meetings 2026
Meetings begin at 10.00am (with coffee available from 9.30am) and finish at noon.
There is no need to book.
Sorry, we don’t have the facility to video or record our meetings at present.
There is no need to book.
Sorry, we don’t have the facility to video or record our meetings at present.
15 January 2026 @ 10:00 – BAWA BALLROOM
annual Legal Update
Richard Voke, Acuity Law LLP and Phil Newton, Pinsent Masons LLP
Richard and Phil will once again share their views on the significant events and associated cases from the last year and the implications of regulatory developments for us all going forward.
Richard and Phil will once again share their views on the significant events and associated cases from the last year and the implications of regulatory developments for us all going forward.
Thursday 26 March 2026 @ 10:00 – Concorde Room at BAWA
The HSE Review
Ian Whittles, HSE Inspector
Our much-appreciated annual talk from locally based HSE Inspector Ian Whittles in which he’ll cover some of last year’s significant accidents/prosecutions and what we can expect as subjects of focus from the HSE in 2026
Our much-appreciated annual talk from locally based HSE Inspector Ian Whittles in which he’ll cover some of last year’s significant accidents/prosecutions and what we can expect as subjects of focus from the HSE in 2026
THURsday 21 may 2026 @ 10:00 – BAWA ROOM 1
Conflict Resolution
Tommy Tucker, Health safety & security Training Consultant
With reports of violence and aggression on the increase in many industries and job roles, this subject is unfortunately more necessary than ever. Tommy will share practical and up to date learning from his wide and varied experience in the field to show people how to prevent and handle conflicts that occur in their workplace and give them the confidence to deal with difficult situations.
www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-tucker-b40a6268/?originalSubdomain=uk https://tommytuckertraining.co.uk
With reports of violence and aggression on the increase in many industries and job roles, this subject is unfortunately more necessary than ever. Tommy will share practical and up to date learning from his wide and varied experience in the field to show people how to prevent and handle conflicts that occur in their workplace and give them the confidence to deal with difficult situations.
www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-tucker-b40a6268/?originalSubdomain=uk https://tommytuckertraining.co.uk
Thursday 16 July 2026 @ 10:00 – BAWA Room 1
Martyn’s Law in application
Dave Storr, Head of Health safety and Security, Ashton Gate Stadium
As Head of Health safety and Security at one of the largest sports, conference and events venues Dave is ideally placed to share with the group the practical application of Martyn’s law as well as the wider challenges that come with events with tens of thousands of attendees.
www.linkedin.com/in/dave-storr-94133151/ https://www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk/
As Head of Health safety and Security at one of the largest sports, conference and events venues Dave is ideally placed to share with the group the practical application of Martyn’s law as well as the wider challenges that come with events with tens of thousands of attendees.
www.linkedin.com/in/dave-storr-94133151/ https://www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk/
Thursday 17 september 2026 @ 10:00 – BAWA Room 1
Dust control on Small Building Sites
Pragma + Associates
In this session led by Rosie MacKay but supported by representatives from tool and PPE suppliers we will look at the challenges and solutions, and new technology to support a genuine understanding of what is currently reasonably practicable in a sector which often struggles to implement effective controls.
https ://pragmaandassociates.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-mckay-4946798a/
In this session led by Rosie MacKay but supported by representatives from tool and PPE suppliers we will look at the challenges and solutions, and new technology to support a genuine understanding of what is currently reasonably practicable in a sector which often struggles to implement effective controls.
https ://pragmaandassociates.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-mckay-4946798a/
Thursday 19 november 2026 @ 10:00 – BAWA Room 1
Health & Safety in The Farming Sector
Yellow Wellies Farm Safety Foundation and David Warner
We are delighted to have representatives from The Yellow Wellies Farm Safety Foundation to shine a light on the issues in farming and what they do to help. They will be joined by Gloucestershire Farmer David Warner who will talk us through his journey from being a complacent “it’ll never happen to me” farmer, to being the advocate for safety he is today through an extremely painful life changing accident.
www.yellowwellies.org/farm-safety-foundation
Our AGM Formalities will also be done at 09:50 prior to this meeting.
We are delighted to have representatives from The Yellow Wellies Farm Safety Foundation to shine a light on the issues in farming and what they do to help. They will be joined by Gloucestershire Farmer David Warner who will talk us through his journey from being a complacent “it’ll never happen to me” farmer, to being the advocate for safety he is today through an extremely painful life changing accident.
www.yellowwellies.org/farm-safety-foundation
Our AGM Formalities will also be done at 09:50 prior to this meeting.
