Register your place at the must-go event for senior construction H&S professionals who are passionate about protecting health on site.
9th October 2023
Register for your FREE ticket to Action on Site Health North 2023, returning to Chester Racecourse on the 22nd November 2023. This is the sixth event in our “Action On” series and offers all the fantastic features attendees have come to expect...
08.00 - Networking Buffet Breakfast
09.00 - Event Open and Welcome
Your host RVT Group will welcome you and pass over to your presenter for the day Colin Nottage.
09.10 – Clare Forshaw – Shouting About Noise; Protecting our Nation’s Hearing Health
Clare highlights the importance of protecting the hearing of the construction workforce and the role of hearing conservation in ensuring and driving good health and wellbeing. She will explore the wider implications of hearing damage on health and wellbeing and discuss protective measures that can be put in place on site.
09.30 – Paula James - Mental Health; Supporting the UK Construction Industry
Paula introduces The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity which provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community and their families. She will also outline the benefits of being involved with the charity and the importance of looking after the industry’s mental health.
09.50 - Protecting Health on Site; A Contractor’s Perspective
Neil discusses site health from his perspective as HSE Director at tier 1 contractor Tilbury Douglas, providing real-life examples of implementing best practice across multiple sites and highlighting the importance of educating the construction workforce on site health.
10.10 - QuizMaster; Construction Edition
Grab your smart device and get ready to go head to head against your fellow attendees as Colin Nottage leads this fast-paced quiz on construction health. Will YOU achieve first place and win the prize?
10.30 - Networking and Exhibition Break
Help yourself to refreshments and see innovative health hazard solutions from RVT Group on display.
11.00 - Keynote Speech - Health on Site; Changing the Way We Think
Dr Jennifer Lunt draws on her extensive research and experience with the HSE to offer a psychologist’s take on the under-prioritisation of health in relation to safety. Jennifer will also discuss how we motivate a behavioural change within the industry, and how we can then work to embed this within the culture on site.
11.40 - Ergonomics and MSDS: Your Health. Your Future.
Following the HSE’s MSD focus, Matthew Birtles draws on his 20+ years’ experience in Ergonomics to discuss the importance of considering all the risks and the actions that must be taken to protect the health and quality of life of those on site.
12.00 - Hazard Control Solutions; A “Need” - Not “A Nice to Have”
Kevin presents multiple real life case studies covering the control of a range of hazards on site. Kevin will also introduce and explain RVT's innovative Capture Contain Control "3Cs"® methodology and the different methods of hazard control available based on current best practice.
12.20 - What Do YOU Think?
Led by Colin Nottage, attendees will engage in innovative discussions, covering three thought-provoking questions. After a period of discussion, individual tables will be encouraged to share their unique perspectives and innovative ideas with the room.
13.00 - 14.00 - Networking Buffet Lunch and Event Close
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