The British Safety Council is holding its annual conference on Wednesday, 4 October 2017 at The King’s Fund, London, with a focus on preparing for the future.Conference speakers will explore present and future health and safety challenges that the industry is facing and proposes strategies for dealing with them at a national, organisational, and individual level.
The event features case studies, thought-leadership sessions, and expert speakers, and examines the following issues:
9.40: Regulatory priorities – David Snowball, HSE
How health and safety regulation is changing; key themes for future of work
10.00: Health and safety in the Brexit process – Prof Paul Almond, University of Reading
The potential impact of Brexit on the health and safety regulatory framework and on business
10.30: Emerging risk – Prof Andrew Curran, Director of Research, HSL
The changing face of workplace risk
11.30: Planning for the unexpected – Dr John Leach, Portsmouth University
An expert in survival psychology and adviser to the UK military will advise how organisations can improve the effectiveness of their emergency plans
12.00: Assuring health and safety in the supply chain – Francis Paonessa, Network Rail
Case study: Network Rail approach to assuring health and safety in its supply chain
12.30: Designing for health and safety – Simon Caidan, Francis Crick Institute
Case study: Incorporating health and safety management into the design of the a state-of-the-art research facility
13.45: A new approach to training – Adam Christopher, ATT (Active Training Team)
A taster session to illustrate how multi-media learning can support health and safety culture change
14.30: Developing high performing teams – Calvin Morriss, World Rugby
What are the factors that underpin and determine high performance in team sport?
15.00: Wellbeing and mental health – Professor Dame Carol Black, University of Cambridge
Case studies and practical advice on how to support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and in society overall.
Mike Robinson, chief executive of the British Safety Council, said: “The conference will provide an overview of the pressing health and safety issues which companies currently face. It will also be an opportunity to hear from and engage with the experts and leading businesses who road-tested some of the most innovative approaches to the management of health, safety and workplace risk.
“We are delighted to have Professor Dame Carol Black on the panel. She will address mental health issues in the workplace, using case studies to demonstrate the simple steps that can be taken to reduce the stigma and support employees.”
