For work at height and in difficult environments

 

The authoritative event for professionals directly involved with managing or carrying out work at height.

 

Technical Symposium 2004 

The evening meal at Rheged Discovery Centre near Penrith was a great opportunity to discuss the day’s events, network with other companies as well as sample a few local beers in the bar.

On Thursday 9th September, Rheged Discovery Centre was the venue for the main lectures and welcomed 130 delegates and speakers for what was for all attending a useful and informative day opening eyes to new and recent research.

The lectures included the following

Dr. Chris Robbins PhD MIM CEng, HM Inspector of Health & Safety, Offshore Office, Aberdeen - Corrosion of metals used in personal fall protection equipment.

Martin Holden, HM Inspector of Health & Safety Construction corporate Topic Group - Update on lanyard research.

Philipe Beal, Beal Ropes - Nylon ropes - temperature transitions and humidity effects.

Paul Seddon OBE, Consultant for Euronorms - Making sense of safety factors in fall protection standards.

Peter Popall, Technical Director, Petzl - Design of lanyards.

Didier Durand, Sales Manager, Peguet. (Maillon Rapides) - Manufacture of screw link connectors.

Malcolm James, M J Consultancy - Reporting of accident statistics.

Dave Riches BSc (Hons), Consulting Safety Engineer, Safety Squared - Effectiveness of ladder safety hoops and vertical rigid rails.

Open forum – HSE in the chair.
Work at Height issues.
 

One of the themes that came from the lectures is that the deceleration (g-force) is more important than the impact force when looking at falling persons.


Delegate feedback

“Excellent. Thank you"

"Thought provoking & interesting results"

"Very impressive. Thank you"

"Thanks for a very interesting and informative day, as usual a top professional day from Lyon"

"Spot on"

"A real ‘eye-opener’"

"Fascinating and important stuff!"

"Look forward to next year"
 
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