Work activities may result in harmful substances contaminating the air in the form of dust, mist, gas or fume and RPE is designed to protect the wearer from these hazards. The HSM Knowledge Exchange will provide key advice on how to identify suitable RPE and will also focus on fit testing, highlighting the importance of correctly fitted RPE that will assist in protecting workers.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has jointly developed a new one-day health and safety qualification, with NEBOSH, for senior business leaders or those aspiring to this role.

The HSM Knowledge Exchange will provide thought- provoking content on this topic and highlight the moral, legal and financial reasons for good health and safety leadership and offers guidance on the key areas to focus on to achieve it.

Working at height continues to be the biggest contributor to workplace injuries in the UK. The HSM Knowledge Exchange expert panel will share key information on good practice, equipment standards, training, education, advice and knowledge on all aspects of height safety.

Many employees in the UK are exposed to noise levels at work that may be harmful. Some 17,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, ringing in the ears or other ear conditions caused by excessive noise at work. The HSM Knowledge Exchange will discuss simple checks to assess risk and tools to estimate the dangers of exposure. It will also share tips on what employers can do to protect workers and share cost-effective measures that can be implemented to adapt the workplace.

Slip and trip accidents happen for a number of reasons. The HSM Knowledge Exchange will help understand the factors that can contribute to slip accidents and the action to take to prevent them. The majority of trips are caused by obstructions in walkways. Others are caused by uneven surfaces. Preventing these accidents is often simple and cost-effective.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has jointly developed a new one-day health and safety qualification, with NEBOSH, for senior business leaders or those aspiring to this role.

The HSM Knowledge Exchange will provide thought- provoking content on this topic and highlight the moral, legal and financial reasons for good health and safety leadership and offers guidance on the key areas to focus on to achieve it.

Working at height continues to be the biggest contributor to workplace injuries in the UK. The HSM Knowledge Exchange expert panel will share key information on good practice, equipment standards, training, education, advice and knowledge on all aspects of height safety.

Training and competence is key to reducing workplace risks and business performance. The HSM Knowledge Exchange Theatre will explain what delegates may need to do to ensure employees receive appropriate health and safety training. It will also give advice on who may need training, what form the training may take and how to organise it. In addition, it will also touch upon the key safety benefits of ensuring that staff are competent to complete all tasks and thus reduce risks.

This will include ISO 45001 - The burden of occupational injuries and diseases is significant, both for employers and the wider economy, resulting in losses from early retirements, staff absence and rising insurance premiums.

To combat the problem, ISO has developed a new standard, ISO 45001, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Requirements. The HSM Knowledge Exchange will reveal how the new standard will help organisations reduce this burden by providing a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer, working conditions, all over the world.