Diesel engine exhaust emissions and lung cancer - webinar
Overview
The recent news item on the categorisation of diesel exhaust
fumes as carcinogenic has led to some discussion on the topic of
liabilities that emplyers may face with future claims i.e 'aware
that there was a problem and didn't do enough to control
fumes.'
This webinar is aimed at providing some common sense
practical advice that is hoped will prevent hysteria around the
topic.
Speakers
Dr John Cherie
Research Director, Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM)
Dr John Cherie will help viewers understand
the basis of the change - what was previously known, what has
changed and why. He will explain the facts relating to exposure to
diesel fumes and address if he feels enough is being done, if the
HSLs advice is enough and answer any further questions posed by the
viewers throughout the webinar.
Dr John Cherie is Research Director at the
Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) in Edinburgh and Honorary
Reader at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He has a wide range
of research interests including exposure assessment for
regulatory risk assessment, dermal exposure assesment, occupational
epidemiology and several other topics. He has been involved in two
health impact studies on occupational cancer: one for the UK
Health and Safety Executive and the second for the European
Commission.
Simon Morrow
Partner, BLM-LAW
Simon will cover the potential liability
concerns that employers may have regarding exposure to diesel fumes
now that they have been classified as carcinogenic.
Simon is a partner at BLM's
Manchester office. He was admitted as a solicitor in England &
Wales in 1989 and in Hong Kong in 1990. Simon joined BLM in
1997, becoming a partner in 2000. Simon specialises in
employers’ liability and public liability cases, with a
particular emphasis on occupational disease claims and claims
relating to the leisure industry. He has a particular interest
in claims arising from workplace exposure to dust and
carcinogens, particularly asbestos, and claims for workplace
stress.
Simon has produced articles for
The Lawyer and Insurance Post, amongst others,
and is a frequent contributor to BLM
publications. He is a member of the BLM editorial board for
disease-related publications and BLM's occupational disease and
leisure industry focus groups. He is a regular speaker at
conferences and client training events.
Who should attend?
All persons with Health and Safety responsibilities where
persons are potentially exposed to diesel fumes e.g.
- H&S professionals
- HR Managers
- Epidemiologists
- Vehicle Maintenance Units
- Garage Managers and car dealership principles
- Truck and bus maintenance organizations
- Transport organisations
Whats in it for me?
Attend this webinar to gain an understanding of the legislation,
guidance and liabilities surrounding exposure to diesel fumes and
get your questions answered during this interactive
webinar.
What you need to know
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