
Join us for the 2022 Quarrying & Mining Safety & Health Conference. Co-hosted by the Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) and Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ). The conference program addresses important current safety and health issues relevant to the quarrying and mining industries.
Date: Friday 17th June 2022
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: The Oaks Townsville
81 Palmer St
Townsville Qld 4810.
Conference Program:
TIME |
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SPEAKER & TOPIC |
10.00am |
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Registration | Tea & Coffee |
10.30am |
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Welcome
Kylie Fahey, AIQ, Chief Executive Officer, IQA
Lawrence Fahey, MIQ, Operations Manager, BQC Quarries |
10.50am |
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Opening Remarks | Kate Du Preez, Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health |
11.10am |
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Inspectorate Update | Trevor Brown, Deputy Chief Inspector of Mines, RSHQ |
11.30am |
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Verification of Competency (VoC) & Safety
Rodo DeBoer, CEO, Resources Training Council |
12.00pm |
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Health Surveillance
Ewan Wylie, Head of Operations & Business Development, Heart of Australia
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12.35pm |
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LUNCH & NETWORKING & TRADE EXHIBITION
Heart of Australia Truck Access
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1.45PM |
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The Problem of the Unseen Hazard - Respirable Crystalline Silica
Samantha Forster, Principal Occupational Hygienist, RSHQ
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2.15pm |
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Education for the Extractive Industry
Kylie Fahey, AIQ, Chief Executive Officer, IQA |
2.30pm |
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Panel Discussion | Training and VoC
Trevor Brown, Rodo DeBoer, Bob Ware, MIQ
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3.15pm |
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AFTERNOON TEA & TRADE EXHIBITION
Heart of Australia Truck Access
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3.45pm |
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Industrial Manslaughter: Context for Mock Interview
Alan Girle, Special Counsel, Macpherson Kelley |
4.00pm |
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Mock Interview: A demonstration of what to say and what not to say in an incident interview situation
Alan Girle, Special Counsel, Macpherson Kelley |
5.00pm |
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Final Remarks & Conference Close
Kylie Fahey, AIQ, Chief Executive Officer, IQA |
*Program is subject to change
Conference Objectives:
- Provide a forum to share information on safety and health issues affecting the quarrying and mining sectors
- Share experiences and knowledge relating to workplace practice and policy
- Learn new ways to provide a safe and healthy work environment
Who Should Attend:
- Site Senior Executives
- Operators
- Executive Officers of Quarry & Mining Companies
- Quarry & Mine workers
- Risk Managers, Safety & Health personnel
- Contractors
- Equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- Consultants
- Students and Academics
- Anyone interested in Safety & Health in the quarrying, mining and associated industries
This conference will be followed by a Networking Sundowner (included in Conference Registration*) from 5.00pm - 7.30pm.
*Conference attendees only
Conference Registration (including Networking Sundowner):
IQA Member: $115.00
Non Member: $140.00
Networking Sundowner Registration Only
IQA Member $20
Non Member $30
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Conference Registration Includes:
- Attendance at conference sessions as per the program
- Refreshments and lunch as per the program
- Wine, champagne, beer, soft drinks and canapes at the networking sundowner following the conference
This event is sponsored by:
GOLD SPONSORS

Trade Exhibitors
Coolfog
For sponsorship opportunities and availabilities, contact: [email protected]
Accommodation
The Oaks Hotel is offering Conference attendees a 12.5% discounted rate on accommodation. To receive the discounted price, please book by clicking HERE.
Disclaimer
All information is correct at the time of publication. The IQA reserves the right to alter or delete items as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes.