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This session cuts through the theory and gives a straight-talking, auditor-led view of what really happens during ISO audits.
Focusing on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, it explains how standards are interpreted in practice—not just what they say on paper. You’ll learn where businesses typically fall short, the common nonconformities auditors raise, and the difference between simply being compliant and having a system that actually works.
We’ll highlight the “red flags” auditors spot quickly, and give practical, no-nonsense guidance on how to prepare for audits without overcomplicating things.
The session will also cover upcoming changes to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with insight into how these are likely to be assessed in real audit situations.
11:30
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Patrick Ball will join us on stage to talk about drug & alcohol misuse, gambling and all other hidden addictions in the workplace. He shares his powerful lived experience story, touching upon the safety risks of coming in under the influence, D&A policies, the danger of turning a blind eye and how to spot the signs and approach workers who may be struggling.
12:30
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Effective environmental management reduces exposure to pollutants, hazardous materials, and unsafe conditions, creating cleaner, safer, and more sustainable workplaces. By controlling waste, emissions, and resource use, organisations not only protect ecosystems but also prevent health hazards such as respiratory problems, chemical exposure, and accidents.
Learn how environmental stewardship strengthens occupational health and safety systems, fostering a culture of responsibility and long-term well-being. This event will include two inspiring case studies on the synergies between health and safety and good environmental practice.
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13:15
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This session positions mental health and wellbeing as a leadership and organisational risk issue, not just an individual concern. Drawing on his experience at Unilever and his global advocacy work, Geoff McDonald explores why mental health must be embedded into organisational strategy, culture and governance.
Delegates will gain insight into how leadership behaviours, psychological safety and purpose influence wellbeing, safety and performance - and why tackling stigma and enabling people to speak up is essential for resilient, high-performing organisations.
14:15
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AI isn’t just advancing, it’s accelerating into our work and home lives at an unprecedented pace bringing excitement, uncertainty, and everything in between.
It’s the in-between moments that matter most, because if we don’t choose to be more human we risk becoming a version of ourselves that people can work with, but never truly connect with. In an AI driven world your strategic advantage won’t be what you know, it will be how human you choose to be.
This session is about how you gain, retain and strengthen your uniquely human edge in a world that’s rapidly losing it.
15:15
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Brought to you by The Safety Net Foundation and our Women In Industry Ambassador Programme, this discussion explores the realities facing women working across the safety sector today - from representation and progression to workplace culture and leadership visibility.
The panel will reflect on the challenges that remain, the progress being made, and the practical steps organisations can take to create more inclusive, supportive and forward-thinking environments. Looking ahead, the session will consider what meaningful change looks like in practice, and how the industry can continue evolving.
10:30
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Regulatory demands are constantly evolving. Many organisations still rely on rigid EHS systems that struggle to keep pace with real operational needs. But what if your EHS system could adapt to your requirements - not the other way around?
In this session, leaders from UCB Biopharma and EHSwise come together to share how a flexible EHS Software is transforming the way health and safety processes are managed, engaged with, and scaled across complex environments, with UCB’s journey providing a real-world case study.
Through practical examples and insights from UCB, this panel will explore how adaptable EHS systems enables faster implementation, stronger workforce adoption, and continuous improvement without heavy reconfiguration. Join us to discover actionable ideas to better align your EHS management with the realities of your organisation.
11:10
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In UK construction, workplace injuries and work-related ill health lead to 2.2 million working days lost every year, costing the sector around £1.4 billion annually. In times of economic uncertainty, the challenge for construction isn’t whether to invest in safety – it’s how to make it a critical enabler of operational and financial performance. In this panel, EcoOnline’s VP of Global Solutions Consulting, Justin Ibbs, will moderate a discussion with senior safety professionals from leading construction organisations on how safety culture drives productivity, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
The panel will discuss:
- Programmes they’re introducing to enhance safety culture for today’s workforce
- Focusing on leading indicators to unlock new aspects of safety effectiveness
- How connected safety solutions give a holistic view of operations and risk
- Practical routes to engage workers with safety initiatives
- The impact of safety and engagement on productivity and retention
- How they demonstrate the commercial value of safety to the wider business
12:00
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What real incidents teach us about the human cost of safety failures.
12:40
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This panel explores how the safety technology landscape is evolving and what the next two years may hold for organisations managing H&S. Bringing together industry perspectives from specialist contractors in the renewables and construction sectors, alongside the Head of Safety at BESA, the discussion will examine how digital tools are supporting better risk management and operational oversight.
The panel will reflect on lessons learned from real-world implementation, the challenges organisations face when adopting safety technology, and where innovation is likely to deliver the greatest impact. Attendees will gain practical insight into emerging trends shaping the future of safety management.
13:30
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Psychosocial risk assessment can be delivered in several ways, and existing engagement data does not always cover all regulatory requirements. This joint session uses a live case study from Eurotunnel to explore pragmatic choices in building a robust psychosocial risk assessment across the UK and France. It examines how targeted survey tools, facilitated employee engagement, and existing engagement data can be combined to create a proportionate, defensible assessment that meets legal and regulatory expectations while remaining practical for complex organisations.
14:15
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Long before people go off sick, unmanaged health risks quietly drain performance - through fatigue, discomfort, distraction, reduced concentration, and lower morale. The result is a hidden productivity tax that has a real impact on output, quality, and retention.
Why attend?
- Gain insight into the regulator’s focus health and wellbeing
- Understand where small improvements deliver the biggest gains
- Take away practical steps to support people and performance
15:00
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We’ve overused resilience to the point it’s unhelpful, even harmful. This keynote challenges the default response: “be more resilient.” Instead, we need a dual approach — fix the workplace and let people be more human. By redesigning systems and expectations, we reduce unnecessary pressure, and by giving people permission to release stress rather than hold it in, we help them truly thrive. Learn how to build resilience through release, create environments where people flourish, and shift from surviving pressure to designing workplaces that actually work.Speakers
10:30
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11:10
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Twenty years ago, a series of small, seemingly insignificant lapses aligned on a single day and changed a life forever. The forklift driver didn’t follow the proper procedure. The walkway was in poor condition. The supervisor wasn’t on the floor. None of these issues alone might have caused an accident. But together, they did.
That incident didn’t happen because people weren’t trained or because safety processes didn’t exist. It happened because real operations are dynamic - and because the drift from safe behaviour to unsafe behaviour is rarely visible until it’s too late.
In this panel session, Lisa Ramos, who lost her leg after a forklift accident two decades ago, will share what she now understands about the conditions that led to it and what that means for anyone responsible for a shared workspace. Alongside her, Alan McEnteggart brings decades of industry perspective on safety culture, supervision, and the common mistakes organisations make when they confuse documentation with protection. Justin Bond from Powerfleet will discuss how technology can strengthen, but never replace, the human accountability essential for an effective safety culture.
Key takeaways:
• Why serious incidents keep happening in workplaces that already have training and procedures in place
• The role of supervision and culture in preventing the slow drift toward unsafe norms
• How technology supports, rather than substitutes, management action and accountability
• Practical steps safety leaders can take the morning after this sessionChairperson
12:00
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Alan transforms safety training into an engaging, memorable experience using the power of magic. His presentations combine impactful messaging with unforgettable moments that bring key safety concepts to life - and stay with audiences long after the event. Moving beyond traditional slides, Alan delivers dynamic, interactive sessions through his “Magical Learning” approach - capturing attention, driving engagement, and reinforcing critical behaviours in a way that truly resonates.
During the entertaining presentation you will experience the concept of magical learning live. Alan will also give tips for any presenter with his "P.R.E.S.E.N.T System" Finally, everyone will learn a memory trick that is magical!
13:00
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Discussion around the risks of working at height, the associated statutory requirements and how standards and training drive competency, safety and compliance.
13:45
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AI tools like ChatGPT are quickly becoming part of everyday work for health and safety teams. Used well, they can save time - helping with tasks like drafting reports, summarising guidance, or shaping training content. But when it comes to analysing incidents, identifying trends, or supporting safety-critical decisions, general AI tools have limits. They don’t understand your data, your organisation, or the regulatory and operational context behind your health and safety work. Relying on them without that context can lead to missed risks, poor judgement, and decisions that are hard to defend. In this session, we’ll look at where general AI works best, and where purpose-built safety intelligence is the safer choice to inform you risk management strategy.
Key Takeaways:
- Practical examples of where tools like ChatGPT add value for safety teams
- The risks of using general AI for incident analysis and safety decisions
- Why safety-specific AI like Notify Spark delivers more consistent, accurate and reliable insight
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