The Conference is the annual event for the health and safety community in Scotland. It's a unique opportunity to discuss key issues facing professionals, through a range of updates case studies and interactive sessions.
Don't miss out on this must attend conference in Scotland and book your place now!
Programme
09:00 Registration, refreshments and exhibition
09:30 Welcome and introduction from the Chair
Errol Taylor, Chief Executive, RoSPA
09:35 Tackling work related ill health conditions
Martin McMahon, HM Inspector of Health and Safety, HSE and Robert Atkinson, Organisational Lead (Occupational Health and Safety, NHS Health Scotland
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Reviewing the findings from the PHASS Scottish Health and Work Summit held on 1st November 2018
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Update on progress to tackle the big three work related health conditions
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What you can do, to make a difference
10:05 Staying Alive: working at height panel debate
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Falls are the number one cause of deaths in the workplace
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The impace of falls on familes and Scoeit
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Getting a grip of Ladder Safety
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Why don't workers 'take home' safe systems for working at height
10:35 HSE investigations and you
Barry Baker, Head of Operations (Scotland), HSE
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Why the HSE investigate
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How the HSE investigate
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What are the likely outcomes
11:05 Refreshments, exhibition and networking
11:25 The Scottish Mentally Flourishing Workplaces Collaborative
Shirley Windsor, Organisational Lead for Public Mental Health, NHS Health Scotland
11:55 Implementing workplace wellbeing initiatives
Kevin Daniels, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, University of East Anglia
Kevin's talk will cover emerging findings of a review of the scientific literature on implementing workplace wellbeing initiatives. It will draw on case studies of organisations that have successfully implemented multifaceted wellbeing programmes and it will cover the specific areas of action required to make initiatives sustainable
12:25 Safety Party! What is your vision?
This is your chance to discuss the chosen hot topics with today's speakers and present your opinions to your fellow colleagues.
12:55 Lunch, exhibition and networking
13:45 Personal and Organisational mentoring : routes to success
Dave Foy, Health & Safety Manager, Prestons College and John Johnston, Health, Safety and Radiation Advisor, TechnipFMC
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The benefits of mentoring
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The strengths of a mentor and how can you use your skills
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The power of interpersonal skills in improving OHS standards and performance
14:15 The Journey
Mavis Nye, President, Mavis Nye Foundation
It really began in the 1950`s when aged 15 Mavis met Ray who was to become her lifelong partner. 49 years later, Mavis was suddenly aware her breathing was laboured and made an urgent appointment with her GP. She was given the news she had mesothelioma and life expectancy of about 3 months. Mavis will share her story of how she was unknowlingly exposed to asbestos in this presentation.
14:45 Driving offences - minimising the risks of prosecution
Katherine Metcalfe, Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons
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How to guard against employees committing driving offences
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When things do go wrong, protecting the organisation and supporting employees
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Common pitfalls
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Interest from the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland
15:30 Call to action
Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA OHS Policy Adviser, Head of RoSPA Scotland
15:45 Closing remarks from Chair
Venue
The conference is taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre.
The hotel is situated in central Edinburgh, conveniently located for road, rail and air travel connections.
Location
34 Bread Street,
Edinburgh,
Scotland,
EH3 9AF
Telephone: +44-131-2215555
Fax: +44-131-2219929
Getting to the event
Travel by train
Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 15 minutes’ walk from the Doubeltree.
Walking Directions - Head north toward Haymarket Terrace/A8. Turn right onto Haymarket Terrace/A8. Continue to follow A8. Continue onto Morrison St/B700. Continue onto Bread St. Destination will be on the right
Waverley Train Station to Hotel:
Walking Directions - Head south on N Bridge/A7 toward High St/The Royal Mile. Turn right onto High St/The Royal Mile. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Johnston Terrace. Continue onto Castle Terrace. Continue onto Spittal St. Turn left onto Bread St. Destination will be on the right.
Travel by air
The Airlink bus service departs from just outside the domestic arrivals terminal and the journey to the city centre takes just 30 minutes. Buses leave approximately every 10 minutes.
www.flybybus.com
Alternatively, the Edinburgh Trams also depart from the airport to the city centre and the journey takes approximately 35 minutes. Trams depart approximately every 10 minutes.
Travel by road
Access by car to hotel can be via many routes. You are therefore advised to go onto a route planner to map your journey.
We recommend the AA Route Planner or the RAC Route Planner.
Parking
There is parking available at Edinburgh Castle Terrace Car Park, Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EW. As a delegate attendee, you can collect a discount voucher from the hotel reception which is £12 for 24 hours reduced from £28.
For further travel details please follow this link.
Who Should Attend?
The conference attracts a range of stakeholders, including company directors, senior managers, health and safety advisers and HR professionals, not just from Scotland but other parts of the UK as well.
It is relevant to anyone with an interest in or with responsibility for occupational health and safety.
Prices
This event is now fully booked
Early day delegate fee:
- Member: £125 + VAT
- Non-Member: £145 + VAT
Early rate finishes April 12, 2019
Standard booking fee:
- Member: £155 + VAT
- Non-Member: £180 + VAT
Booking Information
Book your place
Once we start to take bookings, you will have the option to book online or over the phone.
For more information or to register your interest now, please contact the RoSPA Events team on +44 (0)121 248 2090 or at events@rospa.com.