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Independent expertise will be in evidence at Health and Safety North 2014 which takes place at The Bolton Arena, in Bolton on 8-9 October.
Opening the two day conference programme, which is independently organised by the British Safety Council, will be the Deputy Director of Chemicals Regulation at the Health and Safety Executive, Ian Travers.
In his presentation, entitled ‘Corporate Governance – Getting to Grips with Significant Safety Risks’, Ian will share learnings from the major hazards sector which can be read across to the management of risks in other sectors. He will also share insights on how senior executives can focus on business vulnerability.
A different style of seminar is also featured at the event in the form of a drama based presentation called Safety Leadership and Culture. Delivered by Shaun Curry and Harry Gallagher of Macnaughton McGregor, the session promises to be interactive, practical and effective and the organisers say their style of delivery effects a long-term change in attitude – not just a short term change in behaviour – and helps to build lasting positive cultural change.
Focusing on legal issues and looking back at some of the most significant court cases in the last 12 months will be Kevin Bridges, Partner and Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner, Pinsent Masons LLP. Entitled ‘Health and Safety – Looking Back at some Landmark Judgments’, Kevin’s presentation will focus on the impact of the sentencing council guidelines on the level of fines in health and safety cases and provide an update on Corporate Manslaughter.
