AoC Health and Safety Conference for UKATA
17 May 2017
Asbestos Association set to attend on 4 MayThe UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) will mark its first appearance at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Health and Safety Conference on 4 May by educating delegates on the ongoing dangers of asbestos. UKATA Director and renowned asbestos specialist Professor Roger Willey will be delivering a keynote speech on the subject of asbestos in the 21st Century.
Taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nottingham, the Conference is an opportunity for delegates to gain insight from inspirational speakers and thought leaders and hear about good practice and from other institutions. Sessions will look into health and safety legislation, how to have effective health and safety conversations, work placements, the prevent duty, stress prevention and wellbeing.
“This year will be the first time UKATA has attended the AoC event and we are really looking forward to it,” said UKATA General Manager Craig Evans. “Professor Willey is taking one of the afternoon breakout sessions at 3:50 pm and if his previous appearances at other Conferences are anything to go by, it will be a popular session and those who are unaware of Professor Willey’s reputation are in for a rare treat.”
As one of the world’s foremost experts on asbestos and hazardous materials, Professor Willey needs no introduction. With over 35 years of industry experience, the UKATA Director undertakes speaking engagements worldwide and is a respected expert witness in asbestos related court cases. This has included cases in Scotland; the High Courts of Ireland and Australia, as well as acting as Court Appointed Expert in the High Court in London. The Professor has served as Branch Chairman of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Advisor to the Secretary of State for Scotland on Sustainable Development and remains a Director of UKATA and sits on the National Executive Committee.
As part of his presentation entitled Asbestos in the 21st Century, Professor Willey will be covering changes in death patterns, the mesothelioma cycle, Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) and how to break the mesothelioma cycle.
“AoC Conference is another opportunity to debate the issues and confront the challenges facing today’s health and safety professionals,” added Craig. “As asbestos remains the UK’s biggest workplace killer, Roger’s lecture will bring delegates up to speed on the issues they need to be aware of and importantly, some of the solutions.”
UKATA exists to set and verify standards and to emphasise the importance of best practice in training when it comes to the safe handling, removal and disposal of asbestos. Tasked by the HSE in 2008 for taking-on, managing and developing the list of training providers for licensed asbestos work in the UK, UKATA is now the leading authority in all levels of asbestos training in the UK. A full list of Training Providers can be found by visiting: www.ukata.org.uk/http://www.ukata.org.uk/training-provider-directory/.
For further information on UKATA, visit www.ukata.org.uk or call 01246 824 437.
AoC Health and Safety Conference for UKATA
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Olympic legend Kriss Akabusi to host UKATA 2018 Excellence Awards
Olympic track and field legend Kriss Akabusi MBE is set to host the UK Asbestos Training Association’s (UKATA) inaugural Excellence Awards.
Once a star of track and field, Kriss’ engaging personality, inspirational speaking style, and remarkable backstory has made him one the UK’s best-known sports personalities and TV presenters. At the black tie ceremony, which takes place on Friday 6 July at the Radisson Blu at East Midlands Airport, Kriss will present awards to six finalists.
UKATA General manager, Craig Evans, explained: “We are delighted to have Kriss Akabusi on board with our first ever UKATA Excellence Awards. His dedication, commitment and achievement throughout his career mirrors UKATA’s growth since it was set up in 2008.
Celebrating the Association’s 10th anniversary, the awards will recognise the member companies and individuals who have made an impact on UKATA and the wider asbestos industry.
Entries to the free-to-enter UKATA Excellence awards are open until Thursday 31 May. UKATA members can propose people and organisations in six categories – Advertising Campaign; Corporate Social Responsibility; Customer Service; Workforce Development; Training Initiative; and Innovation.
Craig urged: “You’ve got to be in it to win it so, I would urge all our members to enter and nominate. You are all doing wonderful work and deserve to be recognised; our Excellence Awards are the platform to do this.”
UKATA members can nominate and enter up to three categories in the Excellence Awards. To enter the awards, please click here
The glittering award ceremony follows UKATA’s Annual General Meeting and Asbestos Conference which will see a number of high profile guest speakers address more than 100 delegates.
Craig added: “The dinner dance and awards are a great opportunity to both share our success and recognise that of others in the industry. Together, we are ensuring more people are aware of, and combating the risks, of asbestos.
“I look forward to seeing everyone at the awards and drinking a toast to everything we have achieved in the industry together.”
Recognised as the key event for members and industry watchers alike, UKATA prides itself on delivering an AGM and Asbestos Conference focused on asbestos awareness. members interested in attending should register here
UKATA is the leading authority for asbestos training provision in the United Kingdom. Tasked by the HSE in 2008 to manage the licensed asbestos training providers, UKATA has gone from strength to strength and now has more than 180 member organisations from all corners of the UK.
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UKATA commended for Campaign of the Year at SHE Awards in April
The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA), has been awarded a certificate of commendation for the Campaign of the Year, at the Safety and Health Excellence Awards on 11 April at VOX, Resorts World, Birmingham.
Hosted by Rory Bremner, the event saw UKATA join more than 400 of the UK’s leading specialists for an evening of networking that celebrates excellence in all things health and safety.
Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe Campaign, delivered thousands of hours of free asbestos training to small business and sole traders nationwide. With asbestos still the biggest killer in the UK workplace, the campaign was conceived to offer free asbestos training to those who need it most yet are least likely to be aware of the dangers.
“Our campaign to spread awareness of and combat the risk of asbestos in the Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe Campaign was given recognition for the significant improvement in health and safety intended. On a personal level, collecting the award on behalf of UKATA was a true honour, to receive official praise (outside of the organisation) for a campaign that I have been responsible for organising and managing, means a lot”. Said Victoria Castelluccio Events & Marketing.
The awards were judged by a vastly experienced panel comprising many years’ experience in health and safety including the chief executive of NEBOSH Teresa Budworth, Neal Stone – former policy and standards director of the British Safety Council and Colin Webb advisor to Oxford University.
UKATA was up against Jaguar Land Rover and Edinburgh Airport to name but a few of the competition.
UKATA is the leading authority for asbestos training provision in the United Kingdom. Tasked by the HSE in 2008 to manage the licensed asbestos training providers, UKATA has gone from strength to strength and now has over 180 member organisations from all corners of the UK. For further information visit
www.ukata.org.uk or call 01246 824 437.
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