Safety & Health Expo – 14-16 May 2013 NEC Birmingham

The 2013 Safety & Health Expo, NEC Birmingham, 14th to 16th May. Click HERE to register. Of particular interest to the BuildHealthNi is the Health & Wellbeing Theatre which focuses on addressing issues around boosting productivity within the workplace through a variety of initiatives, including stress management, ergonomics, behavioral safety, equality and diversity. Over the course…

Medical Considerations – Rider-operated lift trucks

In March 2013 the Health and Safety Executive Published “Approved Code of Practice and guidance for Rider-operated lift trucks. ACOP – Rider-operated lift trucks – Download a free copy   This revised edition of L117 is aimed at employers and those responsible for the safe operation of lift trucks, as well as those in control of…

Cancer Focus ManAlive Conference – The Male Journey through the Cancer Experience

“Every year about 4,000 Northern Ireland men are newly diagnosed with cancer and around 2,100 die from the disease. This year the Cancer Focus ManAlive Conference will take place on: Date:                     Wednesday 5th June 2013 Time:                     9.30am – 4pm Venue:                 Adair Suite, Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown This Conference will focus on the Male Journey…

The Asbestos Pledge NI

The Asbestos Pledge NI is a collaborative initiative between HSENI and training providers which aims to deliver free asbestos awareness training. The initiative is targeting tradesmen who can access the training on a “first come- first served” basis. It will run from January 2013 through to March 2013. The main asbestos-related diseases are mesothelioma, asbestosis…