Join us on March 20 at the Dubbo Zoo for an essential workshop on exploration safety, compliance updates, and industry best practices for operating in NSW, presented with thanks to Gold Sponsor, local Dubbo AMEC Member, Durock Drilling, and industry collaboration with the Australian Drilling Industry Association. This is your chance to gain critical insights from regulators and safety experts while networking with industry leaders and peers.

What to Expect:
– Regulatory Updates: Hear directly from the NSW Resources Regulator on compliance, policies, and future safety requirements.
– Expert Strategies: Learn from industry professionals about practical safety solutions and innovative approaches.
– Networking Opportunities: Connect with decision-makers, safety officers, and exploration professionals to exchange ideas and build valuable relationships.

Who Should Attend?
– SSE’s, safety officers and managers
– Exploration geologists
– Respiratory and psychosocial health professionals
– Field workers, technicians and consultants
– HR specialists, and company executives responsible for implementing safety policies.

Networking Drinks
Following the workshop, or if you are in Dubbo, join us for networking drinks from 5pm!

Safety is the foundation of every successful exploration operation. Be part of the conversation.

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AGENDA
10am REGISTRATION OPEN
10:25 am Welcome AMEC & ADIA
10:30 am Exploration Health & Safety Update and Open Discussion
Alex Whiteside, Senior Mine Safety Inspector, NSW Resources
10:50 am WHS Reporting and Other Obligations
Russell Wood, Mine Safety Inspector, NSW Resources
11:10 am Regulator Q&A
11:30 am Discussion of AMEC NSW Exploration Safety Checklist
James McGuire, Senior HSE Consultant (NSW), FEFO Consulting
12:00 pm Lunch
12:45 pm Exploration Health & Safety – inc. Manslaughter Laws
Ken Bermingham, Principal Consultant, Rojo Emergency Safety Training
3:00 pm Afternoon Tea
3:20 pm Panel Session – Contractors responsibilities
Emma Jenkins, Managing Director, Impact People & Culture (Chair)
Alena Titterton, Partner, Health, Safety & Security, Johnson Winter Slattery
Bryce Lord, Director, Australian Drilling Industry Association
James McGuire, Senior HSE Consultant (NSW), FEFO Consulting
Brock Dunlop, Managing Director, Durock Drilling
4:00 pm Psychological Safety Framework, Safety Culture Mindset
Alistair Schuback, CEO, AFrames Safety
4:45 pm Closing Remarks
5:00 pm Close and Networking Drinks

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:

GOLD SPONSOR

Durock Drilling is a medium sized drilling company based out Dubbo NSW. we specialise in Diamond, RC and Aircore drilling. Durock Drilling has a fleet of well maintained UDR drill rigs and purpose built Aircore Rigs. as well a fully equipped workshop with highly experienced maintenance crew and drill rig specialists.

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