Creating a safer workplace is one of the conference themes at the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference.
Modern mines need much more than personal protective equipment to keep employees safe.
Much has been done around the world to reduce the physical risks on quarry and mine sites, but there is an invisible hazard that is much harder to tackle.
Psychosocial hazards are the social and psychological conditions that can cause someone to suffer mental harm. On a quarry, this could be stressful job demands, traumatic events, bullying, and isolation.
These are serious issues, especially because if not addressed, they can turn into physical symptoms.
Common examples include headaches, problems sleeping, irritability and mood swings.
When someone is under stress, it can also lead to a change in behaviour. Sleep-deprived employees have diminished performance, and when working with heavy machinery, can lose focus at the worst possible moment.
Others could become more impulsive, or withdraw from work, leading to absenteeism and lowered productivity.
Tackling these challenges is difficult, but important to making sure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.
That’s why the PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) plans to highlight these challenges and more.
Prime Creative Media marketing manager Rebecca Todesco said helping the industry find ways of creating a safer workplace is a core part of this year’s conference.
“It’s one of our conference themes for the year,” she said. “We know there are so many great businesses, organisations, and individuals that are pioneering ways forward in this space.”
The expo aims to connect key industry decision-makers within the Australian and PNG resources sectors.
The event, which takes place in Port Moresby from 2–3 July, provides an opportunity to share knowledge with one another, and find ways of improving the industry as a whole.
“Safety is a critical issue in today’s industry,” Todesco said.
“We want to shine a spotlight on safety and spark conversations with decision makers.”
Across the two-day event, experts from the resources sector will address crucial topics in the curated speaker conference. Safety will be a particular focus at the PNG Expo, as the conference aims to highlight ways businesses can drive positive change.
The conference will provide an opportunity for delegates to hear from experts from across landowners, mining, energy, petroleum, infrastructure sharing insight on productivity, safety, sustainability, and innovation in technology and equipment.
In addition, the latest safety equipment and innovations will be on display on the exhibition floor. Attendees will have the chance to get up close and learn from safety experts about how they can improve their sites.
The PNG Expo will be hosted at the Stanley Hotel, where several networking opportunities will allow stakeholders to continue these vital discussions. •
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