FREE Construction Safety and Health Awareness Day

Wednesday 19th October 2011Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road,

Ipswich IP3 8UH

Help for the industry - from the industry

“EVERY WEEK ONE OF US DIES”

Construction Safety and HealthAwareness Day

Ways to reduce risk on construction sites

SHAD – Safety and Health Awareness Day 2011 – Construction is a high-risk industry. The aim of this event is to give practical, hands-on advice on the following topics:

1) Falls from Height2) Temporary works3) Asbestos 4) Dust (Silicosis)

If you are a self-employed builder, manager or run a small construction company, this free half day event is a must. Up to date and practical advice to help you get to grips with health and safety on site.

All attendees to this event can apply for a Work at Height Workshop FREE of charge. This training is aimed at the smaller builder.

This is the eighth in the successful series of annual events run by the industry for the industry in the Anglia region, as part of the UK-wide Working Well Together (WWT) campaign.

For further information on the SHAD:

Email: frances.kennedy@hse.gsi.gov.ukTel: 01234 220635

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08:00 REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST AND COFFEE/TEA08:30 Welcome and introduction09:00 Various sessions organised giving practical demonstrations and advice on the following:

Falls from Height. This accounts for 50% of all deaths. Managing work at height follows a hierarchy of controls – avoid, prevent, arrest – which begins with the question – can the work be done safely from the ground? Fall restraints and safety netting should only be considered as a last resort if other safety equipment cannot be used. Temporary Works. Examples of temporary works include: trenches; excavations; formwork; falsework; shoring; edge protection; scaffolding; site hoarding and site fencing. The aim of the event is to promote awareness and knowledge of the importance of managing temporary works.Asbestos. Asbestos-related diseases kill more people than any other single work-related cause. All types of asbestos can be dangerous if disturbed. The danger arises when asbestos fibres become airborne, they form a very fine dust. Breathing asbestos dust can cause serious damage to the lungs and cause cancer.Dust. The health hazards of silica come from breathing in the dust. Activities which can expose workers or members of the public to the dust include: stone masonry; blast cleaning of buildings, especially using sand; many demolition processes; concrete scrabbling; cutting or drilling. Breathing in the very fine dust of crystalline silica can lead to the development of silicosis.

13:00 Questions and answers13:30 Close

Refreshments will be provided halfway through the sessions with an opportunity to view exhibits.

Only 300 places available. Booking form attached.

Some demonstrations are outside, please wear appropriate clothing

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Please tick size of company 0-5 6-15 16-50 50+(number of people)

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WWT may retain your details in a computer record for accounting purposes, evaluation of the seminar and to advise you of other seminars and publications which may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to receive further information please tick the box.

WWT may pass basic details of companies attending this event to exhibitors. If you would prefer your contact details not to be passed on – please tick the box.

Construction Safety and HealthAwareness Day

Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich19th October 2011

Tel: 01234 220635

Fax: 01234 220633

E-mail: frances.kennedy@hse.gsi.gov.uk

Post to: Frances Kennedy, Health and Safety Executive, Woodlands, Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7LW

Post, fax or email your booking by 14th October

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so book early to ensure your place. Please complete all details clearly:

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Construction Safety and HealthAwareness Day19th October 2011

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How to find us

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We hope this map will help you find Trinity Park. If you have any problems please call us for directions on 01473 707121. For Sat Nav systems please enter our postcode IP3 8UH. From the A14. Trinity Park is on the outskirts of Ipswich, just off the A14. From the A14 take the exit sign-posted Lowestoft A12 and Ipswich East. At the roundabout take the A1156 towards Ipswich. (From the West this will be the third exit and you will pass under the flyover, from the East this will be the first exit). Travel for a little over a mile, passing a Honda Garage on your right, until you come to a roundabout. Take the third exit at the roundabout to enter Trinity Park. From the South - London, Chelmsford & Colchester. Travel along the A12 until it joins the A14 and follow signs for Felixstowe, traveling over the Orwell Bridge. Follow directions from the A14 detailed above. From the North - Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth. Exit the A12 at the Seven Hills Roundabout, pass under the bridge (A14) and follow the A1156 towards Ipswich. Travel a little over a mile, passing a Honda Garage on your right, until you come to a roundabout. Take the third exit at the roundabout to enter Trinity Park. By rail. Trinity Park is 5 miles from Ipswich railway station. There are regular services to London, Norwich and Cambridge.