30
new free work at height safety videos from AIF
It was billed as a landmark event in
the working at height calendar and so it proved. The AIF Knowledge
Base at this year’s Health & Safety Expo brought together the
highest number of industry experts ever to provide a challenging,
innovative and highly stimulating learning experience for anyone
involved in work at height.
The presentations were filmed and you
can now watch these presentations, discussions and debates free online
by visiting www.accessindustryforum.org.uk/she_2012_knowledge_base.htm
Over the three days of the show,
industry leaders, practitioners and commentators came together to
share their expertise and voice their opinions and views - sometimes
contentious but always informative - on a wide range of topical
issues.
They included the impact of the new British
Standard BS8560 for work at height, the implications of the
Lofstedt Review and its recommendation to review the Work at Height
Regulations by 2013, and the growth of the US-style claim culture in
the UK.
The panel also revisited the 2011
ground breaking debate: ‘On the trail of the Holy Grail: No more
work at height accidents, ever!’ The organisations taking part
reaffirmed their commitment to sharing knowledge and exchanging views
through closer collaboration and cooperation, and, in an industry
first, agreed to collaboratively develop a pan-industry method for
reporting incidents from height. You can watch the video and find out
how.
Importantly, you can also have your say
on all five of the discussion panels featured in the AIF Knowledge
Base by using the comments section provided on the AIF website.
Speakers at this year’s event
included some impressive new faces including Alison Fryatt, team
leader at the Health and Wellbeing Directorate, Department of Work and
Pensions (DWP); Paul Cook, team leader at the Health and Safety
Executive; Julia Evans, chief executive of the National Federation of
Builders (NFB); and Philip Grace from the Association of British
Insurers (ABI).
Making a welcome return was
motivational speaker Jason Anker, a victim himself of a fall from
height. In an exclusive for the AIF Knowledge Base, Jason delivered
his presentation in front of his parents for the very first time - 18
years after the accident first occurred. It proved to be an emotional
experience for everyone present.
Asked about his ongoing involvement
with the Forum, Jason said:
 “I get involved because I truly
believe in what the AIF is trying to achieve and I am happy to do
anything I can to help the cause.”
Comments AIF director, Neil
Tomlinson:
 "Protocol for height safety is
developing at an ever increasing pace. 2012 has the added impact
that a review of the Work at Height Regulations is underway by the
Government. There has therefore never been a more urgent need to
keep pace with the latest developments in best practice, and what
issues still need to be tackled to reduce accidents in the
workplace. These videos are vital in
ensuring the latest work at height messages are understood.”
Visitors to the AIF website can also
keep abreast of developments by viewing the presentations delivered by
AIF experts on everything from managing MEWPs safely to PASMA’s new
standard (PAS
250) for low level access equipment.
To view full
details of this event
click here
July 2012 |
