Mines and mine services companies in NSW are being encouraged to apply for WorkCover NSW’s Mentor Program.
Under the program, large and medium-sized businesses are paired with small businesses to discuss and compare safety measures in the workplace.
The program is free and runs for six to eight months
Acting General Manager of WorkCover’s Work Health and Safety Division Peter Dunphy said the program was about improving all aspects of a business, not just workplace safety.
“Finding time to focus on safety and make improvements can be a challenge for any small business,” Mr Dunphy said.
“The Mentor Program brings big and small businesses together to create new ways of tackling safety in the workplace.
“Mentors understand the work health and safety challenges mentees face on a daily basis and can suggest innovative solutions to safety, injury management and workers compensation issues.
“Together they participate in one-on-one discussions and onsite visits as well as free WorkCover advisory and educational sessions across a variety of safety and injury management topics.
“If you are a large or medium-sized business with an interest in proactive workplace safety, or a small business that wants to learn more about it, gain a competitive advantage and boost productivity, register for the 2015 WorkCover Mentor Program today.”
To apply for the mentor program, small businesses must have less than 20 full-time employees or equivalent.
Entries close Monday 9 February 2015.
To apply or for more information visit the WorkCover NSW website.
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