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Mining & Resources
The impacts of OTR tyre management on mining operation’s safety & efficiencies
In the lead up to the OTR Tyre Safety & Maintenance Seminar to be held next month we had the opportunity to ask key speaking contributors Paul Knotts and Heather Bone what they thought were the impacts OTR tyre management had on mining operation's safety and efficiencies (as well as what they were looking forward…
26 May 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Rail Safety initiatives in Victoria: Understanding our responsibilities in the safety cultural journey
At the Rail Safety 2015 Conference in Melbourne, Public Transport Victoria (PTV) CEO Mark Wild talked about the different challenges of his role as the head of PTV and the plans and strategies he has laid out to resolve these. He highlighted the vital elements behind safety culture improvements and how every member of the…
26 May 2015, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Give Happy Live Happy: The Power of Volunteering
Formally, Australia has 6 million volunteers - that's 1 in 4 of us. The power of this collective who form the backbone of Not-for-Profit organisations across the nation is regularly campaigned. According to various reports, the economic value of volunteering ranges from $25billion to $290 billion without even taking into account the social benefits of…
25 May 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Understanding the need for common safety methodology and its practical application on risk evaluation and assessment
Executive-level safety expert Andrew Petrie of Network Rail Consulting was among the speakers at the Rail Safety 2015 Conference at the Langham Hotel, Melbourne. Together with his colleague Kevin Thompson, they gave an extensive discussion on safety risk management from an international perspective. Network Rail and Network Rail Consulting Network Rail operates, maintains and develops…
22 May 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
The evolving OSV sector – where is it heading? Q&A with maritime expert Ray Rudge
Ray Rudge is the HSEQ Manager at Australian Offshore Solutions who offer marine services to the offshore oil and gas industry. Ray will be presenting at the Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) Conference in Perth this June, and in the lead up we asked him a few questions related to Australia's evolving OSV sector. How do you…
20 May 2015, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Nice people don’t finish last
YOU probably won’t want to read it all but a detailed study conducted by an academic team in Germany has found that, in most management situations, the nicer you are, the more money you make. The team studied the relationship between aspects of Emotional Intelligence and success in the workplace. In particular they looked at…
19 May 2015, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
How can costing and coding improve healthcare processes and patient care?
Understanding data and ensuring the fitness of patient data are now essential elements of many healthcare professions, as the required skills for many traditional hospital roles is speedily changing to match the demands of this new, increasingly competitive era in healthcare. The acute health sector in Australia is data rich, but currently does not meet…
19 May 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The Lac-Mégantic rail accident: When railway safety is taken for granted
Director of Investigations for the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada, Kirby Jang, was among the keynote speakers at RISSB’s 2015 Rail Safety Conference. Mr. Jang reviewed the catastrophic Lac-Mégantic rail accident and how his team at the TSB proceeded with their investigation on the incident. He detailed the factors leading up to the incident,…
18 May 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Yarra Trams’ safety journey: Why knowing one’s accountabilities is critical
At the RISSB 2015 Rail Safety Conference, Yarra Trams Chief Executive Officer Clément Michel shared some insights about his career as well as a detailed discussion on how a successful transformational safety journey for the tram industry can be achieved. The work that we don't want to do Shortly before assuming the Managing Director’s role…
15 May 2015, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication | Mining & Resources
How to make the transition from miner to industry consultant: Q&A with Bernie Garrett
Bernie Garrett is the Owner and Director of Foundation Leadership, a coaching and training consultancy that offers courses and workshops for professional and personal development. Bernie wasn't always the industry consultant he is today. After being made redundant in 2013, he set up a business to do what he realised he had been doing in his…
14 May 2015, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
