Free Drug and Alcohol in the workplace presentation

Strathbogie Shire Council invites you to a free breakfast presentation of - Drug and Alcohol in the Workplace by Mr Geoff Kaiser of Echelon Safety Services.

Join us for a free sausage sizzle breakfast (or cereal and toast) at the Euroa Community Conference Centre, Bury Street Euroa on Wednesday 24 October from 8am.

Strathbogie Shire Council's Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Gary Washusen said, "OHS is an important aspect of all work places. Managing drugs and alcohol is just one factor in maintaining a safe workplace. This presentation is an opportunity to promote awareness and share ideas with your community."

Too many Victorians continue to die, get injured or become ill at work.

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The cost of workplace injury and illness to the Victorian economy has been estimated at over $8.5 billion per year. Allowing for pain, suffering and the cost of early death, the total estimated cost jumps to $20.7 billion.

A one per cent reduction in the number of workplace injuries and diseases will deliver an estimated $85 million saving to the Victorian economy every year.

Please RSVP to the Shire of Strathbogie by Friday 19 October for catering purposes, to Business Development Officer Lisa Norman on (03) 5795 0026 or email her on lisa.norman@strathbogie.vic.gov.au

For more information: Marli Kelly on 0409 410 178 - 8 October 2007

For details/interview call the Editor on (03) 5798 1858