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Programme 2008/09

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15th September 2008
Corporate Manslaughter
by Peter Coyle
Peter is from Energy Networks and Chairman  of RoSPA's National S&H Committee.

He will look at Corporate Manslaughter and examine health and safety leadership. This is with particular reference to gaining effective Director engagement.  

This meeting is sponsored by the RPS Group.


20th October 2008
Sensible Risk Assessment
by Helen Bale
Helen is the Corporate H&S Manager for Kent County Council and has taken the lead in embedding sensible risk assessment into her organisation.

She will explain what sensible risk assessment means in real terms.


17th November 2008
Working safely with asbestos
by Bill Sanderson
Bill is Principal Scientist at Bureau Veritas and will share with us what the HSE expects to see in an effective asbestos management system.

He will then outline the essential practical steps in setting up such a system.

In addition, he will look at the latest version of the HSE’s MDHS 100 and the limitations of a Type 3 survey.


15th December 2008
Emergency Planning
by Rob Walley
Rob is a secondee to the London Resilience Group; charged with keeping London running.

He was Chair of the Fuel Disruption Group during the Fuel Strikes at the beginning of 2008.  

Rob will discuss aspects of emergency planning and give us an insight as to what is involved.

The Group will also demonstrate effective seasonal planning with the supply of festive mince pies!




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  19th January 2009
Fire Safety - Where are we now?
by Kevin Gorringe

Kevin is a Senior Fire, Health & Safety Consultant with the RPS Group. Hence he particularly well placed to advise on how to comply with the legal requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.

Kevin will use recent case studies to illustrate fire precautions that are effective in reduce the risks of fire, how the legislation is applied and enforced, and in this context, who may be considered to be the responsible person.

16th February 2009
Visit to the Olympic Development

This year we are the guests of London 2012 and we will be visiting the Olympic development. Places are likely to be limited so check out the website for more details nearer the time.

16th March 2009
Electrical Safety
by Tony Cable

Tony is from the NICEIC and well-placed to brief us on the new 17th edition of the electrical installation regulations.

If you manage safety in buildings, then you will want to know about these essential changes to the electrical regulations.

Tuesday 14th April 2009 at 6pm
Managing Occupational Road Risk
by Roger Bibbings

Roger of RoSPA will speak on Managing Occupational Road Risk.

This is a joint meeting hosted by IOSH London Metropolitan Branch. It will be held at 6pm at a central London venue. Check out www.ioshlondonmet.co.uk for further details. All LHSG members are encouraged to attend.

20th April 2009
AGM and HSE Report for the Year
by Margaret Pretty

Margaret will update us on what the HSE have been working on this year and their plans for next year.
The meeting will start with our AGM.

18th May 2009
Effective Legionella Management
Mick Gray

Mick Gray from MWG Associates will discuss the actions that need to be taken to prevent an outbreak of Legionella.

The talk is aimed at understanding when and where Legionella may become a hazard. Also to assist Facilities Managers with the assessment and control of these risks.

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