WorkSafe Petroleum Safety and Dangerous Goods human factors industry forum 2023

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Human factors are an integral component of safe and reliable operations within major hazard facility (MHF), petroleum, geothermal and energy operations.

This is the second human factors forum to be hosted by WorkSafe following the success of the 2021 forum which was well received by industry attendees.

With insightful talks from industry speakers, practical case studies, and opportunities to connect, this event is not to be missed.

When: Friday, 10 November 2023

Time: Registration open from 8:30am. 
Event 9:00am to 4:00pm (lunch is provided)

Where: Duxton Hotel Perth, 1 St Georges Terrace, Perth

This is a free event.  Registration is required for both online and in person events. Spots are limited in person.

What is it about?

To assist MHF, petroleum, geothermal and energy operators, industry speakers will be sharing practical case studies and lessons learnt which demonstrate how human factors have been integrated into the safety management systems of their operations.

The program of topics

  • demonstrating human factors within safety cases and bowtie analyses for MAEs
  • analysing process safety incidents
  • transporting dangerous goods
  • creating a positive safety culture
  • the impact of human factors on the performance of HAZOPs
  • WorkSafe’s Human Factors Industry Baseline project

Iain Dainty, Director of Dangerous Goods and Petroleum Safety will perform the Master of Ceremonies.

Program speakers

  • Iain Dainty, Director, WorkSafe Dangerous Goods and Petroleum Safety
  • Bryce McLaren, HSE Manager, Buru Energy Limited
  • Graeme Offer, Regulatory Compliance and Safety Specialist, Hexion
  • John Wilson, Head of Health and Safety Transmission, Australian Gas and Infrastructure Group
  • Keith Sargent, LNG Duty Plant Manager, EDL
  • Russell Scott, Head of HSE, MEPAU
  • Justine McGillivray, Principal Inspector – Human Factors, WorkSafe Dangerous Goods and Petroleum Safety
  • Stephen Lane, Principal Inspector, WorkSafe Dangerous Goods and Petroleum Safety
  • Eunice Lai, Human Factors Project Officer, WorkSafe Dangerous Goods and Petroleum Safety   

There will be plenty of opportunities to speak with inspectors and your case managers as well as connect with other industry professionals.

Who should attend?

Process safety managers and health and safety managers of MHF, petroleum, geothermal and energy operations are encouraged to attend. 

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