Johannesburg, 20 Apr 2015
A-OSH Expo 2015, which will be held at Gallagher Convention Centre from 12 to 14 May, emphasises the importance of appropriate and adequate risk assessments through its exhibitors and a comprehensive educational programme. Two free-to-attend seminar programmes have a wide and diverse range of topics tailored around specific industry needs.
"We are entering the last couple of weeks before the show and we are very excited about the wealth of information that our seminar presenters have to share with industry," says Joshua Low, A-OSH Expo Event Director at show organiser Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery.
The events include the NOSHEBO Seminar, proudly sponsored by Ansell, and the PASMA Working at Height theatre. Visitors can also attend the FPASA one-day InFIReS Seminar by e-mailing saritha@fpasa.co.za. Following last year's success, Saiosh/IOSH will once again host the South Africa Health and Safety Conference. Bookings can be made via www.saiosh.co.za/event/conference2015.
NOSHEBO Theatre
Day 1 (12 May):
* The Occupational Health & Safety Bill - cutting-edge legislation leading to improved workplace safety: Tibor Szana, Department of Labour Director Explosives and Civil Engineering.
* Procurement of PPE - who decides: the buyer or the SHE manager? Dr Cas Badenhorst, Anglo Platinum.
* Environmental legislation - how does this legislation impact on the company SHE programme? Mathew Burnell, Partner: Fasken Martineau.
* Drugs and alcohol in the workplace - so what's new? Is there any progress in curtailing it? Trudie Oates, Occupational Health Practitioner Occu-Sure.
Day 2 (13 May):
* Guidelines to the construction regulations - a much needed commodity, Dr Phumi Mphaha, Department of Labour Deputy Director Civil Engineering.
* What do you really know about personal safety equipment? Southern African Protective Equipment Marketing Association.
* Ergonomics in the workplace - what benefits to workers and the company? Dr Shamusideen Kadiri, National Coordinator, Safety Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation, Nigeria.
* Drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace - a different perspective, Dr Rob Peacock, Highlander Risk Management Group.
Day 3 (14 May):
* Claiming compensation by COID e-filing - will it improve turnaround times? Thinus Bosch, Office of Workmen's Compensation Commissioner.
* Excavation safety - a complex matter: Leighton Bennett, BenRisk Consultants.
* What do you really know about personal safety equipment? SA Protective Equipment Marketing Association.
* Disposal of used PPE - disposal of what? Ray Strydom, Secretary, SAPEMA.
PASMA working at Height theatre
Day 1 (12 May):
* Learning the hard way: Looking at case histories and how accidents have influenced working at height regulations, manufacturing standards and design for towers and ladders.
* South African Trade and Professional Body: Looking at the SAQA accredited professional body and the trade association for the work at height industry. Seeing how they fit with legal and other requirements.
* Leading to competency: A look at PASMA training requirements for providers, candidates and how the quality is maintained. A provider's eye view of the PASMA system and suite of training.
* 3T the ASDA way: Access World talk on compliance to SANS:51004 and other relevant standards. Live demonstration of the 3T (Through the Trap) method of erection and dismantling.
* Don't fall for it: Safe working at height with ladders and steps. Live demonstration of advances in ladder stability as well as the right and wrong way to be safe!
* Safety built in: Looking at collective measures to ensure safety is inherent in access towers. Live demonstration of AGR (Advanced Guard Rail) system.
* The legal beagle: An in-depth look at the legislative requirements in South Africa for working at height. Explanations of 'competent', FPP, and why not to wear a harness on towers and ladders.
Day 2 (13 May):
* The danger zone: A look at PAS250 and why it's so important considering the number of accidents below 4m. Live demonstrations of low level access systems.
* What the boss says, goes: Looking at the recognised standards for manufacture and use of aluminium towers. Live demonstration of the erection and dismantling of an aluminium tower.
* Thrills and skills: Constructive methods to improve competency and skills levels for workers. Looking at work at height and how to register key personnel when it comes to working safely at height.
* Training the trainers: A look at the process to evaluate companies and individuals to ensure that PASMA quality is maintained so that clients get the right return on their investment - competent workers.
* The angle of the dangle: Looking at BS1139-6 and the specialised uses for aluminium towers. Live demonstration of cantilever towers.
* That's the way to do it: Looking at the only worldwide recognised methods of erecting and dismantling mobile access towers. The 3T and AGR methods with practical demonstrations.
* Ladder to success: Critical look at the standards available for ladder manufacture and what the future may have in store for us. Live demonstration of safer ladder use.
Day 3 (14 May):
* Specialist towers: Looking at the many varied types of towers that can be available 'off the shelf' and made to measure. Live demonstration for specialist aluminium access.
* The long and short of it: Demonstrating the AGR and podium towers. Systems and solutions for low and medium level access.
* Working as high as a kite: A look at PASMA training requirements for providers, candidates and how the quality is maintained. A provider's eye view of the PASMA system and suite of training.
* International law of gravity: Remember; the sweetness of a cheap price is forgotten long after the bitterness of poor quality. PASMA's holistic view to safe working at height with access towers.
* German engineering: A full look at SANS51004, EN1298, and BS1139-6 as the standards required for mobile access towers. Live demonstration of aluminium tower.
* Professionalisation of W@H: Looking at the SAQA accredited professional body and the trade association for the work at height industry. Seeing how they fit with legal and other requirements.
Registration for the exhibition is now open and visitors can save time by registering online at www.aosh.co.za.
To book a stand, contact Marlene Bosch on marleneb@specialised.com or 010 003 3082 and Sven Riddle on svenr@specialised.com or 010 003 3077.
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