IPAF North East/Yorkshire Regional Meeting

Holiday Inn, Wakefield, UK
21 February 2018

IPAF’s regional meetings are an informal opportunity to meet other members, hear from a range of speakers and discuss the role of IPAF. All members, colleagues and customers are welcome.

Venue
Holiday Inn© Wakefield M1 J40
Queens Drive, Ossett, Wakefield WF5 9BE
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Tel: 0871 942 9082
Reservations: 0871 423 4876

Agenda

TIME

SPEAKER/TOPIC

18:30

Richard WHITING, UK Market General Manager, IPAF 
WELCOME

18:35

Steve GERRARD, Operations & HR Manager, Lifterz Ltd 
INTRODUCTION

18:40

Gareth SALISBURY, UK Sales Manager (Workplace testing), D.Tec International Limited 

Paul MOUNTFORD, Director of Road Safety Matters C.I.C. (Community Interest Company), Road Safety Matters 
 
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL IN THE WORKPLACE – A problem on the rise!
 
Listen to Gareth and Paul explain the effects that the amended drug driving law has had, specifically focusing on:–

  • Explaining the recently amended drug drive law and what it entails
  • Discussing latest police force driver arrest figures for drug driving
  • Interacting with the audience on certain ‘occupations’ and their issues with drug driving
  • Interacting with the audience on risk taking and workplaces attitudes to risk
  • Offering guidance / answering questions on policy / education / screening options available to companies

19.05

Grant SHARP 
DIABETES AWARENESS

Grant’s presentation highlights the work of Diabetes UK and will outline the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. It will raise awareness of symptoms and complications if not managed correctly.

19.25

Malcolm BOWERS, Director, Lifterz Ltd 
THE CHANGING DYNAMICS OF PLATFORM RENTAL

Malcom will look at the 1970s until now on how the economic drivers of platform rental have change throughout this time.

19.40

Richard WHITING, UK Market General Manager, IPAF 
IPAF UPDATE

Richard will give an overview and update on the work of IPAF, including how members can get more involved.

19.55

Q&A followed by buffet and networking

What are the costs?
There is a subsidised charge of £10 (inc VAT) per head for IPAF members, £15 (inc VAT) per head for non-members. After registration, you will be invoiced for the total amount. On the invoice you have the option to pay online via SagePay using all major credit and debit cards. Alternativley payment can be made via BACS.

Need Help?
If you need any help or have questions, please contact us on info@ipaf.org or call +44 (0) 15395 66700.