IPAF North East & Yorkshire Regional Meeting
Holiday Inn Wakefield M1 Jct 40, Queens Drive Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 9BE, UK
6 February 2019, 18:30 - 20:00
IPAF’s regional meetings are an informal opportunity to meet other members, hear from a range of speakers and discuss the role of IPAF.
The North East & Yorkshire Regional Meeting is hosted by Brian Parker of AFI-Uplift. The agenda is as follows:
| 18.30 | WELCOME | Richard WHITING UK Market General Manager, IPAF |
| 18.35 | INTRODUCTION | Brian PARKER Business Development Manager (Technical Support), AFI-Uplift Ltd |
| 18.40 | WHY SERVICE LEAVERS ARE PERFECT FOR THE POWERED ACCESS SECTOR Marcus’s presentation will be an introduction to Military People and explain about the vast talent that is available within the Transitioning Soldiers/Veterans Arena. |
Marcus HACKNEY Managing Director, Military People |
| 19.05 | TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE Lee’s presentation will be tailored towards IPAF trainer/assessors giving a brief background into planning and implementing safe MEWP works on the highway and things to consider for safety reasons. |
Lee WILKINSON NRSWA & NHSS Trainer/Assessor, Road Traffic Solutions Traffic Management |
| 19.25 | MENTAL HEALTH Brian’s thought-provoking presentation will be on mental health in the workplace, reminding delegates that over 400 construction workers still take their own lives each year. His presentation will include some of the strategies currently used and what is going on legislatively. |
Brian PARKER Business Development Manager (Technical Support), AFI-Uplift Ltd |
| 19.40 | IPAF UPDATE Richard will give an overview and update on the work of IPAF, including how members can get more involved as well as reporting on accident statistics. |
Richard WHITING UK Market General Manager, IPAF |
| 19.55 | Q&A followed by buffet and networking |
Venue
Holiday Inn Wakefield M1 Jct 40
Queens Drive
Ossett
Wakefield
WF5 9BE
Tel: 0871 942 9082
www.hileedswakefieldhotel.co.uk
Parking Eye is in operation at the hotel. Parking is free of charge, however, you will need to register your number plate at the reception on arrival. Failure to register your details will result in a fine.
BOOKING
There is a subsidised charge of £10.00 per head for IPAF Members. The cost for non-members is £15.00 per head.
