Seminar In Person

Working at Height – Panacea Blunder

by CIOB Maidstone

Event details

MidKent College Maidstone Campus, Maidstone
28 January 2025
07:00 PM - 09:30 PM GMT

Event fees

CIOB Member

Free

Non-member

£25.00

CIOB Assist Optional Donation

£5.00

Summary

Work at height remains one of the most challenging safety issues in construction.

The Work at Height Regulations identify a hierarchy-starting with the need to avoid working at height.

All too often the selected solutions that help satisfy these requirements do not work. Those controlling the workplace need to recognise that a solution in one scenario does not necessarily apply to another. Coupled with the widespread reliance upon the supply chain to "manage themselves", there is no such thing as a panacea in Work at Height.

Panacea Blunder can be avoided by recognising the limitations of these solutions and knowing from where this information can be sourced.

We will highlight some of the common misunderstandings that will help the audience to make informed solution choices and enjoy a safer working environment.

Rob Harris from 3 Education, and Rob Lowe from Nationwide Platforms will be offering this insightful and imactful CPD.

A two-course hot buffet will be served prior to the presentations.

Members: gain 3 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.

Contact

Beverley Lawrence

Member Services and Events Coordinator - Maidstone

+44 (0) 1344 630861

+44 (0) 7827 920601

[email protected]

Our Speakers

Rob Harris

Owner

3 Education

Rob Harris is the owner of 3 Education-a specialist organisation that runs training and assessment programmes for the working at height industry – particularly in man safe safety nets, stair towers and temporary edge protection.

He is a founding Director of FASET, ex-Chairman and current chair of the training committee.

Rob has worked on numerous industry committees to further the “Safe Working at Height Cause”. Rob is currently working on CEN/TC 53/WG 7 to revise EN 1263:1 and EN 1263:2 . In 2017 Rob was awarded FASET’s Top Contributor award. This was awarded again in 2021 in recognition of the work he did to promote FASET to the Supreme Committee for the 2022 Qatar world cup.

Rob is a sought after consultant, specialising in temporary works at height. He can advise on the best solution that works in the interests of the worker, employer and client. Wherever possible, the guidance provided will include all parties involved in the supply chain. All guidance is impartial. Rob has no commercial ties with any manufacturer or installer.

Rob has authored numerous teaching programmes – typically about work at height. The audience type will vary from workplace operatives (both English and non-English speaking) through to senior executives and professionals. All courses follow the requirements of BS 8454-Code of practice for delivery of training and education for work at height and rescue. Rob was one of the original committee members that wrote this standard.

3 education website

Rob Lowe

Strategic Account Manager - Tier 1 Construction

Nationwide Platforms

Rob, whilst being responsible for generating and maintaining revenue across the Tier 1 forum, is primarily focussed on improving safety, innovation and sustainability.

Working at Height remains the no. 1 risk across the construction industry and innovation is a key factor in reducing this risk. Liaising with H&S teams across numerous contractors, major projects and supply chain, Rob works closely with the in-house R&D team (Bluesky), manufacturers, IPAF and the Tier 1’s, in the launch of new products and features into the wider industry.

nationwide platforms