About
Health and Work Conference 2023
Wednesday 8th November, 9.30am - 2.15pm
Welcome to the Health and Safety Executive’s online portal for this year’s virtual Health and Work Conference on 8 November 2023.
This year’s conference focussed on four important topics and covered prevention methods, risk management and how employers can control exposures to some of the most common causes of work-related ill health across Great Britain’s workplaces.
Delegates heard from HSE’s health and work experts who provided the latest information around what you need to do manage the risks that cause work related ill health, current responsibilities as duty holders. Delegates collaborated online in interactive discussions, and question and answer sessions.
The conference was be hosted by Alison Wellens, Head of Work-related Stress, Respiratory Health, Asbestos and Musculoskeletal Disorders Policy.
Delegates elected to attend up to two out of the four sessions:
- Work related stress and mental ill-health: Exploring the causes, solutions and what employers must do to protect their workers
- Musculoskeletal Disorders: One Step Beyond - Taking a Proactive approach to Risk Management
- Respiratory Health: Creating the smart consumer
- Asbestos: Understanding your duty to manage
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Programme
Video on demand recordings of the sessions shown below are available to view now.
Health and Work Conference 2023
Wednesday 8th November 2023, 9:30am - 2:15pm
Welcome and overview of the event
Alison Wellens — Head of Work-related Stress, Respiratory Health, Asbestos and MSDs Portfolios, Health and Safety Executive
Opening address, introduction and overview of the day.
Workshops
Work related stress and mental ill-health
Exploring the causes, solutions and what employers must do to protect their workers
Jennifer Webster — Chartered Psychologist and Registered Occupational Psychologist, Health and Safety Executive
Elizabeth Goodwill — Head of Work-Related Stress and Mental Health, Health and Safety Executive
Chantelle Wilson — Work-Related Stress and Mental Health Policy Advisor, Health and Safety Executive
Denver Coulson — Head of Campaigns, Health and Safety Executive
Phoebe Smith — Chartered Psychologist and Technical Lead, Health and Safety Executive
Musculoskeletal Disorders
One Step Beyond - Taking a Proactive approach to Risk Management
Chris Quarrie — Specialist Inspector and Registered member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Health and Safety Executive
Matt Birtles — Principal Ergonomist, Health and Safety Executive
Respiratory Health
Creating the smart consumer
Duncan Smith — Chartered Occupational Hygienist,
David Towler — Chartered Occupational Hygienist,
Julie Wood — HM Principal Specialist Inspector Occupational Health, Health and Safety Executive
Asbestos
Understanding your duty to manage
Moya Woolley — Asbestos Policy Team Leader, Health and Safety Executive
Samantha Lord — Chartered Occupational Hygienist and Principal Specialist Inspector, Health and Safety Executive
Mark Crossley — Operational Policy Advisor, Health and Safety Executive
Conference close
Alison Wellens — Head of Work-related Stress, Respiratory Health, Asbestos and MSDs Portfolios, Health and Safety Executive
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