Shining a light on safety

The Health and Safety Event is now getting close. What can you tell me about this year’s event?

The event will take place from 30 April – 2 May 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham and is the industry’s premier health and safety event. We have more than 300 exhibitors and the floor space is over 7,000 m2²so it’s bigger and better than ever before and you’ll find solutions to most workplace challenges.

It’s completely free, and by combining and reaching the caliber of exhibitors with the quality of the educational content, we’re offering attendees a truly outstanding event for the health and safety industry.

We have aimed to create a platform where everyone in the health and safety sector can celebrate, inform, share and network at this face-to-face event. Professionals in this industry do everything they can to ensure that their colleagues return home safe and sound at the end of the working day. Companies would like to share this expertise with you. The show supports this and through these interactive options visitors will gain valuable insights from the show.

What sets the event apart from other events covering the sector?

Location is crucial for the health and safety sector and in terms of facilities and central location, NEC ticks all the boxes. There is plenty of free parking, an excellent train network, an international airport and a large choice of hotels. In addition, Resort World has a range of excellent bars and restaurants and is a fantastic venue for the evening and many businesses network with customers there.

The Safety & Health Excellence Awards take place on Wednesday evening at The Vox, which supports and sponsors Nineteen Group. This is a valuable addition and fantastic synergy with the event, providing a new networking opportunity for the health and safety community. The NEC is therefore the right place for you if you work in this industry.

Can you give me insight into which associations will be present at the event?

IOSH, Health & Safety Executive, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), NEBOSH, IEMA. IIRSM, UKATA, Highways England, SAFed, SHEP and many more industry bodies and associations have confirmed their participation in the show and will be on hand to chat. Don’t miss this opportunity to speak directly to industry experts; the knowledge and insights offered are invaluable.

This year the Registered Safety Supplier Trail – in collaboration with the BSIF – returns. All suppliers on this route are members of BSIF and have signed a binding declaration that the safety equipment and services they provide meet the appropriate standards, fully comply with PPE regulations and are appropriately marked. Follow the trail and be assured that the PPE you purchase comes from a registered safety supplier.

Can you tell us some brands that will be part of the exhibition this year?

With over 300 exhibitors it is difficult to name just a few. We are working with a number of leading partners at the event, so I will mention these as they have been working with us for a number of years: Uvex, Portwest, JSP, U-Power, Skechers, RS, Draeger, EcoOnline, Mascot International, MSA and Milwaukee and you can view the complete and current exhibitor list online at www.healthandsafetyevent.com

Can you tell me something about the seminars?

The Health & Safety Event will offer three days of CPD accredited content across five theatres. The Keynote Theatre, supported by IOSH, welcomes key industry speakers who will provide the latest news and updates, as well as regulation, guidance and training within the health and safety industry.

The Practical Safety Theater, sponsored by Milwaukee, welcomes key industry speakers who will provide the latest news and updates, as well as regulations, guidance and training within the health and safety industry.

The Knowledge Exchange Theater is supported by Health & Safety Matters and will include a series of sessions on the challenges faced by health and safety professionals and practitioners, and will include some interactive sessions and panel debates.

In the Driver Safety Theater, part of the Driver Safety Zone, leading experts will share a series of presentations and panel discussions on legislative updates, driver fatigue, distraction, workforce culture, vehicle safety and much more.

Lone Worker Safety Live brings their conference to The Health & Safety Event. During interactive sessions, experts share their knowledge to give you the best ways to tackle the key issues facing single and remote workers.

Please go to www.healthandsafetyevent.com/seminars

Are there networking opportunities?

We really want our visitors to enjoy and maximize their time, so please stay for our free drinks Scake at 4pm on the first two days. This is a great opportunity to forge new connections and meet existing contacts. It is a great opportunity to network and look back after your visit to the event.

The Health & Safety Event will take place at the NEC Birmingham from 30 April – 2 May 2024. You can register for your free pass at www.healthandsafetyevent.com