Organised collaboratively by The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health's (IOSH), Food and Drink Industries Group and the Food and Drink Manufacture Health and Safety Forum, the event will focus on topics including the ageing workforce and sentencing guidelines, electrical safety and construction design and management regulations. The winner of IOSH’s annual International Food and Drink Health and Safety Awards will also be announced during the event.
There will be a series of real-life case studies, interactive sessions and speeches from the likes of Dr Matthew Penrose, the Health and Safety Executive’s head of manufacturing and facilities unit; development director at risk management services company Alcumus, Rory Underwood (also a former England rugby international and RAF pilot) and Kevin Rowan, head of organisations and services for Trades Union Congress.
Chair of the IOSH group, John Boyle, said: “Health and safety really is a vital cog for business success in our industry. Successful health and safety management systems mean fewer absences and more motivated staff, aiding productivity.
“However as the world of work changes, new challenges are being encountered. As highlighted in IOSH’s new five-year strategy, it is crucial that we adapt to ensure we keep pace with this.
“We are very excited about our conference this year. We have a packed programme full of key information for health and safety professionals and other industry leaders.
“As well as offering insights into some of the practices of leading organisations, both inside and outside of the sector, our high-profile speakers will share their occupational safety and health challenges, providing good practice techniques for delegates to take back to their workplaces.”
The two-day conference is aimed at anyone who works in the food and drink industry who has responsibility for, or an interest in, health and safety and wil be held at The Oxford Belfry, Thame, Oxfordshire.
To book a place, email the IOSH Bookings team before 3 October bookings@iosh.co.ukmailto:bookings@iosh.co.uk.