HEALTH & SAFETY CONFERENCE 2026

Presentation 
Workplace Noise: Beyond the Production Line

Synopsis
Most organisations associate workplace noise with obvious high-noise activities, yet assessments across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environments often reveal a different picture. Drawing on observations from workplace noise assessments, this presentation will explore recurring themes, assumptions and opportunities identified across a wide range of workplaces in your industry.

The session will include a brief update on current industry developments, practical examples from real working environments, and considerations that attendees can apply when reviewing workplace noise risks and management arrangements within their own operations.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillcussons/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/noise-vibration-solutions/

Presentation 
New Insights into Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention How Safety Resilience Engineering Provides a New Strategic Approach to SIF Prevention

Synopsis
This presentation examines why Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) persist despite improving safety records — and how Safety Resilience Engineering offers a practical, evidence-based framework to address them.

Traditional Safety-I approaches fail to capture the complex system interactions that drive SIFs. The session introduces Safety-II thinking and its four resilience pillars: uncovering deeper causal pathways through improved investigation methods; strengthening frontline adaptive capacity using human performance tools and crew resource management; redesigning reporting systems to detect weak SIF precursor signals; and applying cognitive risk mapping to identify invisible high-risk tasks conventional assessments miss.

Throughout, psychological safety is positioned as the essential cultural foundation that enables all of these approaches to succeed.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianpemberton/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-focus-international/

Foyle Safety & Management Limited

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CDM Made Simple

Synopsis
The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM) are often misunderstood, especially regarding the application of the Regulations. In this interactive technical workshop, Craig will probe your understanding, tackle some of the myths and provide practical advice on not just how to comply, but also how get the most out of the Regulations.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/foylesafety

Wakefield Council

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Latest HSE LAC 67/2 (2026/27 – 2028/29)

Synopsis
This presentation provides an overview of the Health and Safety Executive’s latest Local Authority Circular (LAC) 67/2, which sets out national priorities and guidance for Local Authority health and safety regulatory interventions for 2026/27 to 2028/29. It will examine the key enforcement and inspection priorities. The presentation will also explore how the guidance supports a risk-based, intelligence-led approach to regulation.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-mansfield-3a756592/

Bevan Brittan

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Legal Update

Synopsis
The presentation will update the audience on changes in legislation, guidance and case law over the past 12 months. It will focus on what you need to know and what you may need to consider implementing or changing in your own business.

Presentation
The Move from Polystyrene to PIR and the Reasons Behind It

Synopsis
Focused on safety and compliance, this talk from Stancold explains why PIR has become the preferred insulated panel for modern food and beverage facilities. The session outlines how polystyrene’s rapid ignition and toxic melt create significant fire and supply‑chain risks, how PIR supports higher fire ratings, and why insurers and major customers are now demanding safer, modern materials. Stancold’s team will also highlight how thinner PIR panels increase usable space and share specification and installation best practices to maintain hygiene, certification and operational continuity.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-connell-71677b22/

Presentation
Workplace Violence

Synopsis
Update on Usdaw’s Respect Survey results on workplace violence and our Freedom From Fear campaign and Respect Week. An update on the new law making it a specific offence for a person to attack a shopworker. What more do we think needs to be done to help reduce workplace violence.

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Defending Workplace Transport Claims: Lessons, Pitfalls and Practical Risk Controls

Synopsis

Workplace transport remains one of the leading causes of serious injury and insurance claims within the frozen food sector. This session explores the common drivers behind these incidents, why claims are often difficult to defend and what businesses can do to strengthen their position. Drawing on real claims experience, we will highlight typical pitfalls in risk management, documentation and site practices, alongside practical steps to reduce frequency and severity. The session will also touch on how insurers assess these risks and how an optimised insurance and claims strategy can support better outcomes.

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Safety by Choice, Not by Chance

Synopsis
This engaging session begins with a concise recap of the key principles of safe manual handling and the practical techniques proven to reduce manual handling injuries. It then explores how organisations can move beyond compliance to create a genuine health and safety culture, where safe behaviours become everyday habits rather than enforced rules. Using a range of real-world video examples, the presentation examines topics including leadership, behavioural influence, communication, engagement, risk perception, and human factors. Delegates will leave with practical ideas and proven strategies to inspire positive culture change, improve workforce involvement, and achieve lasting improvements in safety performance.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/davy-snowdon-mbe/