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2026
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Queensland Branch
Brisbane City
QLD Branch Safety & Health Conference 2026 | Brisbane
Join RSHQ & the IQA QLD Branch for the 2026 Annual Safety & Health Conference at The Star, Brisbane.
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Webinar Professional Development Program
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Introduction to Quarrying | Webinar
The Introduction to Quarrying workshop, hosted by the Institute of Quarrying Australia has been designed to provide participants with an introduction to the quarrying industry, including quarrying processes, products, people and job positio....
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8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Professional Development Program
Critical Control Management | Webinar
Critical Control Management online webinar delivered by FEFO.
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Contractor Safety Management | Webinar
The Contractor Safety Management online workshop will look at what must be considered when engaging contractors with regard to pre-qualification, onboarding, performance monitoring and review.
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Effective Risk Management Online Course
The course explains fundamental concepts of managing workplace risks, and the legislative and regulatory environment in which quarries operate.
Introduction to Safety Management Systems Online Course
The Introduction to Safety Management Systems course is an online, self-paced program designed to provide participants a foundational understanding of health and safety systems in quarries.
Incident Investigation Online Course
The Incident Investigation course is delivered online and explains the process and foundational concepts of incident investigation.
Working with Respirable Crystalline Silica online course
Course Overview The Working with Respirable Crystaline Silica course is an online, self-paced program designed to ensure participants understand the health risks associated with RCS, and how to minimise exposure. At the end of this course,....
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Early Bird registration is now open for the 2026 IQA National Conference at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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