Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar 2012
Registration is now open for the 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar.
The focus of the seminar is identifying and managing risks. Sessions include:
- Presentations from industry experts on a range of electrical issues, including lightning, welding and electric shocks, power tools in wet environments and designing/assessing exit systems;
- A keynote presentation on risk from Michael Rosengren of BHP Billiton;
- Initial observations on Pike River from Darren Brady of Simtars;
- Updates on legislation changes and the national harmonisation process;
- Information on online safety solutions;
- A practical case study on design registering a shaft sinking winder.
A seminar dinner is being held with special guest Wayne Bennett, one of rugby league’s most influential and innovative coaches.
The seminar is on from 7-8 November 2012 and, for the first time, it will be held at Darling Harbour in Sydney.
To register for the seminar, or for information on accommodation options and parking, visit the NSW Mine Safety website at www.resources.nsw.gov.au/safety/events/electrical-engineering-safety-seminar.
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