present a seminar
on
Trends in Workplace Violence
by
Professor Duncan Chappell
Deputy President
Federal Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Sydney, Australia
Chair: His Honour Justice Tom Gall (President, Hong Kong Society
of Criminology)
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: 14/F, Senior Common Room, K.K. Leung
Bldg., The University of Hong Kong
Abstract:
The presentation draws on the recent International Labour Organisation [ILO] report by Duncan Chappell and Vittorio Di Martino entitled "Violence at Work". The talk is intended to provide a basis for understanding the nature of workplace violence including: the changing profile of violence at work; occupations and situations most at risk and; the social and economic costs to individuals, business and the community. The paper suggest ways of preventing workplace violence and highlights best practice and successful methods of prevention.
The talk will be helpful to those engaged in combating violence at work; policy makers, employers' and worker organisations; health and safety professionals; training personnel and management and workers' representatives.
The speaker : Duncan Chappell is a former Director of the Australian Institute of Criminology and has held senior academic posts in Australia, Canada and the United States. He has been consultant to government and international bodies including the Commonwealth and United Nations.
All Are Welcome
To reserve a seat, please reply to Mr. Davy
Lau before December 1, 2000
Tel: 28592299, Fax: 25598044, Email: hrnslwy@hkucc.hku.hk