Industrial Factory Automation

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents ( RoSPA ) has confirmed its presence at Drives and Controls and the Plant and Works Exhibition and is now working in association with the events. The key aim of the registered charity is to promote safety and the prevention of accidents at work, at leisure, on the road, in the home and through safety education. Visitors to the events, which take place on 8-10 June at the NEC in Birmingham, will be able to talk to the RoSPA about all aspects of health-and-safety management. RoSPA staff will be on hand to offer guidance about engaging everyone in the management of health and safety - regardless of the size or type of company. There will be details of the full range of the RoSPA's services and products, including options for safety professionals and reps, directors and senior managers and the wider workforce. Smaller companies might be interested in the RoSPA's 'core criteria' services - including training courses, workshop...

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) provides a range of health-and-safety advice for companies. Following recent high-profile cases in the news, the need for companies to comply with health-and-safety legislation has been highlighted. According to the federation, there is no room for complacency following the amendments to the Health and Safety Offences Act 2008, making individuals liable as well as companies. It is now more important than ever to get the correct advice and to know who to turn to for guidance. The BSIF provides a single authoritative voice representing the views of the health-and-safety industry in both the UK and Europe. It is an association for the PPE Directive (as designated by BIS) and is recognised as a competent authority by the Health and Safety Executive. With its purpose to support and represent suppliers, the BSIF acts as an information source, providing direction in all health-and-safety matters, from legislation to personal protective equipment ...