Participants included all TUCF crew members, management, and Perth
and Broome support staff, as well as INPEX senior management and QHSE
staff. The Conference was also attended by scientists from RPS and
URS, and air crew from Bristow Group and Broome Air Services, each
of whom work directly with TUCF in the field.
The theme of the Conference, “Safety is Everybody’s Responsibility”,
was embodied in guest speakers James Wood, who discussed “Choices
and Consequences”, and Helen Fitzroy, whose moving topic “Just
a Number” addressed the flow-on effects of accidents. Sure to
be remembered long after the Conference, James and Helen ensured safety
will remain the number one priority in every individual’s mind.
Keynote addresses from TUCF and INPEX management regarding various
safety issues stimulated discussion in the smaller group breakout
sessions. Various topics included “Incident Lessons Learnt”
and ways to improve operations, leadership and teamwork, planning
and communication, HR and IR issues, and a comprehensive HAZID review.
Managing Director, Ian Milliner, emphasised the significance of gathering
all TUCF employees together – a rare occurrence given the remote
locations where TUCF staff work. Taking advantage of the large, widespread
team all being in the same place at the same time was enormously beneficial,
with an open forum held. Feedback, issues raised, and Corrective Action
Recommendations from the Conference are currently being examined.
The weekend before the Conference was occupied by a Senior First Aid
course for TUCF Cultural Heritage Observers. A Masters Meeting for
management and Heads of Departments and Vessels was held the day before
the Conference. Employee Health and Safety Representatives also participated
in an intensive safety workshop.
Mr Milliner declared an enormous “Bravo Zulu” to the entire
team and congratulated the responsible attitudes of his safety-conscious
staff. However, he maintained the importance of reminding every individual
to always be aware of their individual safety and that of those around
us – lessons we all learnt from the guest speakers.
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