Safety & Health Expo returns to the NEC Birmingham
from 17 – 19 May 2011. In addition to an extensive
exhibition there's a free-of-charge educational
programme and the opportunity to network with other
health and safety p
Safety & Health Expo returns to the NEC Birmingham
from 17 - 19 May 2011. In addition to an extensive
exhibition there's a free-of-charge educational
programme and the opportunity to network with other
health and safety professionals
Safety & Health Expo returns to the
NEC Birmingham from 17 - 19
May 2011. In addition to an
extensive exhibition featuring some of
the leading names in health and safety
products and services, there's a free-ofcharge
educational programme and the
opportunity to network with other
health and safety professionals
The event is hosted in partnership with
the Royal Society for the Prevention of
Accidents (RoSPA), the British Safety
Industry Federation (BSIF) and the
Institution of Occupational Safety and
Health (IOSH).
Adrian Newton, portfolio director for
Safety and Building Management at UBM
Live, organiser of Safety & Health Expo
2011, said: "We are in constant
communication with the industry all year
round which allows us to keep abreast of
the latest issues facing health and safety
professionals.We then reflect this in the
content of Safety & Health Expo and 2011
will therefore be packed with topical
content. The educational programme will
be the largest to date, there will be more
exhibitors and visitors will be able to
enjoy some exciting features." Among the
300 exhibitors, some of the health and
safety industry's key names will be
showcasing their latest developments
including BM Polyco, Draeger,
Latchways, Safety Media and Sperian.
Focus on health
The Safety & Health Expo 2011
educational programme will be the most
expansive in the event's history. New for
2011, the Occupational Health Theatre
will focus on health in the workplace.
Seminar topics include stress
management, ergonomics, behavioural
safety, equality and diversity and other
core topics which help promote a better
quality of life in the workplace.
The SHP Legal Arena, which was busy
in 2010, returns with a new programme
dedicated to addressing the key issues
concerning practitioners today.
Over three days, there will be a number
of keynote presentations from some of the
leading voices in the industry.
The Product and Innovation Hub,
sponsored by Arco, returns to allow
visitors to discover the latest products and
innovations from across the industry.
Presentations will be delivered by
renowned health and safety
manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.
IOSH will also be presenting updates
on recent developments in the IOSH
Stand Theatre.These sessions will provide
information and updates on CPD,
training courses and technical guidance.
Access Industry Forum (AIF), an
umbrella organisation representing the
principal trade bodies and associations
connected with working at height, will
once again host the AIF Knowledge Base.
Visitors to the 'Base' will be able to source
the latest information and gain practical
advice about work at height through AIF
members' stands, exclusive seminar
presentations and interactive panel
debates.
Also returning is Explosive Substances
Live, presented by Denios, which will
deliver informative, lively and
entertaining lectures that include
experiments. These graphic
demonstrations will highlight what
consequences can arise when flammable
materials are incorrectly handled.
Finally, the BSIF Safety Awards 2011
will recognise excellence within the safety
industry, customer service and product
innovation. Awards will be handed out in
three categories: Product Innovation,
Service Awards and Safety Excellence.
