Don’t Miss Out on the Action on Site Health South Event

We are delighted to share the return of the thought-provoking event ‘Action on Site Health South’. This free event will be taking place on Wednesday 5^th November at Pullman London St Pancras Hotel at 8am.

This November, the line up of speakers will be covering a variety of important topics including respiratory health, mental health, the importance of protecting your hearing and so much more! The outstanding line up of industry experts from BOHS, Royal Brampton Hospital, HS2, and more, will be sharing their knowledge on how to significantly reduce the number of construction workers suffering from work-related ill-health.

Please see below the guest speakers for the event.

Your FREE ticket includes all the fantastic features that attendees have come to expect over the years, including;

• Inspiring speaker presentations
• Innovative group discussions
• Networking with industry leaders
• An exciting quiz with a prize to be won
• A delicious buffet breakfast and lunch

More Information about RVT Group?

We are a renowned hazard control specialist within the construction industry, offering bespoke hire solutions for fume extraction, dust filtration, noise control, climate control, ventilation, water treatment and more. We also actively identify gaps in hazard control on site and innovate bespoke solutions that protect the health of people and the environment.

To help raise awareness of occupational ill-health, we host free ‘Action on Site Health’ events across the UK each year, where leaders within the industry join forces to discuss and share vital information about current site health topics.

Why “Site” Health?

Construction worker health can be impacted by a huge range of site hazards, from respiratory disease caused by exposure to dust and fume, to developing musculoskeletal disorders from the improper handling of heavy objects. In 2023/24 the HSE reported the following;

• 1.7 million workers suffering from work-related ill health (new or long-standing) in 2023/24.
• 29.6 million working days lost due to work-related ill health in 2023/24.
• 13,000 deaths each year are estimated to be linked to past exposure at work, primarily to chemicals or dust.

These statistics are a clear indicator as to why we need to address many aspects of site health, raise awareness and educate within the industry to protect against a number of dangerous and life altering hazards.

The Action on Site Health South event agenda:

08.00 - Networking Buffet Breakfast

09.00 - Event Open and Welcome

09.10 - Health Risk Management – Processes, Systems and in the Workplace Practices - Presented by Parmjit Gahir (Element Materials Technology, BOHS).

09.30 - HCLG Health Surveillance Working Group Update: Plans and Initiatives

Presented by Lorraine Nicholls (HS2, HCLG).

09.50 - Mental Health at Work: An HCLG Perspective –

Presented by Dr Claire Douglas (Occupational Health and Wellbeing Consultant, HCLG)

10.10 - QuizMaster; Construction Edition - Grab your smart device and get ready to go head to head against your fellow attendees. Will YOU achieve first place and win the prize?

10.20 - Networking and Exhibition Break

Help yourself to refreshments and browse the latest innovative health hazard

10.40 - KEYNOTE - Occupational Lung Disease: Assessment, Investigation, and Management - Presented by Dr Johanna Feary (Royal Brompton Hospital, Imperial College London).

11.20 - Occupational Lung Disease: Lived Experience and Asthma + Lung UK’s Support - Presented by Kester Ratcliff (Asthma + Lung UK).

11.40 - Excessive Noise on Site; The Importance of Hazard Control

Presented by Kevin Dupont (RVT Group).

12.00 - Action Planning! A Collaborative Session - It’s time to put what you’ve learnt into practice! Discuss with your fellow attendees and identify your key action takeaways.

12.30 - 13.30 - Networking Buffet Lunch and Event Close

To claim your free ticket or for more information about the ‘Action on Site Health South’ event, click here.