Speaker Programme

Time	Presentation	Speaker	Company
10:00 - 10:10	WELCOME	Justin Boehm	Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
10:10 - 11:30	WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING: BUILDING YOUR TOOLKIT FOR GREATER WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION	Teagan Dowler	Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, Queensland Government
11:45 - 13:15	PRE-USE INSPECTIONS FOR RIGGERS AND DOGMAN	Paul Schultz	ATC Offshore
14:15 - 14:45	MOBILE CRANE CODE OF PRACTICE 2024	Stuart Davis	Queensland Government
14:45 - 16:00	PANEL SESSION - STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRY ISSUES	Stuart Edwards, Ashlea Johnson, Justin Boehm	Edwards Heavy Lift, Bunzl Safety, LEEA

Time	Presentation	Speaker	Company
09:40 - 10:15	LEEA MILITARY TRANSITION SCHEME LAUNCH	Matthew Hull	RSL Queensland
10:15 - 10:35	LEEA 2.0: DRIVING GLOBAL IMPACT THROUGH INNOVATION AND MEMBER EMPOWERMENT	Matt Barber	Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
10:35 - 11:00	CERT IV UPDATE	James Nash	Nash Training Consultants
11:30 - 12:00	OFFSHORE CRANES & LIFTING - A REGULATOR'S PERSPECTIVE	Percy Dhanbhoora & Wouter Pattynama	NOPSEMA (The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority)
12:00 - 12:15	Safer Together - Cranes and Lifting Working Group	Ruano Stumpf	Axess Offshore Australia
12:15 - 13:15	BEACONSFIELD MINING DISASTER - MY STORY	Brant Webb	Beaconsfield Mining Disaster Survivor

Presentation Details

10:00-10:10 - WELCOME

Justin will introduce the day's proceedings.

Justin Boehm

Regional Manager, Australia & New Zealand

11:45-13:15 - PRE-USE INSPECTIONS FOR RIGGERS AND DOGMAN

Pre-use inspections are a critical, but often overlooked part of lifting operations. From this session, delegates will learn:
• How to conduct thorough pre-use inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring that all lifting equipment is in optimal working condition before use
• The relevant safety regulations and standards, along with best practices for documenting inspection results to ensure compliance and accountability
• Effective strategies for reporting inspection findings and communicating with team members to ensure a coordinated and safe lifting operation

Paul Schultz

Crane Inspector, Operator, Trainer and Assessor

14:15-14:45 - MOBILE CRANE CODE OF PRACTICE 2024

The Qld Government is investigating ways to better protect workers by implementing a possible change to the way concrete panels are lifted. Delegates will hear about these changes and what implications it has for the lifting industry.

Stuart Davis

Chief Adviser (Construction Engineering)
Engineering Unit
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Stuart Edwards, Ashlea Johnson, Justin Boehm

14:45-16:00 - PANEL SESSION - STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRY ISSUES

Industry standards and best practice in safety go hand in hand. Development of AS4991 – Lifting Devices, has been a topic of contention for a number of years. This panel session will discuss the development and options to better develop this “catch-all” standard. Additionally, we’ll hear from LEEA about AS1353 development, edge protection and host a forum for new and better practices for safety around development.

Stuart Edwards, Ashlea Johnson, Justin Boehm

Stuart Edwards, Edwards Heavy Lift
Ashlea Johnson, Branch Manager, Bunzl Safety
Justin Boehm, Regional Manager, LEEA

10:10-11:30 - WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING: BUILDING YOUR TOOLKIT FOR GREATER WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Queensland Government is committed to arming local manufacturers with the tools, skills, and funding to ensure that local manufacturers can diversify their workforce to remain competitive and become market leaders.

To enhance these opportunities, we will support manufacturers to do things differently by helping them to:
- Reimagine the workforce
- Rethink recruitment practices and programs
- Give greater value to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
On behalf of the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, Teagan will deliver the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Masterclass to assist manufacturing companies to increased diversity in their workplace.

Teagan Dowler

Strategy and leadership coach

12:15-13:15 - BEACONSFIELD MINING DISASTER - MY STORY

Brant Webb is one of two miners who survived the tragic collapse at the Beaconsfield gold mine in 2006. His story of survival and resilience is nothing short of extraordinary. Brant and fellow miner Todd Russell were trapped underground for two weeks, after the mine collapsed killed a third miner, Larry Knight. Trapped 1 kilometre below the surface, their condition was unknown for a full 5 days before rescuers found them alive. They had survived on just one muesli bar and ground water.

Brant’s experience has given him a unique perspective on safety, resilience, and the human capacity to endure. His story serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety protocols and procedures in high-risk environments.

Brant Webb

Beaconsfield Mining Disaster Survivor

10:35-11:00 - CERT IV UPDATE

11148NAT – Certificate IV in Lifting Equipment Testing and Inspection. James will deliver a program development update.

James Nash

RTO Compliance Consultant

10:15-10:35 - LEEA 2.0: DRIVING GLOBAL IMPACT THROUGH INNOVATION AND MEMBER EMPOWERMENT

Learnings from this session:

- Building on a Strong Legacy for a Future-Focused Vision: Understand how LEEA’s foundation of excellence and safety continues to empower the association to push boundaries, innovate, and provide forward-thinking solutions for the lifting industry.
- Global Reach, Local Relevance Through the Hub and Spoke Model: Learn how LEEA’s focus on being viewed as a global association with regional agility ensures tailored support, resources, and opportunities for members, benefiting both the global network and local communities.
- Member-Centric Evolution for Continuous Improvement: Discover the importance of listening to member feedback and how LEEA is using this input to enhance the member experience through streamlined processes, updated training programs, and a stronger communication strategy.

Matt Barber

Director of Membership

09:40-10:15 - LEEA MILITARY TRANSITION SCHEME LAUNCH

Delegates will discover how the Military Triaining Scheme program will connect skilled and experienced individuals transitioning from the armed forces into civilian life and potential employment in the lifting industry. This session will cover:
• What is the RSL Employment Program and how does it work?
• How does the Employer engage with the RSL Employment Program?
• What does the LEEA Membership look to do next?

Matthew Hull

Employer Partnerships Manager

11:30-12:00 - OFFSHORE CRANES & LIFTING - A REGULATOR'S PERSPECTIVE

Offshore Energy is a significant industry for our current energy
requirements in Oil and Gas or future Hydrogen and wind resources. The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of offshore energy projects. As the Australian offshore wind sector gains momentum, NOPSEMA’s will provide attendees with critical insights into safer and more sustainable offshore operations.

Percy Dhanbhoora & Wouter Pattynama

Director – Production Safety, NOPSEMA
Executive Director for Regulatory Operations
Co-champion of Cranes and Lifting Working Group & Regional Director – Oceania – Axess

12:00-12:15 - Safer Together - Cranes and Lifting Working Group

Sharing lessons learned and best practices

Ruano Stumpf

Co-champion of Cranes and Lifting Working Group & Regional Director – Oceania – Axess