Regular conference aimed at all personnel with a health and safety responsibility. This year's conference was jointly hosted with the International Office.The conference was aimed at all staff who participated in the recent review of overseas travel on University business, and School health and safety advisers. It took the form of a series of short presentations from individuals involved in the review, including Aon (insurance brokers to the University), International Office, Occupational Health, and Insurance Office. Display stands were on show from work areas who can provide advice and guidance on travel related issues. The aim of the event was to allow individuals with a responsibility for University travel or health and safety to meet and interact with colleagues from other areas of the University, and to share experiences and ideas.A buffet lunch was provided during which individuals had the opportunity to browse the display stands and meet with colleagues from other areas of the University, including the staff of the Health and Safety Department.The event was held as below. Health and Safety Conference September 2012 Thursday 20 September 2012, 9.00amThursday 20 September 2012, 1.30pmRoom G.07, Informatics Forum, 10 Crichton Street Conference programmeConference programmeConference feedbackFeedback forms have been sent to all attendees. All submitted feedback forms will be entered into a prize draw for a £20 book token.A summary will be published here in due course.PresentationsPDF copies of the presentations given on the day.Alastair Reid (Health and Safety Department) - introduction to the conferenceCatriona McCarthy (International Office) - introduction to international travel in the UniversityLawrence Dickson (Health and Safety Department) - introduction to the AON overseas travel auditRichard Sewell (AON) - Overseas Travel Review findingsLevima - Introduction to Travel TrackGeraldine Halliday (Insurance Office) - University insurance arrangementsIsabel Jack (Occupational Health Unit) - Travel health guidanceAndy Bunting - Travel and absence management at the School of Engineering This article was published on 2024-07-22
