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Events

The Working Well Together campaign runs 30– 40 events across England, Scotland and Wales every year. Most of the events are free to attend and we usually feed you too!

See the list below to see what’s happening in your area. For more information for each event, click on the link to download the programme and booking form. Bookmark this page as we are adding new events all the time.

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  • 10 March 2010 Places Available

    Roof Workers Safety and Health Awareness Day in Swindon

    THE NATIONAL SELF BUILD AND RENOVATION CENTRE, LYDIARDS WAY, SWINDON

    WEDNESDAY 10 MARCH 2010

    This event is aimed at local roof working contractors in Wiltshire, as part of the campaign to improve standards, promote safe methods of work and reduce the number of injuries and fatal accidents to roofers. It is a free, morning-only event and will include updates on: domestic, short duration work; fragile roofs; equipment demonstrations and training information along with HSE’s expectations of roofing companies. This event has been organised by HSE in conjunction with the Construction Industry's South West Working Well Together group.

    For further information contact Yvonne Mazzotta on 0117 9886012 or email yvonne.mazzotta@hse.gsi.gov.uk

     

    Roof Worker Event Flyer [411.46KB]

  • 10 March 2010 Places Available

    CDM Designer Awareness Event

    Ecotech centre, Turbine Way, Swaffham, PE27 7HT

    10th March 2010

    Cost £25

    Designer Awareness Events focusing on the Construction (Designer and Management) Regulations 2007 for architects and designers.

    For more information or to book your place, please contact: Frances Kennedy Tel: 01582 444 323

     

  • 10 March 2010 Places Available

    Groundworks SHAD, Glasgow

    Glasgow City Building, 99 Norfolk Street, Glasgow, G5 9EQ

    This is one of a series of free partnership events run by the industry for the industry, as part of the UK-wide Working Well Together (WWT) campaign.

    This free Safety and Health Awareness half-day event is aimed at raising awareness of key health and safety issues facing the construction industry when working in groundworks .

    If you are a self-employed or run a small construction company, this event is a must.

    On the day you will be given practical advice and solutions on how to control or minimise the risks associated with working in groundworks, there will be five presentations/demonstrations: Plant & Equipment (inc Quickhitch and lifting), Falls from vehicles (loading and offloading lorries), Cable detection, Safe digging techniques, Trenches (Shoring / Confined spaces).

    Various types of equipment will be on display with the chance to ask any questions you may have.

    Download the flyer for full details and booking form.

    For more information please contact barbara.bell@hse.gsi.gov.uk HSE Glasgow.

  • 15 March 2010 Places Available

    Silica Dust Awareness Event at Builders Merchants

    Thompson Building Centres, Sunderland

    Drop in silica awareness events for people who cut stone, concrete and masonry,
     at
    Thompson Building Centres, Thompson House, Commercial Road, Hendon, Sunderland  SR2 8QR
    7.30 am – 11.30 am
    Monday, 15th March 2010
     
    For more information or to reserve a time slot, please contact Debbie Flynn on 0191 202 6209

  • 17 March 2010 Places Available

    Safe Scaffolding Event for all small and medium scaffolding companies in Gloucestershire

    OXSTALLS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE, GLOUCESTER

    WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH 2010

    This event is aimed at local scaffolding contractors in Gloucestershire, as part of the campaign to improve standards, promote safe methods of work and reduce the number of injuries to scaffolders.  It is a free, morning-only event and will include updates on: scaffolder training; current best erection practice; practical demonstrations and HSE's expectations of scaffolders.  This event has been organised by HSE in conjunction with the Construction Industry's South West Working Well Together group.

    For further information contact Yvonne Mazzotta 0117 9886012 or email yvonne.mazzotta@hse.gsi.gov.uk

     

    Safe Scaffolding Event flyer [417.47KB]

  • 18 March 2010 Places Available

    Safe Scaffolding Event for all small and medium scaffold companies in Wiltshire

    THE NATIONAL SELF BUILD AND RENOVATION CENTRE, LYDIARDS WAY, SWINDON

    THURSDAY 18 MARCH 2010

    This event is aimed at local scaffolding contractors in Wiltshire, as part of the campaign to improve standards, promote safe methods of work and reduce the number of injuries to scaffolders.  It is a free, morning-only event and will include updates on: scaffolder training; current best erection practice; practical demonstrations and HSE's expectations of scaffolders.  This event has been organised by HSE in conjunction with the Construction Industry's South West Working Well Together group.

     For more information please call Yvonne Mazzotta on 0117 9886012 or email yvonne.mazzotta@hse.gsi.gov.uk

    Safe Scaffolding Event flyer [417.47KB]

  • 22 March 2010 Places Available

    Silica Dust Awareness Event at Builders Merchants/Tool Hire

    Jewsons, North Shields

    Drop in silica awareness events for people who cut stone, concrete and masonry,
     at
    Jewsons, Narvik Way, Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate, North Shields  NE29 7XJ
    7.30 am – 11.30 am
    Monday, 22nd March 2010
     
    For more information or to reserve a time slot, please contact Debbie Flynn on 0191 202 6209

  • 22 March 2010 Places Available

    Silica Dust Safety Awareness Event at Builders Merchants/Tool Hire

    HSS Tool Hire / Grangemouth

    Drop in Silica Awareness Events

    for people who cut stone, concrete and masonry, at

    HSS Tool Hire, Beancross Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8YL

    7.30 am – 1.00 pm

     Monday 22-March-2010 

    If you require more information, please contact the branch manager 

     Alex Maxwell 01324474294 or pamela.mckenzie@hse.gsi.gov.uk

    PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DROP IN EVENT

     

  • 25 March 2010 Fully Booked

    25 & 26 March 2010 WOLDS COLLEGE CONSTRUCTION EVENT

    Wolds College Construction Event, Louth

    9.30 to 3.30 The Wolds College, North Holme Road, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 0HG 

    An awareness event for year 9 and 10 students from schools and colleges in the Louth area, moving into construction related training.

  • 25 March 2010 Places Available

    Site Manager on Trial for Manslaughter

    Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff CF11 8AZ

    Come along to find out what could happen following a fatal accident at work. A real life courtroom drama played out to the jury - you. This event is particularly aimed at site manangers and small companies. There is no charge to attend and refreshments and a tour of the stadium is included. For further information and how to book please download the attached programme or contact Sharon.Holmes@hse.gsi.gov.uk or Anne.Redman@hse.gsi.gov.uk

    Cardiff Mock Trial Programme [462.68KB]

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