Returning to the Reebok
July 1st 2008

The second in the series of regional Health and Safety 08 exhibitions and conferences, sponsored by DuPont, will take place at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton on the 8th and 9th of October. Having seen the success of the Bolton leg of the show first-hand last year, Tim McManan-Smith takes a look at what will be on offer for readers of Industrial Plant & Equipment this time around

The first of the Health and Safety 08 events held in February at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey was very successful with a mix of seminar content and a diverse range of the top companies exhibiting safety products and services.

With 50% more exhibitors at Bolton this year, the Northern leg of the event is already shaping up to be incredibly valuable for IP&E readers. The events combine a high quality seminar programme with an exhibition supported by the major manufacturers and service providers in the safety industry. The seminar content relates directly to the health and safety issues which those that work in engineering, and manufacturing face every day while the exhibitors offer a broad range of pertinent products and services.

One of the most popular attractions of Health and Safety 08 – North for IP&E readers has to be the free seminar programme developed in conjunction with industry organisations such as the Manchester and North West Districts Branch of IOSH. Papers are to be delivered by a raft of industry experts and IOSH members and will cover practical topics such as 'Protection against burn injury from electric arc' and 'Hearing protection – just legal or just right?', as well as wider issues like risk management, insurance and the Corporate Manslaughter Act. A full programme of seminars can be found at: www.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk. Having seen the large audiences last year on Bolton it is advisable to register in advance for seminars. At least that way you will get a set of papers and a seat! While the free seminars are very attractive to potential visitors, the exhibition element of Health and Safety 08 is also impressive with a great many of the well known names in the health and safety industry exhibiting their product or service offerings. Another major strength of the event is the informal discussions which can be had with the experienced advisors from some of the best safety manufacturers and service providers in the World.

Not so long ago it would have been considered unusual for the largest safety companies to place as much emphasis on a regional event as they would a national one. However, the impressive list of exhibitors at Health and Safety 08 – North clearly demonstrates that the tide is changing in this respect featuring from the PPE sector alone, such well known names as Ansell, DuPont and Aearo.

Health and Safety 08 – North also provides visitors with a fantastic opportunity to talk to key industry bodies, professional and trade associations such as IOSH, the Health & Safety Executive, the Asbestos Control and Abatement Division (ACAD) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), all of who are exhibiting at the Reebok stadium in October. For a full list of exhibitors visit: www.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk .

While the above is just a small taste of what visitors can expect to find at Health and Safety 08 – North, IP&E believes that the Bolton event represents a great use of time for visitors. The venue has been chosen for ease of access and boasts ample free parking while the educational content addresses the most topical and pressing safety issues. The exhibition rivals that of any national show and the event is geared to provide a worthwhile experience for the time-pressured visitor.

Registering for the event or a seminar is free. However, visitors are advised to do so in advance to guarantee a place.

Registration is via: www.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk or for those without internet access registration can be completed by calling the exhibition helpline on: 0870 4866816.

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