British Safety Council Conference

'Positive safety culture = good management' - the key to eradicating unsafe behaviours and improving performance. What the evidence shows.

Event date: Thursday 4th December 2008 from 09:00 - 12:40

Keynote speaker: Brian Nimick - Chief Executive of the British Safety Council.

The Event

It is estimated 80-90 per cent of workplace accidents are triggered by unsafe behaviours. Controlling unsafe acts is the key to successful accident prevention. The core elements of 'positive safety culture' - clear and visible leadership, good communications, an actively engaged workforce, clear expectations and shared values - are also essential elements of good management generally.

This conference, which will be chaired by Nina Wrightson OBE - Chair of BSC's Trustees, will share the results of research commissioned by the BSC, examining the benefits to organisations from creating and maintaining positive safety culture. The research - conducted by Sarah Cudmore, of Cudmore Consulting - reviews existing evidence and surveys the experience four major employers from construction, energy generation and supply, major hazards and local government have had in driving improvements in safety culture, and details how they assess the impact and success of their initiatives.

Why Should You Attend?

• The conference is the opportunity to hear the findings first hand. It will include presentations from the participating organisations and from experts, demonstrating what they believe the essential components of 'positive safety culture' are, and what they have done to make it happen.
• Expert speakers will include: Brian Nimick, BSC Chief Executive, Neil Budworth, Corporate Health and Safety Manager E.On UK and Past President IOSH, Nigel Bryson MBE, of Bryson Consulting and Shaun Davis, Group Director of Safety, Health & Environment, Rok plc, Bud Hudspith, Health and Safety Adviser, Unite the Union, Tim Mordaunt, Corporate & Public Safety Manager, Crawley Borough Council and Ian Travers, Buncefield Response Programme Manager, HSE.
• There will be an opportunity to take part in a panel question and answer session chaired by Nina Wrightson.
• You will get the chance to help you develop networks and establish valuable business relationships.

Who Should Attend?

Businesses Public Sector Organisations Third Sector Organisations Insurers Risk Managers

Trade union safety reps and health and safety officers Health and safety practitioners HR practitioners British Safety Council members Business Consultants Health and safety regulators and policy makers

Programme:

• 9am to 9:30am – Continental Breakfast, Registration
• 9:30am to 9:35am – Introduction and opening remarks from Nina Wrightson
• 9:35am to 10:35am – Presentation of research findings by Sarah Cudmore and from Neil Budworth, E.On, Shaun Davis, Rok plc and Tim Mordaunt, Crawley Borough Council on their organisations approach to safety culture
• 10:35am to 10:45am – The BSC's response to the key findings, given by Brian Nimick
• 10:45am to 11:00am – Coffee, tea and networking
• 11:00am to 11:15am – 'Involving, engaging and securing the commitment of your workforce' - a presentation by Nigel Bryson, Bryson Consulting
• 11:15am to 11:30am – 'Raising the profile of leadership in major hazard enterprises' - a presentation by Ian Travers
• 11:30am to 12:30am – Panel discussion and question and answer session chaired by Nina Wrightson with panellists Brian Nimick, BSC, Bud Hudspith, Unite, Sarah Cudmore, Cudmore Consulting, Shaun Davis, Rok and Matthew Lawrie, BP
• 12:30pm to 12:40pm – Summary and closing remarks - Nina Wrightson

Registration price:

The registration fee for the event will be £150 for BSC members and £200 for non-members. However, book before 19th November 2008, you can save on the registration fee - it will be £75 for BSC members and £100 for non-members.

Venue

Hilton London Euston, which is a modern hotel ideally located in the heart of London. Euston train and bus stations are just 5 minutes walk.

Website: http://www.hilton.co.uk/euston

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