1. The REBOK has been growing over the last 2 years and following its “soft” launch in July 2019 is ready for more interaction from our wider Engineering community. This information session is designed to give all interested parties an introduction to REBOK content and how the REBOK pages work. You will then be inducted into and how you can usefully contribute and share your knowledge to the RISK Engineering Body of Knowledge.
2. COVID-19 has the whole world reeling from its devastating effects. This session introduces the COVID-19 pandemic from an engineering and RISK perspective and provides an opportunity to reflect on how the world got to where it is at now and what factors are at play affecting where the world will head into the short, medium and long term future.
Key takeaways
o Learn how the REBOK Community is becoming the trusted voice on RISK for the engineering and wider communities
o Learn how the engineering profession has contributed to and dealt with solving the disaster presented to us by this COVID-19 Pandemic disaster
o Take away a freshly considered understanding of the past Affects and the future Effects of the uncertainty around dealing with the fallout from this pandemic and what you can do now to deal with new problems as they emerge.
If you are a leader in your field or just a concerned party: engineer; scientist; or practitioner affected by this pandemic, this session will have something to stimulate your thinking and to help you reflect on your plans for the future.
Geoff Hurst is a well qualified OHS and Risk Engineering professional with expertise in the development of safety and risk management frameworks, embedding & developing effective Health & Safety Management Systems, workplace wellness programs, and implementing workplace cultural change in a variety of settings.
He has a depth of experience from opportunities including: manufacturing, construction, local government, entertainment, transport & logistics, service and education sectors.
Geoff also has extensive leadership experience in dealing with pandemic and industrial illnesses including: H1N1, SARS, MERs, Industrial chemical exposure and related disasters and has a special interest in the health of Australian workers.
