Judgment day for health and safety event

About the event

This event, organised by the IOSH Northern Ireland Branch, will begin with senior inspectors from the Northern Ireland Health & Safety Executive describing the logistics of a HSE(NI) incident investigation from the initial accident investigation through to the criminal court case and will then go on to discuss a number of recent landmark legal decisions.
 
The morning session will culminate in a mock criminal courtroom scenario which will provide the delegates with an insight into what can happen when you get it wrong in the world of health and safety. This session will work through an incident and will incorporate police interviews and a court room scene involving a health and safety manager and a director. The verdict will be delivered by a retired High Court judge and a question and answer session will follow.
 
The afternoon session will focus on civil court proceedings, beginning with the Northern Ireland managing director of global giant Willis Group, delivering a presentation entitled ‘Insurance and Compensation – A Help or a Hindrance’. This will be followed by a mock civil courtroom scenario. The aim of the hearing is to enable delegates to view and participate in the preparation and running of a court case focusing on a relevant health and safety issue. This is an opportunity to experience the emotional, practical and organisational issues arising from a civil court case.
 
Each question and answer session will be chaired by the President of IOSH, Subash Ludhra, who is also a qualified magistrate.
 
Considering the high quality of the presenters involved in this conference, it is expected that places will fill quickly, so please book early.

Programme

Speakers include:

• Ken Logan, Principal Health and Safety Inspector, HSENI
• Louis Burns, Principal Health and Safety Inspector, HSENI
• Siobhan Donnelly, Solicitor
• Laura Cameron, Partner, McGrigors Solicitors
• David Workman, Managing Director, Willis Group (NI).

Who should attend?

This event is essential for all managing directors, directors and health and safety professionals who want a clear understanding of how the criminal and civil courts operate when dealing with accidents in the workplace.

What you need to know

Have a look at the programme and booking form.

Event fees

IOSH members: £100 + VAT (£20) = £120

Non-members:  £120 + VAT (£24) = £144

The fee includes lunch and refreshments.

Please post your completed booking form to: IOSH Bookings team, IOSH, The Grange, Highfield Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1NN.

Alternatively, you can send your booking form and payment by email to the bookings team. You can also book over the phone by calling +44 (0)116 257 3197.