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Preivew Health & Safety ’10 - South
Spotlight on health and safety
Two of the most recognisable names in health and safety,
Lawrence Waterman and Nattasha Freeman, will be heading
up the free seminar programme at Health and Safety ’10
- South, endorsed by IIRSM, which takes place at
Sandown Park in Surrey on the 23rd and 24th February
2010. Here Factory Equipment previews why this event
continues to go from strength to strength
N
ow in its fourth year and that contribute to slips and trips.
addressing safety in construc- Taking place on the second day at
tion, manufacturing and in the 9:45am, Malcolm Tullet, managing
public sector, the Health and director, Risks and Safety Plus, pre- The event will well-fitted RPE will help your employ-
Safety ’10 – South event has attracted sents Stop Doing Health and Safety. address dressing ees stay protected. My intention is to
the most high-profile speakers to its Malcolm is passionate about how and undressing help you to make the most of your
free seminar programme. Organised by businesses and organisations manage procedures for investment, get the level of protection
the British Safety Council, the seminar their risks and in his view, what we
chemical clothing
you need and bring you up to date with
programme takes place across both need are integrated processes that current market guidance in this field.”
days and covers topical issues. ensure people are healthy and safe at As well as the educational content
On 23rd February, Lawrence work as a matter of course, rather than of the event there is also an exhibition
Waterman will present a seminar enti- a culture that presents health and where major equipment vendors,
tled How the Construction Industry is safety as a necessary evil. service providers and distributors all
rising to the London 2012 chal- As well as the issue-based seminars have experts available to answer direct
lenge. Perhaps the there is also a programme of queries regarding application.
most recognisable practical presentations that Major areas are well covered at the
figure in the safety cover continuing health exhibition with personal protection
sector, Lawrence is and safety problems in equipment (PPE) represented by such
the head of health a straightforward way. major names as 3M, Specsavers
and safety for the 2012 On the 23rd February, Optical Superstores, ATG, Ansell, BM
Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). Ian Samson, training specialist Polyco and DuPont. There is much
Another important figure, Nattasha (EMEA), DuPont Personal Protection, concern currently about PPE equip-
Freeman, is the IOSH immediate past looks at dressing and undressing pro- ment that is essentially a cheap copy
president and a member of the IOSH cedures for chemical clothing with
IOSH council
of original equipment or equipment
Council. Her seminar, The other PPE.
member Nattasha
that comes with falsified CE certifi-
Sustainability of the Health Agenda, Ian’s presentation will look at how
Freeman will
cates. The exhibitors at Health and
discusses sickness absence figures and to dress and undress (donning and
present a seminar
Safety ’10 – South represent best prac-
highlights the most prevalent causes of doffing) chemical protective coverall
on sickness
tice in the industry and can give
work-related sickness absence. while wearing other PPE. Other PPE
absence figures
advice on how to spot this counterfeit
Among the other seminar highlights can be gloves, footwear, respirators and illegal equipment as well as dis-
on the first day are: Mark Thomas: and half and full face masks. cussing individual specialist applica-
Policy Advisor, Slips, Trips & Falls On day two of the event, Jo Partridge tions. With the implementation of the
Team, HSE, who will be delivering a of 3M Occupational Health & new machinery directive at the end of
seminar entitled Slips and Trips: Can Environmental Safety, will look at 2009 questions on machinery safety
the Problem be Solved? Some Success Respiratory Protective Equipment The Health and and hardware can be addressed by
Stories. Mark’s presentation will cover (RPE): Selection, Use and Maintenance. Safety ’10 - South Laidler Associates and Safety Systems
the case for tackling slips and trips in Speaking about the issues she will be event will be held while general risk assessment advice
the workplace and outline key issues covering Jo said: “Correctly selected,
in February
can be sourced from companies such
as Aviva Risk Management Solutions
and Cardinus.
The combination of the latest health
and safety issues being addressed in
the educational programme by the
foremost authorities and the extensive
exhibition make the Health and Safety
’10 – South event an worthwhile visit
for those in the south of England.
Health and Safety ’10 - South
T: 0870 4866816 Enter 301
www.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk
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