The NSW 2023 Quarries and Concrete Health & Safety Conference will be held at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre, Thursday 3rd August 2023. Jointly hosted by the Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) and Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia (CCAA) this one-day interactive program has been developed to address important current health and safety topics relevant to the quarrying, mining, concrete and aggregates industries and will include engaging speakers and trade exhibition.
The conference will explore the principles of High Reliability Organisational theory (HRO's), Incident Investigation, electrical safety, and vehicle interactions, with a focus on psychosocial hazards, emerging industry issues, compliance and regulatory requirements.
Conference Venue: Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre | 309 King Street, Newcastle West NSW 2303
Thursday 3 August 2023
8:30am - 3:30pm
- To provide a forum to share information on health and safety issues affecting the quarrying, mining, concrete and aggregates sector.
- Share experiences and knowledge relating to workplace practice, policy and procedure.
- Adapt new ways to provide a safe work environment.
Who should attend:
- CEOs, Directors and Managing Directors
- General Managers, State Managers and Operations Managers
- Quarry Managers & Quarry Supervisors
- Technical Managers and Support Asset Managers
- Operators
- Environmental Specialists
- Laboratory Technicians
- Mechanical and Electrical Support
- Administration Support
- Valid Suppliers who provide goods and services to the industry
- Industry Regulators and Government Bodies
TESTIMONIALS
'Hear what some of our 2022 Conference Delegates have to say.'
We enjoyed catching up with other likeminded industry people! The split program makes good sense when dealing with two types of variable applications.
A great way to catch up on trending topics relative to the workplace.
Outstanding! The quality of speakers and their experiences was captive along with catching up with some old work colleagues.
REGISTRATION
registration now closed
PROGRAM
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MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Jodi Goodall
Organisational Reliability | GAICD | Executive Leadership Complex Systems Thinking | HRO Theory & Practice | Brady Heywood
Anthony Margetts
Acting Chief Inspector
NSW Resources Regulator
Riley Bryn
Public Safety | Endeavour Energy
Amelia Simony
Associate Director | FEFO Risk Health Safety
Emma Gruschka
Partner | Workplace
Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Tarnya Davis
Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
Newpsych Psychologists
Steve Field
Group Manager Health Safety and Training
Centennial
David Ward
Principal Inspector | Construction Services Group Regional | SafeWork NSW
Andrew McColm
Chief Investigator, Major Safety Investigations
NSW Resources Regulator
Neil Pollard
Surface Technology Manager
Glencore Coal Assets Australia
MEET THE PANEL
Regional General Manager Eastern Region | Hanson Australia
Elizabeth Pasoski
Head of Human Resources Benedict
Assistant State Inspector (Psychological Health & Safety) SafeWork NSW
Emma Gruschka
Partner | WorkplaceSparke Helmore Lawyers
Anthony Margetts
Acting Chief InspectorNSW Resources Regulator
EVENT PARTNERS
Thank you to our Sponsors
As one of the largest authorised Cat equipment dealers in the world, WesTrac provides customers with a wide range of machinery and construction equipment as well as comprehensive whole-of-life management solutions designed to make owning and operating equipment as easy, profitable and safe as possible.
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United Safety is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions that their customers can trust to protect life and property.
United Safety has a National Footprint, with 15 Branches across Australia, providing their clients with service back up and reliability of their Fire Suppression Systems and Hepa Filtration Product sets.
Thank you to our Exhibitors
VENUE
Find us here
Address: 309 King Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302
NEX is conveniently located in the heart of Newcastle. It is just 35 minutes from Newcastle airport and is serviced by a range of public transport.
Parking is available on-site with 140 spaces including disabled parking. There are two car parks located on site.
The King Street underground car park is located underneath the Wests City Club entrance via King Street. Flat fee of $3.00 per hour.
The Bull Street hangar parking is located to the side of Wests City, entrance via Bull Street. Daily fee of $2.00 per hour.
Early Bird Parking Special if your vehicle is in between 6:30am - 8:30am and out before 6pm for a flat rate day fee of $10.00. Please note, this special is only applicable to Bull Street parking.
ACCOMMODATION
To book your accommodation simply click the 'BOOK NOW' button on your chosen property. From here you will be directed to their booking system to book and pay for your accommodation. Any changes to your booking including cancellations should be made directly with the property.
Rydges Newcastle is conveniently located on the historic Newcastle harbour front in the heart of Newcastle's Honeysuckle precinct, only a short 30-minute drive from Newcastle Airport and two hours from Sydney. This premium Newcastle hotel is the perfect blend of vibrant coastal city and luxury accommodation.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Onsite Valet parking available
- Buffet Breakfast
- 24 hour in room dining
- 850m walk to conference venue
Holiday Inn Express features 170 well-designed rooms and is situated in the up-coming western end of Newcastle city, close to the Newcastle CBD, Honeysuckle dining and business precinct, and our conference venue, Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle is easily accessible from Newcastle Airport in under 25 minutes and is located a short walk from the Newcastle Interchange.
As the smart choice for business travellers, Holiday Inn Express Newcastle delivers a fresh and hassle free stay. Stay connected with free and fast Wi-Fi or enjoy an Express Start Breakfast with a Grab and Go Option.
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Express Start buffet breakfast or Grab and Go options available
- Parking available onsite
- 24 hour front desk reception
- 800m walk to conference venue
Newcastle's newest hotel, Crystalbrook Kingsley, is cultured and elegant, yet sustainably modern. The hotel offers sophisticated rooms where charm, culture and art collide.
Relax, unwind and take time to connect with Newcastle's thriving centre in sustainably considered luxury accommodation and the city's first five-star hotel.
- Free high-speed WiFi
- Buffet breakfast option
- Free bikes for inner city transport
- Private parking
- 24 hour front desk reception
- 550m walk to conference venue
CONTACT US
NSW 2023 Quarries and Concrete Health & Safety Conference
iqa-events@quarry.com.au 0412 769 981 or 02 9484 0577
ABN: 69 893 345 889
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