Technical Symposium 2005The 5th annual Technical Symposium was held on the 21st & 22nd September 2005 at Lyon Equipment's Training Centre at Tebay, Cumbria and at Rheged Discovery Centre near Penrith, Cumbria. Considered by many to be the authoritative event for professionals directly involved with managing or carrying out work at height. The symposium provided delegates with up-to-the-minute information on a broad range of topical issues within the personal fall protection field. Wednesday afternoon 21st September, Lyon Equipment Training Centre, J38, M6, Cumbria Practical demonstrations: Dynamic drop testing on BS EN 355 Energy absorbing lanyards, testing the Petzl ASAP with approved and non-approved accessories to show how the manufacturer's instructions must always be followed, and belay devices used for rescue loads of up to 280kg. Wednesday evening 21st September, Symposium Dinner at Rheged Discovery Centre. This was a good opportunity to network and socialise. Thursday 22nd September, Rheghed Discovery Centre, nr J40, M6, Cumbria Lectures, panel discussions and question & answer sessions. Speakers included: Alex Bronnaz - Work Solutions Product Manager, Petzl - Use and limitations of PPE in rescue situations
Dave Riches BSc (Hons) - Consulting Safety Engineer, Safety Squared - Wire type fall arrest blocks - performance and limitations David Thomas CEng FICE MIOSH - HSE HM Principal Specialist Inspector - A year in the life of a Specialist Inspector
Martin Holden Bsc MSc CDipAF CEng MICE MIStructE MCIArb MIWEM - PSI CDTU (HSE Lead on WAH Technical Issues) Paul Seddon OBE - Standards Consultant - Problems with standards and the product Kevin Brown BA (Hons) MA - Design Geometrics - Product design from conception to production Mark Taylor PhD - Research Fellow, Performance Clothing Research Leeds University - Main line failure during rescue - how belay systems cope Nick Gale - Salamis - Rope access PPE and its compatibility with work in water equipment Jeremy Griffiths - Bacou Dalloz - Emergency medical response at height There was also an open forum session hosted by Lyon Equipment on the new Work at Height Regulations, delegates had the opportunity to quiz a panel of leading experts from HSE and Industry on the Regulations and their impact on working practices.
"One of the best events with regards to Administration & Organisation I have attended - Well Done" "I have been to many, the content this year was excellent" "Very well organised and professionally presented by all" "Practical demonstrations - nothing better to illustrate the facts" "Really enjoyable" "Lyon staff extremely friendly & efficient" "Excellent, a lot of enthusiastic people involved - congratulations to you all" "All brilliant, hope to be back next year" "First class!" "Well done on another well organised successful event - thanks"
"Lyon were professional, friendly & helpful. Thanks! - overall superb, thanks for a super day" |