The Australian Warehousing Association (AusWA) is a membership based association that focuses on knowledge development and education opportunities for persons working in the distribution industry in Australia. It is a financial member of the International Federation of Warehousing and Logistics Association (IFWLA) which allows a global networking reach to members. Now presenting free industry seminars at Sydney Materials Handling, this is your chance to learn all about the latest in the new forklift licensing system, deciding on a warehouse management system, VOCs, storage of dangerous goods plus much more!

Tuesday 25 October 2011

AusWA Seminar 1 - 10.30am – 11.15am
Forklift Licencing – The Old and The New Licencing System
Steve Hughes, AIMM Industrial Training

The current forklift licencing system is due to change nationally on the 1st January 2012 with the introduction of the new national WHS legislation. Forklift operation has been deemed “high risk” work for the last few years and employers must take reasonable steps to comply. The current NSW 52 question test to obtain a WorkCover licence will change. This presentation covers “prohibited practices” in forklift operation and strategies to ensure compliance. VOCs, refresher programs and proof of training will become critical in the new system.

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AusWA Seminar 2 - 11.30am – 12.15pm
ForkTrack Safety System Hire, Rent or Buy your Forklift
Paul Bennett, Adaptalift Hyster

Are you concerned about forklift safety? What does a forklift accident really cost? There are systems that monitor and control forklift operator speed, lifting height, zone control, operator accountability, daily running costs using web based reporting and productivity. It may be better to rent than buy your forklift. Learn about the advantages of having a forklift safety system with your next forklift.

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AusWA Seminar 3 - 1pm – 1.45pm
The Benefits of Using an Advanced Warehouse Management System
David Greenfield, Pulse Logistics Systems

Find out how this leader in design, development and implementation of advanced Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management Systems, Web Portal, and Automatic Data Capture solutions, has been optimising logistics performance and driving costs out of its customer supply chains for years.

Wednesday 26 October 2011

AusWA Seminar 4 - 10.30am – 11.15am
Storage Systems - The Complete System
Graham Eastick, Display & Storage

Getting modern distribution centre design right is much more than static product storage systems. Ensuring that all material handling equipment is 'in sync' and that information systems are up to the task is crucial. Graham's presentation looks at how all inputs need to integrate to ensure operational success of your warehouse.

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AusWA Seminar 5 - 11.30am – 12.15pm
VOC’s - a Tool to Meet Duty of Care Obligations
Peter Blayney, Bluetron Pty Ltd

VOC is your ticket to a safer and efficient workforce. The new national harmonized OHS legislation requires an employer to ensure that their staff is competent in the daily tasks they perform to fulfill duty of care responsibilities. This also requires training, instruction, risk assessment and control measures are to be provided where there is a change in plant or a work process occurs. To ensure compliance, a Verification of Competency (VOC) knowledge and skills assessment process provided by a qualified Trainer ideally by a registered training organisation is an easy solution.

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AusWA Seminar 6 - 1pm – 1.45pm
Warehousing Distribution and Dangerous Goods – What Do You Need to Know?
Peter Hunt, Whamcorp Pty Ltd

If your organisation stores, handles or dispatches dangerous goods, you have duties and responsibilities. Attend this presentation to find out what these are.

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