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FREE WWT TRAINING EVENT ON TW AND BEHAVIOUR
Working Well Together London and Southeast Group event
On Wednesday 14th August 2013 a free Safety and Health Awareness Day for all within the Construction and Infrastructure Industry is being held at the Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy in Ilford Essex.
The event is described as the “first of its kind Construction and Infrastructure event in London” which aims to raise awareness of key health and safety issues and provide practical advice. For further information call: 07976 132 302 or email: chris.garrow@morgansindall.com
Event Programme
This event is aimed at large and small companies particularly those involved in work such as refurbishments, new build and infrastructure projects and will be based on five themes:
Various activities will be available on the day which will be based around the above themes and include presentations as well as exhibitions. The day will include:
- Guest Speakers the HSE, CITB and Crossrail
- Short training sessions around the five themes
- Various exhibitors
- Academy Tour and how Crossrail is being constructed
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