Make sure to grab your place for this free live event!
8th March 2022
After two hugely successful virtual events during the Covid-19 pandemic, RVT are delighted to be back hosting our first live event since 2019.
“Action On Site Health”, taking place on 12th April 2022 at BMA House in London, is expected to be one of the largest health-focused events for senior construction professionals this year. The day is set to be full of engaging discussions, interactive activities and plenty of opportunities to network with industry colleagues that you might not have seen for over two years.
We are also thrilled to announce that this event is being supported by the following organisations; the Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG), the Construction Dust Partnership (CDP), the UK Hearing Conservation Association (UKHCA), the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), DBR Limited and Mates in Mind.
Our 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 2020/21 the HSE reported the following;
- 17,000 workers suffering with work-related hearing problems from 2017/18 to 2019/20.
- An estimated 13,000 deaths were linked to past exposure at work, primarily to chemicals or dust.
- 12,000 deaths were estimated to be caused by occupational lung diseases, primarily Mesothelioma, Asbestos-related lung cancer, non-asbestos related lung cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- 822,000 workers were suffering from work related stress, depression or anxiety (new or long-standing) in 2020/21.
- 470,000 workers were suffering from work related musculoskeletal disorders (new or longstanding) in 2020/21.
These are a clear indicator as to why we need to address many aspects of site health and raise awareness within the industry to protect against a number of dangerous and life altering hazards.
9.00 am – Julian Hayward (RVT Group) will welcome you and introduce the event.
9.05 am – Colin Nottage (The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast) will discuss a wide variety of site health hazards and the importance of managing these with Occupational Hygienists, Eric Ball and Clare Forshaw.
9.30 am – Heather Bryant (HCLG) will introduce the HCLG’s 2022 aims and George Mosey (Laing O’Rourke) will speak on the causes of Musculoskeletal Disorders and how we can all work smarter to avoid them.
10.00 am – Steve Hails (Tideway) will share Tideway’s mental health initiatives and encourage discussion on wellbeing in the workplace.
10.20 am – “Technical” Ted Taylor (RVT Group) will explain the different types of site noise and its effective management through use of monitors, barriers and enclosures.
10.45 am – You will be able to take a break and network with representatives from HCLG, CDP, UKHCA, BOHS and Mates in Mind. You will also see a selection of RVT’s innovative hazard control solutions on display.
11.15 am – Kevin Dupont (RVT Group) will outline several respiratory hazards, their devastating health effects, and how to control them effectively through engineering controls.
12.00 pm – Giles Bilbrough (DBR Ltd) will explain how this specialist historical site conservation company keeps both their team and members of the public safe from hazardous dust, such as silica, during projects
12.20 pm – An audience Q&A session, led by Colin Nottage and featuring all speakers, will be the perfect opportunity to get all your questions about site health answered.
You will also enjoy a complimentary balanced breakfast, with snacks and refreshments available throughout the day.
To find out more, you can download your copy of the full agenda here.
This event will taking place on Tuesday 12th April 2022 from 8am-2pm at BMA House, London.
Your closest train stations will be London Euston (5 minute walk) and St Pancras International (10 minute walk). For more information on how to find the venue, download your full agenda above.
This is a free event, but you must make sure to register your place here. Don’t delay; there are only 250 spaces available and already going fast.
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