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Event name:	Sensible Risk Management - "The pragmatic approach"
Location:	The Hollyfield Centre, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 0JT.. B24 0JT
Date/Time:	02/08/2012 14:00:00
End Date/Time:	02/08/2012 15:30:00
Organised by:	Midland Branch
Event type:	Branch Meeting

Overview

The Midland Branch meeting for 2 August 2012, will feature a presentation by Gerard Hand, entitled Sensible Risk Management - "The pragmatic approach".

At this months meeting we will also be hearing about the The Networks and International Committee (NAIC); from Nattasha Freeman

What's in it for me

The principles of Risk Management isn’t something new, however they are widely misunderstood.

This talk will look at the different tools available, that you can use to educate senior people in business to make risk management decisions that ensure that good health and safety practice becomes good business.

The presentation will use a number of practical examples in order to get the message across and enable delegates to get involved through questioning at all stages. The topics covered include:

· What is Risk
· Assessing Risk the Modern way
· Review how we currently assess
· Gambling as part of the process
· Assessment and Credibility
· Fact or Fiction

Additional presentation - The Networks and international Committee (NAIC).

Nattasha Freeman will give a short presentation on the Networks and International Committee (NAIC).

Since the Branch Review Working Party proposals, following member consultation, IOSH, branches and groups have undergone much review and change - better financial management, IOSH support and most importantly more MEMBER INVOLVEMENT.

The presentation will cover the NAIC role in the process and touch on progress that has been made through this change - the NAIC is your voice - and how YOU can contribute.

Our Speaker

Gerard Hand, MSc, CMIOSH, President-Elect IOSH and Director GPH Safety.

Gerard has held a number of roles in the Retail sector both in 'line' management positions as well as Training and Health & Safety.

Gerard was previously the Field Safety Manager for Sainsbury's Supermarkets responsible for a national team of fire and safety specialists dealing with safety issues at the 'sharp end'.

Gerard holds a Masters degree in Health & Safety Management and is a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner.

Gerard is President – Elect of IOSH and has also served as Chairman of both the IOSH Retail and Distribution Group and the Group Management Committee, he is also a member of the Networks and International Committee.

Gerard has recently been awarded the Presidents Certificate for Distinguished Service to the Institution. Gerard excels at speaking engagements where he delivers H&S in his own inimitable style, although humour is sometimes lacking in the health and safety profession, Gerard is guaranteed to give you the odd humorous story.

Nattasha Freeman

Nattasha Freeman is an IOSH Trustee and member of the IOSH Networks and International Committee. Nattasha is also a former Chair of the Midland Branch and past President of IOSH.