarded as an Essential Handbook for OH&S Officers and OH&S Committee Members. Not only a workplace safety diary, it's full of practical safety information and guidance for meetings.
 
  • Allows Committees set annual objectives and plan activities
  • Helps ensure successful meetings
  • Provides much practical information
  • Demonstrates company commitment to Committee members
  • The low price makes it easily affordable yet great value

For more details and an order form click here and scroll down the page.

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New HR Catalogue Now Available
We have an extensive range of HR training product available. Please contact us to arrange to have a catalogue sent to you.
 
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