Technical Symposium 2012 update

Preparations for the event are well in hand, with the Lyon team and our friends from the world of work at height engaged in research and testing that will be presented in a highly visual way....

Contributors confirmed so far for 2012 include:

Michel Beal – BEAL ropes
Chris Blakeley – PETZL
Chris Cowell – TREEPARTNER
Mark Taylor – University of Leeds
Sally-Ann Dod, TRP Safety Ltd
Gordon Bisset – WEB Rigging
Mark Wright – Mark Wright Training
Steve Morris – ZT Safety Systems
Steve Woods – VERTEX Training

For those who enjoy seeing equipment and techniques in action there are a number of highly practical demonstrations planned, showcasing technical and product innovations.

The event follows the two day format so successful in previous years

18th September 2012

1.00pm
Practical Demonstrations at Lyon Equipment Training Centre, Junction 38, M6, Cumbria

7.30pm
Symposium dinner at Rheged Discovery Centre, Penrith, Cumbria

19th September 2012

8.30am – 5.00pm
Formal lecture day hosted at the Rheged Discovery Centre, Cumbria

Further details and booking information will be posted shortly on our web site but if you would like to be kept informed directly please contact us.

Martin Holroyd

Lyon Rope Rescue Technical Workshop III

"Excellent training and awareness sessions, good to raise the awareness of best practice and what might happen in reality."

Mark Bramwich

Bespoke AMI CPD

"V. useful day, thought provoking. Made me think about my technical expert role for climbing, gorge and ropes course delivery at my place of work. Nice one."

Bernard Payne

Bespoke Flexible Ladder

"Clear and concise course specifically tailored to our in-house dock rescue ladder system."

Andy Barker

Lyon Rope Rescue Technical Workshop III

"Excellent event a must attend for Fire & Rescue Services."

Rob Gregory

Bespoke AMI CPD

"Excellent day, good balance, good pace, good variety."

Gary Thompson - TFK Wind Ltd

Anchor Placement

"Very good. Excellent training facility."

Ben Shiels

Lyon Rope Rescue Technical Workshop III

"A really well organised event that allowed me to discuss relevent issues with other fire services"

Chris Bown

Lyon Rope Rescue Technical Workshop III

"Great event, should be a regular thing to standardise rope working methods in the UK."

Philip Webb

Lyon Rope Rescue Technical Workshop III

"Excellent workshop I've learned some very useful info. Thanks."

Andy Spence

Lyon Rope Rescue Technical Workshop III

"Worthwhile event. Pitched at the right level."

Ray Hills

WAH Rescue for Riggers & Stage Workers

"Excellent course from start to finish, everything I wanted and far more, thanks."

Craig Taylor

Work at Height Rescue

"Trainer explained everything perfectly. Made everything easy to understand."

John Buchanan

Lyon Rope Rescue Technical Workshop III

"Very worthwhile event. Good to hear comments from other services & beneficial demonstrations throughout workshop."