Site visits

Monday 20 October 2025

This unique work site visit to the Werribee Open Range Zoo offers participants the opportunity to explore occupational health and safety in a dynamic and unconventional work environment. Led by the OHS team from Zoos Victoria and the Head of the Trail of the Elephants, the visit will focus on the recently developed elephant precinct—a complex operational setting that combines animal care, staff safety, and visitor experience.

This visit is an excellent opportunity to see real-world application of occupational health and safety strategies in a high-risk, high-stakes setting where both human and animal welfare are at the forefront.

Capacity limit: 20 people per visit

Clothing and safety requirements: Delegates are advised to wear enclosed shoes.

Capacity limit: 10 people

Clothing and safety requirements: Delegates are advised to wear enclosed shoes and no high heels. PPE (vest and safety glasses/goggles) will be provided. A safety briefing will be provided at the start of the visit. 

This visit will provide firsthand exposure to an industrial work environment, allowing you to observe the physical demands, safety measures, and potential health risks faced by workers in manufacturing.

During the visit, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Tour the production floor and observe day-to-day operations
• Understand the most common risks and injuries in our workplace
• Engage with staff and management about workplace health practices
• Hear about our safety protocols, ergonomic strategies, and injury prevention efforts
• Reflect on how healthcare professionals can support worker well-being through proactive care and communication

Capacity limit: 20 people per visit

Clothing and safety requirements: Delegates are advised to wear flat, closed toe shoes, ideally with rubber soles. Hi-vis vests will be provided and hearing protection if required. 

As we walk through the factory, delegates will observe each stage of production — including roasting, grinding, mixing, conching, tempering, and moulding. The visit will highlight the individual tasks involved in each step, offering insights into the physical and cognitive demands placed on workers throughout the production line.

This visit not only satisfies curiosity about how chocolate is made but also provides a practical lens for examining occupational health and safety considerations, ergonomic factors, and risk management strategies within a food manufacturing environment.

Capacity limit: 12 people per visit

Clothing and safety requirements: Delegates are advised to wear long sleeves and long pants (no dresses), hi-vis vest for car park area, and no visible jewellery. Lab coats, hair nets, beard snoods, and safety footwear will be provided.

Be among the first to step inside the soon-to-be-opened State Library Station, part of Melbourne’s transformational Metro Tunnel Project. This new end-to-end rail line will connect Sunbury to Cranbourne/Pakenham via five new underground stations and high-capacity trains, reshaping how the city moves.

With testing now underway ahead of the 2025 opening, this exclusive site visit provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the largest public transport infrastructure projects in Australia. The visit will focus on key occupational health and safety considerations including manual handling, working with high voltage systems, height and confined space risks, and the challenges of asset maintenance in complex underground environments. You'll also gain insight into safety planning for both front-of-house passenger areas and back-of-house operational zones.

Capacity limit: 20 people