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Professor Dennis Else explores the 'five ages' of work health and safety.

Professor Else outlines how each 'age' has contributed to our maturing management of workplace hazards and risks and challenges some widespread myths and offers clear suggestions for those who are serious about work health and safety.

Who is this presentation for?

This presentation is for:

  • leaders
  • managers
  • work health and safety consultants
  • professionals and practitioners
  • anyone interested in the challenges and opportunities in work health and safety.

About the presenter (at the time of the presentation)

Professor Dennis Else is formerly the Dean of Engineering and Science and Pro Vice Chancellor responsible for organisational development and change at the University of Ballarat.

Professor Else was the Chair of the NOHSC between 1996 and 2002 and instrumental in the development of the National Occupational Health and Safety Strategy 2002–2012.

Since 2006, Professor Else has combined his academic position with a strong business focus. He is Executive Director, Sustainability, Safety and Health at Brookfield Multiplex Australasia and represents the company as a board member at the Cooperative Research Centre on Low Carbon Living.

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