On the second day Yvette Cooper will address mandating and controlling health risk. Other speakers will include Kevin Myers, HSE Chief Inspector of Construction, and representatives from the construction and insurance industries, trade unions and occupational health profession. There will also be a number of interactive workshops on both days examining varied subjects including practical ways to access health and safety information, the impact of design constraints, access to professional occupational health advice for workers and monitoring of ill health. On the second day, there will be specific sessions on subjects including dermatitis, back injury rehabilitation, respiratory diseases, accessing information on asbestos in buildings and hand arm vibration. Highlighting the best examples of co-operation, competence, communication and commitment in the industry, they're being held at the Vinopolis, London, on 17 October when athlete Kris Akabusi will be guest presenter.
Places are still available at the construction conference.
The European event, to be opened by former Olympic athlete Roger Black MBE, concentrates on reducing back pain and muscoskeletal disorders by increasing awareness, identifying solutions and supporting practical projects in the workplace.