PERTH: Latest developments and emerging issues in drug and alcohol testing

On-site drug and alcohol testing has long been common practice in WA’s resource industry, but with a range of new developments and emerging issues, employers expose themselves to serious risk if they don’t stay informed.

Held at Hyatt Regency on April 16, AREEA’s Perth Breakfast Forum will answer all your questions on this contentious area and provide practical, expert advice for your drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures. Learn about:

• Changing patterns of drug use and the implications for employers
• Common traps in developing an on-site drug and alcohol testing policy
• Best practice management and prevention of drug and alcohol impairment
• The impact of masking agents and synthetic drugs on workplace policies
• Flagged changes to the Australian Standards on drug and alcohol testing

Your expert panel:

Roland Houareau
General Manager of IR
INPEX

Steve Korkoneas
National Operations & Technical Manager
Medvet Laboratories

Amanda Mansini
Director of Legal Services
AREEA

Jeff Mackie
Manager – Consulting West Coast
AREEA

Click here to register your attendance at the upcoming AREEA Perth Breakfast Forum.

BRISBANE: Learn how people strategies can assist your resource operation through challenging conditions

With new major resource projects finishing construction and existing operations facing productivity and competitive challenges, the success or failure of resource enterprises on Australia’s East Coast comes down to how well you are utilising your greatest asset – your people.

Held at the Hilton Hotel on April 22, AREEA’s Brisbane Breakfast Forum will explore the evolving role of human resources and industrial relations in building capability and improving performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Explore:

• Key HR and IR challenges in the transition from construction to production
• Managing HR to drive productivity and efficiencies in existing mines
• Redundancy options and acceptable alternative employment
• Building and retaining a competitive workforce for the next industry upswing

Your expert panel:

Peter Olsen
Executive General Manager, Support Resources
Thiess

Michelle McHugh
Employee Relations Adviser
Santos Limited

Steve Knott
Chief Executive
AREEA

Click here to register your attendance at the upcoming AREEA Brisbane Breakfast Forum.