Workshop C10

Workplace upper limb disorders – a pain in the neck for employers

   

WORKSHOP LEADER(S)

Emma Zotti

   

WORKSHOP SYNOPSIS

‘Workplace upper limb disorders – a pain in the neck for employers', will review the types of ULD's that can arise in the workplace and discuss the risk factors which are leading to approximately 4 million lost working days per year. A real case study will be analysed to highlight what the employers can do to prevent, manage and control ULD's in the workplace. The result of this analysis will provide delegates with an action plan going forward to comply with criminal and civil duties.

   

MAIN TOPICS TO BE COVERED

1 The impact of ULD's

 

2 The hierarchical risk management approach

 

3 Demonstrating best practice – an Insurers' perspective

   

CURRENT POSITION AND COMPANY

Risk Manager, QBE Insurance

   

BACKGROUND

Emma Zotti has recently joined QBE Insurance as a Risk Manager. Emma has formerly worked in industry, specifically manufacturing in Western Australia for CSR Limited. Recently, Emma has worked in industry and as a health and safety consultant in both Australia and the UK. Emma joins QBE from Ernst & Young.

   

QUALIFICATIONS

BSc, MIOSH