IOSH 2019: The Business Case

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16–17 September 2019 | ICC, Birmingham

IOSH 2019: The business case for attending the UK’s number one conference in safety and health If you get workplace safety, health and wellbeing right, evidence shows performance, productivity and profitability follow suit. Find out how your business can gain that crucial edge on the competition. The UK’s number one conference in safety and health will show you how.

For the latest conference details, visit www.ioshconference.com

@IOSH_conference #IOSH2019

IOSH 2019: the conference you can’t afford to miss Executive summary

IOSH 2019 is this year’s global conference for safety and health professionals, brought to you by the Chartered body for occupational safety and health.

At the International Convention Centre (ICC) in the centre of Birmingham, UK, from September 16-17, this event will give delegates and the organisations they work for inspirational presentations, fresh thinking, business intelligence, new updates, and opportunities to make important new connections with other safety and health specialists.

IOSH 2019 focuses on delivering the right sessions for professionals at every level of experience. It is the UK’s top conference this year for the safety and health professional – from the new practitioner to the seasoned leader in their field.

Background information

As a business, your employees are your most valuable asset. The importance of looking after them cannot be overstated. We know that: - 4 in 10 leaders of medium-sized businesses say sickness absence has a significant, detrimental impact on productivity - For every €1 invested in occupational safety and health, businesses see a return of €2.20 - In the UK alone, workplace injury and illness costs businesses nearly £15 billion a year

Your business objectives

IOSH 2019 is targeted at your business strategy. Are these objectives familiar?

- Develop a strong safety and health culture across the organisation, in which everyone takes responsibility for protecting themselves and their co-workers - Implement comprehensive safety and health management systems that enable the organisation to address physical and mental health risks - Enhance safety, health and wellbeing leadership skills for those in a position of responsibility over colleagues Organisations that place the safety, health and wellbeing of their people at the centre of their business strategies perform better and are more resilient. They understand that their performance relies on them demonstrating in an open and transparent way that they employ people responsibly and sustainably. IOSH 2019 will help you meet your safety, health and wellbeing objectives – and the methods needed to report against performance.

Tangible outcomes

We recognise that attending a conference is a significant investment in time and money, so it’s right that you want to know what the returns will be. Here are four reasons why IOSH 2019 is the conference you can’t afford to miss:

The world of work is changing. New ways of working bring new safety and health risks. Meanwhile, businesses are under increasing scrutiny for how they look after their people.

Failures in occupational safety and health can have major repercussions. Fines of over £1 million are now common.

Next steps clearly identified: you’ll come away from IOSH 2019 with a clear understanding of what steps to take to become a better technician, leader, influencer or innovator in safety and health. Our packed programme will cater for both the new practitioner and seasoned strategist and give you a priceless action plan to propel your knowledge and expertise to the next level.

Safety and health isn’t just a matter of complying with regulations. Future-fit businesses go far beyond this. They recognise that good safety policies and practices have a direct impact on the amount of available human capital and identify that occupational health and wellbeing activities have a positive impact on workers’ effectiveness.

New, lasting connections made: in today’s interconnected world it can be hard to network face-to-face with peers. IOSH 2019 brings together professionals from across the world and across sectors, all with a shared passion for protecting working people. This can open up a host of new opportunities and ideas.

And your investors and customers are watching.

They want to know that your organisation does all it can to protect working people.

Fresh ideas and inspiration gained: from leading thinkers in the profession to inspirational figures, IOSH 2019 will be full of alternative approaches, fresh perspectives, new thinking and innovative ideas. You’ll walk back into the workplace with fresh learning and new ideas that you can implement immediately.

How can you stay ahead of the game? IOSH 2019 is where you can find out the very latest in preventing workplace injuries and illnesses.

Get up to date: no organisation wants to fall behind or use outdated practices. Key to avoiding this is understanding current occupational safety and health news and trends. IOSH 2019 will cover the latest industry developments and innovations, helping you and your business to stay ahead of the curve.

Cathy Newman will facilitate the event for the third consecutive year

IOSH 2019: the conference you can’t afford to miss Financial evaluation Rate description

IOSH member

Non-IOSH member

Two-day conference ticket Early bird*/ Standard

£500/£650

£700/£850

Government, associations and NGOs

£500

£700

Trainees and apprentices

£300

£300

Full-time students

£150

£150

One-day conference ticket Early bird*/ Standard

£300/£375

£400/£475

Government, associations and NGOs

£300

£400

Trainees and apprentices

£150

£150

Full-time students

£75

£75

*Early bird rates are valid until 19 July. All prices exclude VAT. With fantastic speakers, debates on the issues that matter and opportunities to learn and be inspired, IOSH 2019 is excellent value for money. You can attend for both days or just one day, and there are discounts available for some. And its central location, in the heart of Birmingham with its excellent transport links, means you won’t have any issues getting there.

We are sure you will get a real return on your investment.

The International Social Security Association’s report which estimates a return of €2.20 for every €1 invested in occupational safety and health includes advice and learning with leads to better policies and practices.

Recommendation and justification

Option 1: Attend both days of IOSH 2019 for a comprehensive, thought-provoking, inspirational two days of learning and networking Option 2: If you cannot attend both days of conference, opt for the one-day pass. On publication, the IOSH 2019 programme will help you to decide which day to choose As the Chartered body for the profession, we understand the many challenges facing occupational safety and health professionals. And because IOSH speaks to business leaders,

recruiters and our members at every career stage, we understand perhaps better than anyone what the future of safety and health holds. We know what employers are now looking for in their safety and health practitioner.

This is why IOSH 2019 stands out as the UK’s leading conference for safety and health professionals. It will help you meet your business objectives, enhance your skills and understanding as a safety and health professional or duty-holder and give you excellent opportunities to make new connections with your peers.

To book your pass for IOSH 2019, visit www.ioshconference.com.

Bookings open on 04 March.

IOSH 2018 keynote speaker Dominic Wigley, of Merlin Entertainments, gave an invaluable insight into crisis management

IOSH 2019: the conference you can’t afford to miss

Who came to IOSH 2018?

Over 700 delegates

25 countries including Hong Kong

UAE

Construction

Central/local government

Education

Major organisations Airbus UK

Retail

Manufacturing

Transport

Healthcare

Siemens ITV plc Qatar Airlines Vodafone Virgin 96

172

Heads of department

Managers

27

Directors

20

Risk advisors

Project managers

CEOs, Presidents and Chairs

Compliance managers

Health and safety consultants

Now join professionals from around the world and across industry at IOSH 2019 For the latest conference details, visit www.ioshconference.com

@IOSH_conference #IOSH2019

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