Improving Health and Safety in the Plastics Industry 2023
 Online Seminar |
 13th June 2023 |
 £0 - £79 |
This half-day online seminar, which is free to attend for BPF and SIMPL members, will provide attendees with a detailed in-depth exploration of health and safety topics that matter to the plastics industry.
Featuring speakers from government, industry and the legal sector, this important event will explore COSHH, Riddor, Mental Health and the latest update from the HSE.
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| BPF and SIMPL Members | Free to Attend |
| Composites UK Member Rate | £25 + VAT |
| Non Members | £79 + VAT |
Full Programme:
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13.30 |
Chairperson's Introduction
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13.40 |
Update from the HSE on the sentencing guidelines
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14.05 |
Accident Stats Survey and Update on SIMPL
In this session the BPF's own Graeme Craig will inform the audience on the latest information on accidents from the plastics industry, what kind of accidents are occuring and how frequently. |
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14.30 |
Mitigating Work Related Ill Health Through Effective COSHH Compliance
In this session Max Smith will explore when to use a data sheet or a COSHH assessment, best practice in COSHH management and an update on the latest regulatory and governance changes |
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14.55 |
Tea and Coffee Break
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15.10 |
Mental Health in the Workplace – a H&S Lawyer’s Perspective
In this session our speaker will explain the legal obligations employers have regarding mental health in the workplace, the importance of comprehensive workplace policies, and strategies for accommodating employees with mental health conditions.
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 Phil Newton Associate at Pinsent Masons, Health & Safety Team |
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15.35 |
Equipping Managers with Practical Wellbeing Skills
This workshop will cover management responsibilities in relation to employee stress, behaviours at work and the impact on teams and starting wellbeing conversations.
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16.00 |
Riddor - Are You Over-Reporting
In this session our speaker will |
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16.25 |
The Importance of Good Catches and Reporting Near Misses
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16.50 |
Chairperson's Round-up
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16.50 |
Close
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Cost:
BPF and SIMPL Members - Free
Composites UK Members - £25 + VAT
Non Member - £79+ VAT
