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Working at height: Know it all think again!

APS autumn conference set to reach new heights

The Association for Project Safety (APS) and the Access Industry Forum (AIF), along with Working Well Together, have joined forces to present a work at height conference - with associated exhibition and live demonstrations - at Lingfield Park Racecourse on Monday, 28 September 2009. Called Working at height: Know it all …think again! it will address the key issues facing CDM duty holders involved in the construction sector.

The organising committee of the South East England Region has attracted an impressive line up of speakers, all recognised experts in their respective fields, who will address a variety of topics, including: an update on guidance relating to scaffolds, SG04:05 (by NASC); the planning and management of safety net installations (FASET); fall prevention when using mobile access towers (PASMA) and staying one step ahead with ladders (Ladder Association).

Russell Adfield of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) will bring delegates up-to-date with recent cases and prosecutions under the Work at Height Regulations.

In addition to the conference, AIF information booths will provide advice and guidance on training and best practice. These will be complemented by external demonstration areas featuring, amongst other work at height equipment, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and mobile access towers.

A particular highlight will be a demonstration of rope access down the front face of the racecourse grandstand arranged and managed by the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA).

Comments Roy Blamey of APS: “Our aim is to keep delegates informed of the latest news, information and developments when it comes to working at height. We believe the combination of formal conference papers and live demonstrations will make it a must-attend event.” 

For more information, or to book, please contact the organiser, Tony Baker, on telephone 01273 595743 or email abaker@aatcl.org.uk

For more information about APS and AIF:

APS: Please visit www.associationforprojectsafety.co.uk
AIF: Please visit www.accessindustryforum.org.uk