Date: Wednesday 10 November 2021
Time: 3:00pm for 3:30pm Start | Concludes 5.15pm
Venue: Quality Hotel Colonial | 31 Elizabeth Street | Launceston | TAS
Book your ticket online or call 02 9484 0577 & book over the phone
Registration ends Mon 1 November at 5pm AESDT
This event will include a Workshop and Industry Update, followed by a TAS Committee Meeting. Stay on and enjoy Pre-Dinner Drinks and a social dinner to be held at the same venue. Accommodation is available onsite subject to availability.
The workshop will provide an overview on Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), common problems and requirements in the Worksplace, Exposure Standards and Principal Hazard Management Plans. The workshop will highlight the importance of understanding the impact of silica, information to support improvements and current compliance requirements. Note: Safe Work Australia published the new Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants such as crystalline silica. The new crystalline silica WES is 0.05mg/m3. The previous WES was 0.1 mg/m3.
We strongly encourage you to attend this session to gain an insight into the changes to the Workplace Exposure Standard which is critical for staff in positions of responsobility in quarries and learn what is needed in your Principal Hazard Management Plans.
Afternoon Outline
3:00pm (for 3.30pm start) Workshop including Afternoon Tea
5:00pm IQA TAS Branch Committee Meeting
5:45pm Pre-Dinner Drinks
6:00pm Social Dinner at Three Steps on George Restaurant
Presenters
Andrew Tunstall- Chief Inspector of Mines and Major Hazards | WorkSafe Tasmania, Department of Justice
Andrew will provide an update on:
- The quarry improvement project
- Incidents
- Legislation changes
- Common issues with dust management in quarries
- Safety management systems approach
Pam Atkinson – Occupational Hygienist | WorkSafe Tasmania, Department of Justice
Pam will provide further details on:
- Limitations of airborne sampling
- Imminent reduction in WES for Respirable Crystalline Silica to 0.05
- X rays v CT scans for detecting silicosis
- Relevant findings of national dust disease taskforceWhat a “best practice” dust management program looks like.
Kylie Fahey - CEO IQA
Kylie will provide an overview of new training opportunities and general update on the IQA
Social Networking Dinner
Dinner and drinks will be held at the same venue at Three Steps on George Restaurant with pre-dinner drinks starting at 5:45pm.
Note: dinner & dinner drinks will be at individual's own expense.
Three Steps on George was originally the Launceston Church Grammar School Gymnasium. The building has been tastefully redecorated with hand stenciling and sponged finishes. Join the dinner and enjoy the ambient environment and intimate restaurant set in the historical building.
Accommodation
The Colonial Quality Hotel | 31 Elizabeth Street | Launceston TAS
P 03 6331 6588 | [email protected]
To access the following IQA guest rates (subject to availability), please book your own accommodation directly with the venue and mention you are an IQA guest.
Standard Queen room only $125 pp/night with full breakfast $144 pp/night
Standard King room only $130 pp/night with full breakfast $149 pp/night
Business King room (larger room) room only $149 pp/night with full breakfast $168 pp/night
Please note these rates are single occupancy, per night. Rates for double of twin are available upon booking.
Alternatively you can book online Queen Room only from $150 per night
Registration includes:
Workshop, Meeting & Pre-Dinner Drinks:
IQA Members: $20 per person
Non Members: was $30 per person REDUCED Price $20 per person click here to become a member
*Dinner and Dinner Drinks are at own cost
**Partners and guests welcome
If you wish to attend the dinner only (not the workshop meeting), please email your attendance here
Registrations Close: Monday 1 November, 2021 at 5:00pm AEDST
This event is proudly sponsored by Maxfield Drilling
Need more information on Respirable Crystalline Silica?
The IQA is running an online workshop on 16 November. To Find Out More or to Book your Spot, Click Here
The IQA can arrange corporate training either face-to-face or virtually for your staff and earn CPD hours, contact the IQA for details, 02 9484 0577
Presenter Bios
Andrew Tunstall is the Chief Inspector of Mines and Major Hazards and has worked in the Tasmanian mines inspectorate for the past 13 years. Before this, he was employed as the mining manager at the Mt Lyell copper mine and the Henty gold mine on Tasmania’s west coast and in a number of mining engineering and explosives-related roles in Australia and overseas. Andrew manages a small team of mines inspectors who have worked closely with the mining and quarrying industries over the years to reduce risk at the sites and improve worker safety. Andrew is a graduate of the Camborne School of Mines in the UK and holds a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.
Pam Atkinson is a Senior Work Health and Safety Consultant with WorkSafe Tasmania. She has graduate and post graduate qualifications relevant to occupational hygiene and health and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene. Pam has spent over 20 years as a practicing occupational hygienist in industry, research and consultancy in Australia and the UK, including seven years as an occupational hygienist at a nuclear fuel installation. She has research interests in the prevention of dust disease, including dust management and health monitoring.
Disclaimer:
All information is correct at the time of publication. The IQA reserves the right to alter or delete items as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes.
- Update on quarry
improvement project
- Incidents
- Legislation changes
- Common issues with dust
management in quarries
- Safety management
systems approach