Now in its 18th year - the longest running Health & Safety Law Update. A day packed with practical and informative advice and guidance on key changes and issues of current concern for Health, Safety and related professionals.

London	- 25 Nov 2009	- Venue TBC
London	- 26 Nov 2009	- Venue TBC
Leeds	- 01 Dec 2009	- The Ramada Jarvis Leeds North Conference Centre
Manchester	- 02 Dec 2009	- Bredbury Hall Hotel Conference Centre
Bimingham	- 03 Dec 2009	- St John’s Hotel, Solihull

This practical one day course will help delegates understand the importance of learning lessons and taking appropriate remedial and preventative actions following accidents and incidents which has been reinforced by the Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007.

The presenter will demonstrate how to investigate accidents, and why investigation must be carried out and explore the need for recording information on and the reporting of accidents in connection with the legal requirements of RIDDOR The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995.

Leeds	- 13 May 2009	- The Ramada Jarvis Leeds North Conference Centre
Bimingham	- 14 May 2009	- St John’s Hotel, Solihull
London	- 21 May 2009	- De Vere, Portland Place

This in-depth day will present and discuss definitive and pragmatic guides to “best practice” in meeting the requirements of the Noise and Hand-Arm Vibration regulations as painlessly and efficiently as possible. The presenter will highlight the improvements in quality and efficiency that is possible by making use of the latest management techniques and introduce the possibility of self-financing noise control.

Leeds	- 06 Oct 2009	- The Ramada Jarvis Leeds North Conference Centre
Bimingham	- 07 Oct 2009	- St John’s Hotel, Solihull
London	- 16 Oct 2009	- De Vere, Portland Place

This course provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2007 and how these should be implemented in practice.   Whilst the principles of CDM are now understood across most parts of the construction industry, many organisations are still experiencing difficulty in applying these principles in practice.

The Presenter has considerable experience in assisting a wide range of organisations in the effective implementation of CDM and this course has been designed to help delegates understand practical solutions for these circumstances.  This course is essential for anyone who is involved in the procurement, planning, design or implementation of construction work. This course is appropriate for anyone involved in construction projects or activities (including building maintenance work) and is equally appropriate to those with no prior knowledge of the Regulations or those looking for a refresher or further advice on practical implementation of CDM.

Leeds	- 07 Oct 2009	- The Ramada Jarvis Leeds North Conference Centre
Bimingham	- 08 Oct 2009	- St John’s Hotel, Solihull
London	- 15 Oct 2009	- De Vere, Portland Place

Is your company ready for the changeovers that the New Machinery Directive will require?

Leeds	- 07 Oct 2009	- The Ramada Jarvis Leeds North Conference Centre
Bimingham	- 08 Oct 2009	- St John’s Hotel, Solihull
London	- 15 Oct 2009	- De Vere, Portland Place

The ability to carry out risk assessments is now a requirement, however what is “a suitable and sufficient risk assessment” that will satisfy the HSE? This course incorporates the requirements of the new Machinery Directive for 2009

Many people are used to task based risk assessments, but are unsure how to carry out the kind of detailed risk assessment that is required for machinery, process plant and assemblies of equipment.

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This day provides delegates with a thorough understanding of the health and safety issues associated with managing Contractors.  The Presenter will set out clearly the legal responsibilities of all relevant parties and explore the practical application of these responsibilities with the delegates.  An examination is made of the issues associated with the planning of work to be contracted out and the evaluation, selection, control and monitoring of contractors engaged to undertake the work. 

The presenter will explain how health and safety issues need to be integrated into an organisation’s functional management processes.  The workshop will consider all types of contracted activities, including construction and maintenance, cleaning, plant installation, etc. 

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This advanced level course provides trained DSE Assessor staff with specialist knowledge and the means for competently assessing complicated workstations or situations where the ‘user’ may have a particular (work related) health problem.  It will identify and clarify the legal requirements and give an understanding of the problems that might impact on health & safety and the well-being of workers.  

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This seminar is designed in one day to present health, safety and environmental professionals with the current changes and future legislative developments affecting their role. 

It will identify the updated environmental legal requirements and issues of current concern that have emerged and review the potential impact of this in the business. 

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The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force on the 6th April 2008. Virtually all organisations will be affected by this new law and this conference has been designed to bring together key experts in the field. The focus of this event will be tailored specifically for HEALTH & SAFETY PROFESSIONALS, who will undoubtedly be charged with ensuring compliance in their organisations.

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Recent HSE inspections have identified that there is a general lack of understanding of the practical requirements of the Regulations and how these should be applied in practice. This course has been specially designed to assist work at height safety managers and duty-holders to evaluate their current work systems and identify improvements to ensure compliance.

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There are major broad sweeping changes underway to the way fire safety is governed and regulated in the UK. This one day in-depth course is specifically designed to equip health and safety professionals with the latest changes to the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and how it will apply to their organisation.

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This conference is designed to present and analyse the latest thinking, research and developments within the Health & Safety field. The day will have a particular emphasis on current research, and findings/conclusions which will be of interest to H&S practitioners, and may have an immediate application in their work environment. It is an excellent opportunity to keep abreast of the real cutting edge developments within the health & safety field.

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