Hear from industry experts iCare and SafeWork NSW. Get practical workplace safety advice from local WHS Coordinator, Chris Lawrence.
Session 1:
Lifecycle of a Psychological Injury Claim
Presented by David Huxley - icare Relationship Manger, North Coast; and Ben Neville – icare Mental Health Lead, Claims Operations
During this session we will talk through what to expect following a workplace psychological injury. You will hear about the various stages of a claim, as well as be provided with tips for the best ways to respond and support both your injured worker and workforce.
You will learn how different approaches to a claim by an employer can lead to very different outcomes and what to expect during the claims journey.
Session 2:
Local Employer Experience - a practical guide on creating a safety culture within your business presented by Chris Lawrence, WHS & Facilities Coordinator - Infracraft.
Infracraft Detailed Joinery is a Coffs Harbour based company which manufactures and installs custom commercial joinery items. Infracraft is a multi-award winning company that has a long list of achievements, these include:
• Construction and Trade Awards
• Employer of Choice
• Training Awards
• Excellence in Innovation
• Business of the Year
Session 3:
Presented by Jim Kelly, Director of Health and Safe Design at SafeWork NSW.
During this session, Jim Kelly will provide an update on changes in WHS Regulation of Workplace Mental Health (WMH). He will cover:
• Overview of outcomes of the WMH Strategy
• Overview of the NSW Code of Practice
• National Harmonised Model Legislation amendment to include Psych in the Regulations
• What’s next for NSW
• What does it mean for business