Join us for the foundations of safety, an industry event where key stakeholders from across the construction industry will come together to share insights, strategies and expectations for maintaining the highest safety standards on worksites. This event will emphasize the critical role each of us play in fostering a culture of safety. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on best practices, innovative safety technologies, women’s requirements and evolving expectations from head contractor representatives.

Presenters

Dr Farhad Nabavi | Founder and Director of TECHNOCRETE Structural & Durability Consulting Engineers

PhD, CPEng, FIEAust, NER, PE (VIC), RPEQ, PE Aus, IntPE

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• Drone and Innovative Diagnostic Investigation Techniques for the Assessment of Structures and Infrastructures

Bart Todd : Fulton Hogan

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Safety in Construction

• Safety management systems
• Commitment and Empowerment
• Complacency
• Delivery of the messaging and belief in the system
• The courage to stop and step back
• Remove areas for interpretation, opinion and personal preference and implement solid structure.
• Fostering a strong culture and encouraging individual engagement.

Andy Caddy : Director Absafe

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• Mount Wellington/ Kunanyi Communication tower
  Remediation in the extreme.
• Lessons learned from the remediation and coatings works on the Mount Wellington Tas Comms Tower.
• ‘Mount Wellington is the most severe and hostile environment of any broadcasting site in Australia’,
  (From the 2011 report by consulting engineers Bruce Young and Partners)

Black+Decker 

• DEWALT’s dustless solutions offering in concrete drilling, grinding, and cutting applications: DEWALT has developed cutting-edge technology to address the challenges of dust management in these applications. This presentation will provide valuable insights into DEWALT dustless solutions, which not only enhances safety but also improves efficiency and productivity on construction sites.
• DEWALT Battery Technology and new tool product innovation designed especially for concrete construction. These new products are designed to perform on concrete construction and civil infrastructure projects which will also allow for fume management and mitigation. The presentation will showcase the advancements in battery technology allowing for a cordless jobsite which also ensures a safer and healthier work environment for construction professionals.

The Go Company

The GO Company was founded by 2 female electricians from Launceston, Tasmania, who are committed to transforming menstrual hygiene standards in Australia. They offer innovative, portable hygiene packs designed to provide comfort, dignity, and support for women in all environments, especially male traditional workplaces. Through their GO Packs, they address the need for proper menstrual care and disposal while advocating for increased awareness and access to essential hygiene products. The company also supports various charities through donations from their sales.