Are slips injuries a problem for your business?

Footwear with slip-resistant properties could make a difference. Attend this free one-day seminar to find out more.

Who should attend?

Footwear procurement managers

Why should you attend?

Slips (and trips) at work represent 33% of all reported major injuries and cost employers like yourselves over £500m a year plus £800m in costs to society. Selecting the right footwear can be a cost-effective way to help reduce accidents.

Speakers

Keynote speakers will be from the Health and Safety Executive, The Health and Safety Laboratory, SATRA and the footwear supply industry and the event is sponsored by DTI. There will also be case study presentations from large organisations on their experiences on footwear selection.

Topics

• Importance of footwear in preventing slips at work
• Current tests and legal standards on safety footwear
• Planning footwear trials and choosing the right footwear
• How to get more out of your supplier
• Future developments in Standards

Using the right footwear can not only protect your staff from injuries, but also protect your business – become an intelligent customer!

If you are interested in reducing your slips accidents and want to come along to the event, please contact Iain Nicol, DTI/Office of Science and Innovation on 020 7215 1408 or email iain.nicol@dti.gov.uk