Past Events
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5th February – Construction News hosted this one day conference in |
For further information visit: http://www.cnhealthandsafety.co.uk/ | |
30th January – Claridge’s, London
NCE Breakfast Briefing
Bureau Veritas were one of the sponsors for the New Civil Engineers Breakfast Club which took place on the 30th January at Claridge's, London. NCE launched the Executive Breakfast Clubs two years ago at Civils to give senior board members of the top one hundred consulting engineers and contractors the opportunity to meet with each other in a relaxed and informal setting whilst listening to prominent speakers from the worlds of regeneration, transport and environment. Due to the success of these exclusive networking forums, they will continue throughout 2008. The guest speaker for this meeting was Douglas Oakervee, Executive Chairman for Crossrail. Bureau Veritas had a strong presence at the briefing which was attended by over 100 senior board members.
5th December – Barbican, London
Civil protection 2007
PSCA held the 2007 Civil Protection conference on the 5th December, which looked at three distinct threads – the Civil Contingencies Act’s impact to date, the continuing evolution of the media’s role in emergency situations and, following high profile terror cases including Operation Crevice and the aircraft bomb plot, a debate on whether we are truly prepared for terrorist attack in the UK. Bureau Veritas exhibited throughout the event and Dr Richard Maggs (Business Unit Director – Ambient Air), Simon Hodge (Business Manager Fire Science) and Stephen Day (Head of Fire Science) presented a Mastercless on Air Pollution arising from Contamination Events.
29th November – Queen Elizabeth Conference centre, London
EMS National Forum
The EMS National Forum has established itself as one of the key events for Environmental Management professionals and practitioners in the UK, aiming to identify and discuss the issues around the practice and performance of EMS’s. Bureau Veritas exhibited at this event, which was organised by the IEMA.
28th & 29th November – ExCel London
Thames Gateway Forum
Bureau Veritas exhibited at the Thames Gateway Forum on 28th & 29th November. The Thames Gateway Forum is the annual meeting place for all those involved in the regeneration of The Thames Gateway and Olympic region. This year's event included a modular conference with over 130 top-level speakers, keynote speeches from leading figures, over 250 exhibitors and a dinner for 1100. Due to the success of the 2006’s exhibition, Bureau Veritas exhibited during the 2 day event. The focus of this year' conference was very much on accelerating delivery, unblocking the barriers and practical ways of overcoming the challenges, whilst making sure the Thames Gateway really is done as best as it possibly can.
27th & 28th November – Midlands
Taking health and safety to the next level - workshops
It is estimated that up to 80% of accidents are often attributed to human error. Whilst operating robust risk assessment and safety management systems do help to control work related risks, your employees and their safety behaviour are an essential element that is frequently overlooked. The HSE recognises the importance that human factors can play in helping avoid accidents and ill-health at work, but many businesses struggle to fully understand how they can successfully tackle human behaviour at work.
Both Rob Castledine and Thomas Quick were present and covered issues including how to understand what we mean by safety culture, the drivers behind safety culture and behavioural safety and Key stages in developing a behavioural approach to safety in the workplace.
HazMat 2007
20th – 21th November – National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
Bureau Veritas will be exhibiting at HazMat 2007, which will offer a variety of first responder and emergency leadership topics. Aimed at the practitioner, the conference will enhance delegates knowledge and abilities in hazard planning and decision making when faced with complex incident management situations experienced with hazmat and CBRN incidents. HazMat 2007 will also provide insight into current thinking and emerging technologies related to hazmat/CBRN response.
For more information visit : http://hazmatconference.com
Environment Agency Annual Conference
5th & 6th November – London
Bureau Veritas included a literature insert in the delegate packs as well as attended this event in London. The event provided a major national platform on adapting to and mitigating climate change, the risks and opportunities for the UK and global economy, and practical solutions for a climate-changed world.
Client Karting Challenge
2nd November - Aberdeen
The Bureau Veritas Industry division is holding an indoor Karting event for approximately 40 contacts and clients on the 2nd November at the Aberdeen indoor track.
Ethical Supply chain summit 2007
29th-30th October
Bureau Veritas sponsored the Ethical Supply chain summit 2007. This event will took place on the 29th-30th October in Amsterdam. The Ethical Supply Chain Summit 2007 is the largest event in a long line of ethical procurement and sourcing conferences run by Ethical Corporation.
Click here to get more information.
Bureau Veritas Golf Day
12th October – Daventry
Bureau Veritas hosted an exciting golf day at Staverton Park,
Daventry on Friday 12th October.
The event was attended by over 60 clients who endured the mature 18 hole championship standard course throughout the day.
Set in 140 acres of beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, with 4 small lakes and 64 American-style sand traps, the course proved challenging but enjoyable for all guests.
All players relaxed late afternoon with a carvery meal and wine. Various competitions were run during the day and team and individual prizes were presented during the evening to recognise these.
If you are interested in attending future events hosted by Bureau Veritas please contact emma.harraden@uk.bureauveritas.com
The Global Environment 2007 Dinner - Global Challenges, Global Solutions
9th October - London
The conference offered unrivalled opportunities to build and enhance working relationships in a stimulating environment. The Global Environment Dinner took place on the 9th October on board the MV Silver Sturgeon, which cruised past the iconic sights of London between Westminster and Greenwich.
Bureau Veritas hosted a table at the dinner, which provided a great opportunity to engage with those from a wide range of sectors and from across the world who are leading the debate on the key challenges of our time.
For more information please visit http://www.ciwem.org/
Occupational health and safety in the food industry
10th & 11th October - CCFRA, Chipping Campden
CCFRA organised a 2 day conference which focused on routes for promoting the strategy of the HSE in the food industry and addressed many areas including occupational rehabilitation, work-related stress and mental ill health and back injury and rehabilitation.
Bureau Veritas sponsored the conference, which provided a blend of both practical and essential information together with instructive case studies and acted as an excellent opportunity for delegates to network with colleagues who have similar responsibilities. Bureau Veritas exhibited throughout the event and was represented by experts within the industry. For more information on this event visit www.campden.co.uk
Bureau Veritas sponsored Construction News Green Week
25th and 26th September
Last September was the launch of the inaugural Construction News Green Week. We were pleased to be partnering with Construction News as a headline sponsor. Green Week featured a series of events focussing on ways the construction sector responds to topics such as energy efficiency, carbon emissions & reduction of construction waste.
Bureau Veritas exhibited at the Green Construction Summit, which took place on the 25th and 26th September at ExCel, London. Iain Audus, Senior Consultant at Bureau Veritas, presented on ‘Improving resources efficiency on site’ at the Summit.
The presentation covered: - Understanding the impact of construction waste on the environment We were proud to be sponsors of the ‘Green Contractor of the Year’ Award which was presented at the Awards Dinner on the 26th September. Further information on Green Week can be found at www.greenweek.co.uk
Bureau Veritas sponsored a walk 1st september 2007 | |
| Bureau Veritas sponsored two of their employees, John Chernouski (Project Services Manager) and Kellie Lindsay (Technical Administrator) from their Industry division. They successfully completed a very grueling mountain walk in aid of the charity described below. | |
| John and Kellie walked through the Scottish Highlands on 1st September 2007 approximately 33km from Breamar to Aviemore via the ‘Lairig Ghru’ which is possibly the best known high level pass in Scotland. The steep-sided pass cuts south/north through the Cairngorm Plateau and provides a spectacular route with 4000 foot peaks towering above on both sides. Some stretches were near impassible due to weather enduced boulder avalanches and path erosion, nevertheless the sturdy two carried on to the end encouraged by the support of Bureau Veritas.Friends of ANCHOR is a local charity which was formed in 1997, to raise money on behalf of the ANCHOR Unit. The Aberdeen and North Centre for Hematology, Oncology and Radiotherapy (ANCHOR) unit is a fully funded NHS department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary which bring together experts and specialist nursing support to coordinate care of patients with all forms of cancer, leukemia and benign blood disorders such as hemophilia. The charity mission is to fund the purchase of non-NHS provided equipment for the infirmary's unit. To provide additional care, comfort and support for patients attending the Unit and to fund related research projects at the University of Aberdeen Medical Institute.
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