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August 1st 2007

The second in the Health and Safety 07 series of regional exhibitions and conferences, sponsored by DuPont, will take place at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton on the 10th and 11th of October. The event combines a high quality conference and seminar programme with an exhibition supported by the major manufacturers and service providers in the safety industry

The event will interest those that work in materials handling and logistics as much of the seminar content is directly related to the industry. Many of the exhibitors such as Crown Lift trucks, Pyroban and Tawi will be available to offer a broad range of products and services.

One of the major attractions for visitors to the Northern region event is the free conference and seminar programme. Papers are to be delivered by a raft of industry experts and IOSH members representing the Manchester and North West Districts Branch. Members of IOSH should note that attending the seminar program offers a fantastic opportunity to accrue Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. A full programme of seminars can be found at: www.healthandsafety07.co.uk.

Amongst the educational highlights, and repeated on both the first and second day of the event, is the seminar on Manual Handling delivered by Malcolm Tumbridge, representing IOSH. The perennial problems associated with Manual Handling continue to be a major cause of absence in the workplace. Malcolm Tumbridge, speaking from experience, will describe a process used to identify manual handling problems and assessments that identify not just the risk but practical solutions to implementing a safe system of work.

Universal areas of concern to industry such as noise management are also discussed on day one by experts such as Peter Wilson and Mike Denton of Aearo, while readers of H&SS might be particularly interested in David Thomas', seminar on 'Working at Height'.

Highlights on day two, Thursday 11th October, include a seminar from Paul Difford of Principal People who will be looking at 'Industrial Accident Investigation'. Paul's seminar covers the fact that unsafe acts continue to predominate as the significant factors in many accidents; however, employers are often unfamiliar with their proper analysis, classification and remediation and default to the remedy of an associated regulatory breach. Analysing human error is essential and this session considers the classification of unsafe acts and the remedial implementation issues that can prevent organisations from benefiting from their identification as cause. Topics addressed on day two of the event include the latest information surrounding fire regulations, asbestos, industrial accident investigation and also advice on how to measure risk protection, maximise safety and increase productivity.

Alongside the educational content, the list of companies supporting the exhibition is impressive, demonstrating the emphasis which the major players in the safety industry are placing on this event. As well as the event partners: Aearo, WL Gore, Ansell and Principal People there are a host of wellknown PPE providers, materials handling equipment suppliers and specialist consultancies exhibiting.

The experienced staff at the show will be happy to discuss individual visitor applications and help provide the practical assistance which only face-to-face interaction can bring. For a full list of exhibitors visit: www.healthandsafety07.co.uk.

This event represents a great use of time for visitors from virtually any industry and at any level, not just health and safety professionals. The venue has been chosen for ease of access and boasts ample free parking while the educational content addresses the most topical and pressing safety issues. The exhibition rivals that of any national show and the event is geared to provide a worthwhile experience for the time-pressured visitor.

Registering for the event or a seminar is free. However, visitors are advised to do so in advance to guarantee a place.

Registration is via the website, www.healthandsafety07.co.uk, or by calling the exhibition helpline on the number below.

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