IOSH Tree Safety Management Seminar – 22 March 2012

IOSH Rural Industries Group technical seminar and networking event

22 March 2012

Althorp House, Althorp, Northampton, NN7 4HQ

09.15–16.15

This is the latest of our networking events to address current industry topics and to bring together rural industry professionals, regulators and safety practitioners to discuss challenges and issues and share best practice.

Tree safety management is a topic of particular interest right now, and is relevant to many who work in the rural sector or manage estates or public spaces. This event focuses on the management of risk to public safety from tree failure, rather than the safety aspects of work on or in trees by employees or contractors.

There have been some high profile incidents and several widely reported civil cases in recent years. Liability concerns among landowners have led to a defensive approach and unnecessary felling. The challenge is to find an acceptable balance between the relatively low risks associated with tree failure and the wider benefits to individuals and society from trees.

The National Tree Safety Group has recently published new guidance and this event will provide an opportunity to discuss its legal implications and application in practice.

The event will include a summary of current issues, the development, content and status of the national guidance, and perspectives from the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities and landowners. It will be staged in the prestigious environment of Althorp House and Estate, owned by Earl Spencer.

There will be a tour of the gardens at Althorp to discuss practical aspects of tree safety management, with groups led by industry experts. You will also have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.

This event offers:

• an introduction to current thinking on managing risks from trees, in support of the ‘sensible health and safety’ agenda
• the regulator’s and landowner’s perspective
• the chance to share your experiences with other delegates and speakers
• valuable knowledge that you can apply in your work

Althorp House is just off the M1, five miles north west of the county town of Northampton. The nearest railway station is Northampton.

Free parking is available and lunch and refreshments for the day are included.

For more information about Althorp, go to www.althorp.com.

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