Don't let your workforce become a statistic
January 1st 2007

The importance of Health & Safety is paramount to many organistaions Health & Safety '07 is providing the perfect showcase for dedicated suppliers and manufacturers of specialist equipment and services.

It is an ideal opportunity for anyone involved in the buying or specifying of equipment to not only source the very latest designs and innovations, but also to gain inside knowledge from the experts.

The Health and Safety Commission recently published the latest Health and Safety Statistics for 2005/2006, on work related ill health, workplace injury and enforcement in Great Britain.

This report highlighted some pertinent findings:

• 30 million days were lost overall during 2005/06: 24 million due to work-related ill health and 6 million due to workplace injury*
• 2 million people were suffering from an illness they believed was caused or made worse by their current or past work*
• 523,000 of these were new cases in the last 12 months*
• 212 workers were killed at work* Health and safety is regulated through the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSW) 1974 which states that employers have a duty to secure the health, safety and welfare of people at work, and also to protect the public from risks arising out of work activity.

Why Visit H&S'07

There is a perception that there are now more health and safety regulations and red tape than ever. Although this is not strictly the case – in fact there were twice as many regulations and laws 35 years ago – it is still a daunting undertaking for any small business.

Health & Safety '07 is a brand new, dedicated regional event – a national style show taken to the regions. The aim is to make life as simple as possible for health and safety personnel; they can access the best products and services locally and more easily through the exhibition; network with other local organisations whilst keeping up to date with new regulations through the seminar programme. And all this is accessible within a working day! WBE, the organiser of Health & Safety '07, is proud to have teamed up with key industry organisations resulting in two unique seminar programmes: one in collaboration with the London Metropolitan Branch of IOSH, the other put together by the show's title sponsor, DuPont, and the Event Partners: Aearo, Gore, Ansell and Principal People.

The seminar programme will prove essential to all decision makers who share a responsibility to protect their workforce.

This has been planned carefully and constructively so that it is easy for delegates to mix and match appropriate subject matters to create their own tailor made agenda. Topics to be covered include common workplace risks; new regulations eg. noise, fire and asbestos; sourcing the correct Personal Protection garments; controlling contractors etc.

The exhibition and seminars are both free to enter, but seminar places are restricted so it is recommended that visitors pre-register.

For further information on the exhibition, to see the full seminar programme or to register, visit www.healthandsafety07.co.uk or use the enquiry bar below.

* Source: HSE

Health & Safety '07 to be officially opened by HSE Health and Safety '07 has received a great accolade from the Health and Safety Executive. Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive of HSE, will be officially opening the event on 20th February at Sandown Park Racecourse. Mr Podger explained his support: "The HSE wants to see health and safety as an important issue on every company's agenda. We support events that raise the profile of health and safety and highlight its importance both as the cornerstone of a civilised society and an essential part of any efficient business"

Go to Health & Safety 07 and get a day at the races Hand protection expert Marigold Industrial will be exhibiting its very latest products at February's Health and Safety 07 event as well as giving visitors to its stand the chance to win a VIP day at Sandown Park's prestigious Gold Cup meeting in April.

Anyone submitting their business card at the Marigold Industrial stand during the two day event will also go into a draw to win a corporate day out for two people at the Betfred Gold Cup meeting on Friday April 27, in Sandown Park where they will be treated to a day in a Premier Suite overlooking the racecourse with a three course meal.

And finally, Sandown Park Racecourse has kindly agreed to provide us with free tickets to go racing for 1400 lucky visitors, split over the two days. You can pick up your voucher on arrival, on a first come, first served basis.

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