Join us on this AIHS endorsed program where you will be provided with insight into psychosocial hazards and risk within the WA mining sector.

This 4-day program (delivered face to face over several months), is heavily subsidised by DEMIRS under the WA Government’s Mental Awareness Respect & Safety (MARS) program. It is designed to develop internal capability to drive change in WA mining sector and assisting companies to meet their requirements under the new WA WHS Act. The program will equip participants to create mentally healthy workplaces through the identification, assessment and mitigation of psychosocial hazards and risk in the workplace in a systematic and sustainable way.
* The subsidised rate is only for WA mining and supporting industry participants. Scholarships and non mining or supporting industry enquiries please email [email protected] or for additional information on this initiative see fifofocus.com.au/grant

Note: participants must attend all 4 days

Learning Outcomes

Through reflective learning, peer support & practical application, participants will:

• Increase knowledge of psychosocial hazards & impacts in the workplace, including mining & FIFO specific hazards
• Develop awareness of existing tools & processes available to proactively identify and assess psychosocial hazards
• Understand the importance of consultation in creating a mentally healthy workplace
• Practice identifying psychosocial hazards and conducting risk assessments in the workplace
• Develop evidence-based, effective and sustainable solutions to mitigate psychosocial hazards in their workplace
• Develop informal networks & support through cohorts across the industry

Who Should Attend

All WA mining representatives responsible for, or involved in identifying, assessing & mitigating psychosocial risk, including:

• Operational leaders, including Frontline Supervisors
• Site leadership representatives
• Health & Safety leaders, professionals and practitioners
• Human Resources practitioners and professionals
• Employee representatives, including H&S Representatives
• Frontline workers participating in hazard identification, assessment and mitigation 
• Examples of supporting industry companies include transportation, camp/site services/management, and operational service providers

Format 

Day 1: Tuesday 11 February, 2025 - 9:00 to 16:00 (AWST)
Day 2: Wednesday 12 February, 2025 - 9:00 to 16:00 (AWST)
Day 3: Thursday 27 March, 2025 - 9:00 to 16:00 (AWST)
Day 4: Friday 9 May, 2025 - 9:00 to 16:00 (AWST)

Event Details

Location: The Kingfisher Room, Liberty Flexible Workplaces, Level 1, 53 Burswood Road, Burswood, Perth WA 6100. Please note access to level is via stairs only.
Parking: Free and paid parking is available around the building. Free parking is also in the Crown complex.
Cost: AIHS Member: $1650* (inc GST) |Non Member: $1925* (inc GST)
Format: Face to face training
Included: Coffee & Tea, Morning tea, and a light lunch will be provided
CPD: 24 points**

* The subsidised rate is only for WA mining and supporting industry participants. Scholarships and non mining or supporting industry enquiries please email [email protected] or for additional information on this initiative see fifofocus.com.au/grant
** Certified Members can register CPD Points for this program by logging into their Member Account. CPD is not awarded automatically for this program as it is run by an external provider.