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News Release from: Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) | Subject: Health and safety insurance
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 April 2006
Wembley highlights health and safety
insurance
Importance of health and safety insurance was highlighted last month after 3500 construction workers were evacuated from Wembley Stadium due to a partial roof collapse.
The importance of health and safety insurance was highlighted last month after 3500 construction workers were evacuated from Wembley Stadium due to a partial roof collapse Along with fines for not meeting its March completion deadline, Multiplex, the construction company overseeing the Wembley project, now faces losses of £125,000 for the loss of a day's work
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched a conference to help educate businesses about the complexities of health and safety insurance in the construction industry.
The conference will take place on 5 June 2006 and will provide professionals with practical advice about the insurance processes before and after a health and safety incident.
Other key themes will include:.
* Liability insurance - what are the different types and what does it mean for your company?.
* The importance of risk management and evaluation in coordinating a health and safety strategy.
* Fire prevention - how can construction workers and the works be protected?.
* The health and safety implications of major projects such as Terminal 5 and London 2012.
Find out about the insurers point of view.
* The impending changes to the CDM Regulations - what is the potential impact on improvised risk management?.
These issues will be presented by key figures in the construction and insurance industries, including:.
* Peter Rodgers, Director and Co-founder, Stanhope Plc and Chairman of Constructing Excellence and Strategic Forum for Construction (TBC).
* Andrew East - HSE.
* Bill Grose - ARUP.
* Kevin Province - Risk Engineering Solutions.
* Mike Evans - Head of Safety, T5.
* Mark Taylor - Marsh Risk Management.
* Lawrence Waterman - Interim Olympic Delivery Authority.
* Mark Grant - Weightmans.
* Richard Stott - Fugenex.
Put the dates in your diary now:.
Risk Management and Insurance in Construction conference 5 June 2006, Institution of Civil Engineers, London.
Book online at www.iceconferences.com.
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