Free conference focuses on depot-to-depot safety

It focuses on the safety and security of the load, the driver, the vehicle and the delivery process itself giving delegates an opportunity to explore the issues and concerns which are at the top of their fleet operator agenda and how these might be addressed while networking with like-minded individuals in an open, constructive and non-threatening environment.

There is a strong line-up of speakers who will share their expertise and the tools and best practice available to ensure a safe and secure delivery process. Delegates will have an opportunity to ask questions to the expert panel and view a number of demonstrations to corroborate the conference and the advice provided by speakers.

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The line-up includes:

• Dave Higginbottom FCILT, CEO, Driver First Assist: Post Collision Scene Management: Bespoke Training for Drivers who are First on the Scene.

• Peter Harvey MBE, CEO Fork Lift Truck Association: Load Safety on Site: The Consequences of Poor Loading Processes in the Warehouse.

• Nina Day, Senior Engineer, HSL: Ensuring Load Safety on the Road: the Reasons behind Vehicle Rollovers and How to Stop Them.

• Mark Wheel, Senior Engineer (Structures) & LWN Bridge Strike Champion, Network Rail: HGVs and Low Bridge Strikes: Educating the Offenders.

• Jonathon Backhouse, Director, Backhouse Jones Solicitors: Counter Terrorism: How to Respond to an Incident and the Roles, Liabilities and Responsibilities of an Operator.

• Paul Rogers, Professor Emeritus of Peace Studies, University of Bradford:  Terrorism Threats faced by the Logistics Industry; What to look out for to counter such threats.

The conference is FREE to both members and non-members. Secure your place by booking online or contact the CILT Membership Services Team at [email protected] or on 01536 740 104 quoting the event code TLSF0008.