Safety standards in the spotlight at the seminar
Safety standards in the construction industry will be under the spotlight at a seminar in Stoke-on-Trent.
The North Staffordshire Health and Safety Group has organized the event to the title question "CDM – Is it working?" On October 21, 2008.
Construction and Design Management (CDM) regulations came into force in 1994 and updated in 2006.
Trevor Fletcher, of North Staffordshire Health and Safety Group, said: "The CDM regulations were meant to have a profound effect safety in the construction industry.
"Our seminar is to examine whether CDM has resulted in a reduction of accidents work or more bureaucracy. "
The seminar was held at the North Staffordshire Medical Institute in Hartshill Road, Hartshill and extends from 9:30 until 15:30.
The Health and Safety Group has secured a line of highly qualified speakers, including Nic Rigby, Inspector Home to the Health and Safety Executive, Mario Lombardo, Health and Safety Manager Ibstock brick and Bob Sayer of housebuilders, Redrow.
To book places on the day and get more information call Mr Fletcher on 01 785 615 279.
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Press release issued by Jane Shepherd, Shepherd PR Limited, 01538 308685 – 07985 129315
Notes to editors: The North Staffordshire Health and Safety Group was formed in 1961 to promote higher standards of health and safety within the industry, commerce and healthcare. The group is a self-financing organization that provides training and guidance. Regular meetings, normally the third Thursday of each month.
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