BSC ANNOUNCES SPEAKERS AT H&S ‘10 - SOUTH
January 11th 2010

For the second consecutive year, the British Safety Council is continuing its role as Official Educational Partner at Health and Safety ’10 and has secured some of the biggest names in health and safety to lead the seminar programme at the show at Sandown Racecourse on 23rd and 24th February.

Sir Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health and Safety Commission from 1999-2007, will formally open BSC’s seminar programme on 23rd February. Lawrence Waterman, head of health and safety for the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), kicks off the two day seminar to discuss ‘How the construction industry is rising to the London 2012 challenge’. Lawrence is a key player in helping to ensure the health and safety of thousands of employees working on London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics construction projects. With the construction of the Olympic site already in its fifth year and with the Games fast approaching, Lawrence will reflect on the health and safety programme and discuss how the ODA’s supply chain is delivering on time, on budget and with a clear, relentless focus on health and safety.

Nattasha Freeman, Director Health and Safety, Phoenix Beard, will close the seminar programme on the first day with her presentation on ‘The sustainability of the health agenda’. Nattasha will discuss sickness absence figures and highlight the four most prevalent causes of work related sickness absence; presenteeism; barriers to return to work; the changing demographic of the working population; the IOSH initiative "Proactive Intervention" and suggestions on proactive intervention and facilitating rehabilitation.

Neil Budworth, Corporate Health and Safety Manager at E.ON UK, will be delivering a lively session addressing the role of the health and safety professional in meeting the challenges of ensuring health and well-being in the workplace. Audience participation is guaranteed.

“We have put together a topical education programme that addresses major health and safety issues including the slips, trips and falls, safety leadership and safety culture, workforce engagment and the major challenges facing health and safety professionals. We are delighted to have Lawrence Waterman, Nattasha Freeman, Neil Budworth and other leading figures from the world of health and safety discussing the effective management of risks in their respective businesses. I know from our past involvement that those attending have benefited tremendously – the seminars add tremendous value both in terms of increased knowledge and continuing professional development,” said Neal Stone, BSC’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs. “Businesses in the South have the opportunity to hear about key issues from some of the leading experts in health and safety management - right on their doorstep.”

Other speakers at the seminar on the 23rd and 34th February 2009 include Shaun Davis, SHEQ Director, Rok plc; Ian Samson from DuPont Personal Protection; Jo Partridge, 3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety; Mark Carpenter, Ansell Occupational Healthcare; and Mark Thomas, Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

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