26 MARCH 2025: Well-being done well is the mantra of our hard-working workplace health and safety manager Joell Brown who was last night named safety champion for the Australian meat processing industry.
He received at the award at a dinner organised by the Australian Meat Processor Corporation as part of the two-day safety-focussed event held in Melbourne.
The award recognises an individual’s dedication and outstanding contribution to health and safety at a processing plant and is designed to inspire and maintain best practice in health and safety by an employee, supervisor, or manager.
The Safety Spotlight event explored the latest safety and wellbeing research. Attendees experienced cutting-edge safety innovations and technologies showcased by leading research and development providers.
Presenters covered topics such as psychosocial safety, employee mental health and well-being, shadow robotics, innovative injury management, and exoskeletal technologies. Keynote speakers Cyril Peupion and Kate Munari captivated attendees with their insights on time management, leadership, and mindset.
Attendees also participated in an interactive mock trial to better-understand psychosocial legislation and how it impacts workplaces.
Across the two days, research providers delivered presentations on the latest outcomes from AMPC research and development investments.
AMPC Program Manager People and Culture Amanda Carter said, “Processors and research and development providers were also recognised for their innovative safety programs, product developments, and initiatives at the AMPC Safety Awards dinner.
“The awards covered a range of areas, including safety implementation, in-house design, cultural initiatives, safety products and devices.” Watch Joell’s nomination reel here: https://youtu.be/jflsJX2T94U