- This event has passed.
Safer Businesses, Stronger Results: OH&S and Risk Management for Manufacturers

Melbourne’s North Advanced Manufacturing Group, Melbourne’s North Food Group and Hume City Council are co-hosting this practical and insightful workshop, designed specifically for manufacturers looking to improve workplace safety while cutting unnecessary operational costs. With rising compliance requirements and increasing pressures on productivity, now is the time to implement smart, streamlined Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) strategies that not only reduce incidents but also protect your bottom line.
Who Should Attend:
- Manufacturing business owners and managers
- OH&S officers and safety coordinators
- Operations and production managers
- HR and compliance professionals
- Anyone involved in workplace safety and cost control in manufacturing environments
Key Takeaways:
- Proven strategies to reduce WorkSafe premiums without compromising safety
- How to prevent injury and early return to work
- Tools and approaches to identify and mitigate workplace risks
- How to build a culture of safety that boosts efficiency and morale
Why Attend:
- Discover cost-saving opportunities hidden in your safety systems
- Learn from safety and risk professionals with manufacturing expertise
- Network with peers facing similar challenges in the industry
- Walk away with practical tools to implement immediately
Speakers:
- Charlene Borg, Acting Director, Premium & Self-Insurance – WorkSafe Victoria
- Fork Lift Safety delivered by Alan Elmenawi, Retail Sales Manager VIC – Linde Material Handling
Panellists:
- Paul Marsh, PNO Workplace Risk Director at PNO Insurance
- Rebecca Deighton, Director / OHS Consultant at Soteria Safety Group
- John Gawne, Managing Director at Resilient Services
Event Photography: Please be advised that this event may be recorded, and photographs will be taken. This footage may be used after the event on the NORTH Link website or in other marketing materials. Please notify us if you do not consent to us recording or photographing you and using your image and likeness as mentioned.