5th December 2007 – Barbican, London Civil protection 2007
PSCA held the 2007 Civil Protection conference on the 5th December, which looked at three distinct threads – the Civil Contingencies Act’s impact to date, the continuing evolution of the media’s role in emergency situations and, following high profile terror cases including Operation Crevice and the aircraft bomb plot, a debate on whether we are truly prepared for terrorist attack in the UK. Bureau Veritas exhibited throughout the event and Dr Richard Maggs (Business Unit Director – Ambient Air), Simon Hodge (Business Manager Fire Science) and Stephen Day (Head of Fire Science) presented a Mastercless on Air Pollution arising from Contamination Events.
29th November 2007 – Queen Elizabeth Conference centre, London EMS National ForumThe EMS National Forum has established itself as one of the key events for Environmental Management professionals and practitioners in the UK, aiming to identify and discuss the issues around the practice and performance of EMS’s. Bureau Veritas exhibited at this event, which was organised by the IEMA.
28th & 29th November 2007 – ExCel London ThamesGateway Forum
Bureau Veritas exhibited at the Thames Gateway Forum on 28th & 29th November. The Thames Gateway Forum is the annual meeting place for all those involved in the regeneration of The Thames Gateway and Olympic region. This year's event included a modular conference with over 130 top-level speakers, keynote speeches from leading figures, over 250 exhibitors and a dinner for 1100.
Due to the success of the 2006’s exhibition, Bureau Veritas exhibited during the 2 day event. The focus of this year' conference was very much on accelerating delivery, unblocking the barriers and practical ways of overcoming the challenges, whilst making sure the Thames Gateway really is done as best as it possibly can.
27th & 28th November 2007 – Midlands
Taking health and safety to the next level - workshops
It is estimated that up to 80% of accidents are often attributed to human error. Whilst operating robust risk assessment and safety management systems do help to control work related risks, your employees and their safety behaviour are an essential element that is frequently overlooked. The HSE recognises the importance that human factors can play in helping avoid accidents and ill-health at work, but many businesses struggle to fully understand how they can successfully tackle human behaviour at work.
Both Rob Castledine and Thomas Quick were present and covered issues including how to understand what we mean by safety culture, the drivers behind safety culture and behavioural safety and Key stages in developing a behavioural approach to safety in the workplace.
20th – 21st November 2007 – NationalMotorcycleMuseum, Birmingham
HazMat 2007
Bureau Veritas exhibited at HazMat 2007, which offered a variety of first responder and emergency leadership topics. Aimed at the practitioner, the conference enhanced delegates knowledge and abilities in hazard planning and decision making when faced with complex incident management situations experienced with hazmat and CBRN incidents. HazMat 2007 also provided insight into current thinking and emerging technologies related to hazmat/CBRN response.
6th November 2007 - Technical Advances in Emissions Reductions - IMechE Seminar London
Following on from 2006's successful seminar at which Dr Nick Ford of Bureau Veritas presented a paper outlining best practice techniques for the assessment of stack emissions, this year (2007) Jean-Michel Leygue of Bureau Veritas ECS presented a paper on “Controlling VOC Fugitive Emissions” at this years event.Concentrating on best available technologies and the future European Standard prEN 15446 for evaluating VOC fugitive emissions on industrial plants this update shows how some of the technologies presented last year have developed. Leading edge developments in emissions reduction and avoidance were also presented. With increased pressure on companies to demonstrate the use of best available technology, there is a need to demonstrate that organisations are actively driving down the impact on both the local and global environment. By sharing best practice in this field, engineers and technologists will be better armed to drive down their companies’ emissions. This will then minimise the impact engineering makes on the world around us and contribute to improving the bottom line as well. In addition, we showcased our emissions reduction management capabilities, encompassing air quality, performance and permitting, GHG verification, noise, stack monitoring and fugitive emissions management. To find out more about our emissions reduction services please download the Emissions Reduction Management flyer or contact Rob Swindell: By phone: 023 8024 2300 or by email By email: rob.swindell@uk.bureauveritas.com
5th & 6th November 2007 – London Environment Agency Annual Conference
Bureau Veritas included a literature insert in the delegate packs as well as attended this event in London. The event provided a major national platform on adapting to and mitigating climate change, the risks and opportunities for the UKand global economy, and practical solutions for a climate-changed world.
2nd November 2007 – Aberdeen Client Karting Challenge
The Bureau Veritas Industry division is holding an indoor Karting event for approximately 40 contacts and clients on the 2nd November at the Aberdeen indoor track.
29th-30th October in Amsterdam 2007 - Ethical Supply chain summit 2007
Amsterdam
Bureau Veritas sponsored the Ethical Supply chain summit 2007. This event took place on the 29th-30th October in Amsterdam . The Ethical Supply Chain Summit 2007 is the largest event in a long line of ethical procurement and sourcing conferences run by Ethical Corporation.
Friday 12th October 2007 - Bureau Veritas Golf Day
StavertonPark , Daventry Bureau Veritas hosted an exciting golf day at Staverton Park , Daventry on Friday 12th October. The event was attended by over 60 clients who endured the mature 18 hole championship standard course throughout the day.
Set in 140 acres of beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, with 4 small lakes and 64 American-style sand traps, the course proved challenging but enjoyable for all guests. All players relaxed late afternoon with a carvery meal and wine. Various competitions were run during the day and team and individual prizes were presented during the evening to recognise these.If you are interested in attending future events hosted by Bureau Veritas please contact emma.harraden@uk.bureauveritas.com
10th & 11th October 2007- CCFRA, Chipping Campden Occupational health and safety in the food industry
CCFRA organised a 2 day conference which focused on routes for promoting the strategy of the HSE in the food industry and addressed many areas including occupational rehabilitation, work-related stress and mental ill health and back injury and rehabilitation.
Bureau Veritas sponsored the conference, which provided a blend of both practical and essential information together with instructive case studies and acted as an excellent opportunity for delegates to network with colleagues who have similar responsibilities. Bureau Veritas exhibited throughout the event and was represented by experts within the industry.
9th October 2007 - London The Global Environment 2007 Dinner - Global Challenges, Global Solutions
The conference offered unrivalled opportunities to build and enhance working relationships in a stimulating environment. The Global Environment Dinner took place on the 9th October on board the MV Silver Sturgeon, which cruiseed past the iconic sights of London between Westminster and Greenwich .
Bureau Veritas hosted a table at the dinner, which provided a great opportunity to engage with those from a wide range of sectors and from across the world who are leading the debate on the key challenges of our time.
For more information please visit the website : www.ciwem.org
25th - 26th September 2007
Bureau Veritas sponsored Construction News Green Week
In September 2007 was the launch of the inaugural Construction News Green Week. We were pleased to be partnering with Construction News as a headline sponsor.
Bureau Veritas sponsored two of their employees, John Chernouski (Project Services Manager) and Kellie Lindsay (Technical Administrator) from their Industry division.
They successfully completed a very grueling mountain walk in aid of the charity: Friends of ANCHOR.
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