Safety & health in the spotlight

With more than 350 leading manufacturers and distributors exhibiting at Safety and Health Expo, together with professional insight from leading bodies, including IOSH, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the British Safety Industry Federation, the British Safety Council, the British Occupational Hygiene Society, Safety Groups UK and Access Industries Forum, the event is a useful source of information. 

IOSH conference

In 2014 Safety & Health Expo was co-located with the IOSH Conference for the first time, and 2015 will once again see these events run side by side. Leadership in action is the key theme for the IOSH Conference 2015, directly tackling how to recognise leadership, demonstrate it and develop it; the conference will feature case studies showcasing exceptional leadership and examples of where it's had a profound impact. In addition to the IOSH Conference, RoSPA and the BSIF will host their prestigious awards within the event.

New products and innovation

Health & Safety product innovation is vital for the development of the industry and reducing health and safety risk, whether on a construction site, in a laboratory or within a manufacturing plant. With this in mind the Innovation Trail returns for a second year, highlighting suppliers from across the show with new products to shout about. 

In addition to the Innovation Trail, Safety & Health Expo is working with the BSIF to create the Innovation Zone, located at the end of the trail, hosting a number of innovation pods housing a range of companies.

PPE and work-wear is consistently highlighted as a priority for Safety & Health Expo visitors, so this year the show has dedicated more than 30% of floor space to the latest designs and innovations within this sector. Exhibitors include Shoes4Crews and Anvil Traction with the latest in footwear along with Specsavers Corporate Eyewear and Bolle who will launch several new eyewear products. Additionally, Arco, Enfield Safety, JSP and BM Polyco, among many others, will be at London’s ExCeL this June to showcase all their protective clothing products. 

Back by popular demand, Safety & Health Live! will be showcasing the latest PPE on a catwalk. Models will demonstrate key features of the latest PPE and work wear products from Centurion, Scott Safety, Evac + Chair, Hi-Tec Sport, plus many more.

90+ hours of CPD

The IOSH / SHP Academy is the flagship theatre of the Safety & Health Expo programme, with a programme curated by IOSH and SHP to meet the challenges of the health & safety industry in 30-minute sessions. A highlight will be the Inspirational Speaker Series. New for 2015, it will feature three high-profile personalities, who will share their business and leadership expertise and experiences with visitors. In its inaugural year, the Inspirational Speaker Series will host explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE, leading businesswoman Baroness Karren Brady CBE and Olympian, Sir Chris Hoy MBE, across the three days.

The BOHS Worker Health Protection Theatre will put a much needed spotlight on the 'health' in safety and health. With more than 13,000 UK employees dying every year from occupational health issues, these sessions will bring the health issue to the forefront of the agenda with seminar sessions focusing on effective asbestos management, managing hazardous substances and occupational hygiene, amongst others.

The British Safety Council will this year host the British Safety Council Global Risk Management Theatre. Sessions are designed for UK practitioners with international sites under their remit and will deliver insight into global health & safety communication.

The BSIA Lone Worker Arena will cover risk reduction techniques designed to keep employees safe when in a solo environment.

Finally, the Driver Safety Zone, bought to you by Driving Monitor and RoSPA will showcase latest trends and techniques for optimum driver safety. 

Health & Safety Week 

This year’s Health and Safety Week will be centred on a call for action across the industry. With occupational health exposures responsible for over 99% of workplace deaths, safety and health professionals can show their support by running their own health week, or by attending the Health Symposium on the 18 June at Safety & Health Expo, where leading health and safety players will discuss the health issue in a panel debate.

Protection & Management Series

Safety & Health Expo is part of UBM EMEA’s Protection & Management Series which encompasses five shows covering safety, service management, facilities, security and fire.