CIWM Midlands Centre & LARAC Open Event - Lessons from Coventry: Health & Safety in Collection Operations
Key learnings on waste and recycling collection safety, drawing upon the findings of the coroner’s report from Coventry and the changes to operations and equipment that have happened since, with presentations from the Waste Industry Safety & Health (WISH) forum, Coventry City Council and Faun Zoeller on the response from industry and changes to vehicles. A CPD event with good networking time and a display vehicle available for viewing outside.
Date: Thursday 6th February 2025
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: St Mary's Guildhall, Coventry, CV1 5RN
CPD? Yes, 2 hours
Cost: Free to all
Agenda:
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9.30
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Arrival – refreshments and networking
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10.15
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Introduction and welcome
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Kirstin Roberts, CIWM Midlands Chair
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10.20
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A view from Coventry City Council on how the collection operation change following a fatality
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Andrew Walster, Coventry City Council
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10.35
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The Prosecution of Public Authorities
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Bernard Thorogood, No5 Chambers
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11.05
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Tea & networking, vehicle viewing
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11.25
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Changes to collections guidance and bin lifts
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Chris Jones, Chair of WISH
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11.55
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H&S changes and implications for vehicles & collection equipment
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David Graham, Faun Zoeller
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12.15
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Panel Session
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All speakers
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12.30
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Vehicle viewing & close
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With thanks to our hosts Coventry City Council and sponsors Freeths Solicitors and Frith Resource Management for helping to organise this event.
The venue is roughly a 16-minute walk from Coventry Train Station.
Car parking is available at Salt Lane multi-story car park (please note this car park operates parking charges).
For more location and travel planning, please click here.
If you require any assistance with your booking, please email events@ciwm.co.uk.