Workshops galore at Safe Work 2008

SAFEWORK SA has outlined the safety-related events coming up in October and November 2008.

Safe Work 2008 will run over four weeks from 13 October 2008, culminating with the Safe Work Awards Dinner on 7 November 2008.

Each of the three South Australian regional districts will be getting a full week of workshops. For the Port Lincoln district, the key workshop will address specific safety issues in the aquaculture industry. Presentations will be held onsite at wineries, farms and dairies.

Workshops at hardware stores will cover asbestos awareness, general maintenance safety, working at heights, electrical hazards and workplace safety laws. Other workshops will have information on specific safety issues to do with mining, agriculture, construction, manufacturing and transport.

The event will also look at wider social issues such as drugs and alcohol, workplace bullying and work life balance.

Admission to all events is free, and booking should be made at the SafeWork SA website.