USHA’s Spring Conference + 40th Anniversary celebrations

17 to 19 April 2012

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The 40th anniversary comes at a time of change in the health and safety environment so USHA is looking back with fondness over the last 40 years, investigating what the future might hold and exploring solutions through partnerships, sharing and networks.

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All delegates attending will receive a 40th anniversary goodies bag plus the chance to win an iPad.

Keynote speakers include:

  • World Champion and Olympic silver medalist Kriss Akabusi
  • Professor Ragnar Löfstedt, the Chair of the independent review into Health and Safety commissioned by the UK government. Put your questions to him about his findings here.
  • Stephen Asbury who will explore the evolution of safety in F1 motor sport
  • Professor Eric Thomas, President of Universities UK who will give his insight into the future of the UK’s Higher Education sector.

Other speakers will investigate outsourcing and shared services, a strong international contingent will bring an alternative perspective and approach to the mix and the partnerships required to safely bringing the Olympics to London, including a not-to-be missed session by World Champion and Olympic silver medalist Kriss Akabusi.

The conference will look back upon the past 40 years of USHA, remembering the Robens Report that lead to the Health and Safety at Work Act, significant landmark events along the way and will fondly welcome back past Chairs of USHA.

The conference will be based at the fabulous Marriott Hotel, on College Green in the city of Bristol and will include a Gala 40th Anniversary black tie Dinner.

Conference Host:

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Conference Organising Committee:
bristol-logo-small Peter Adams, University of Bristol
brighton-logo-small Alan Cowen, University of Brighton
cardiff-logo-small Mike Salmon, Cardiff University
derby-clifton-bridge Rob Woods, University of Derby
usha-logo-small Lynda Couch-Smith, USHA Executive

AGM Submissions

Click here to read the AGM submissions