Safety Reps’ Conference 25 June 2026

Safety Reps’ Conference 2026

A dedicated CPD day for Health & Safety Representatives

Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Time: Full-day event
Venue: ibis Birmingham New Street
21 Ladywell Walk, Arcadian Centre, Birmingham B5 4ST

The Society is delighted to announce its second Safety Reps’ Conference - a dedicated day of continuing professional development for Health & Safety Representatives.

This one-day event will bring together safety reps from across the country to hear from expert speakers, share best practice, and strengthen their role in protecting members at work.

The programme will include sessions on:

• Working Time - making use of the regulations
• Menopause
• Asbestos/RAAC
• Stress in the Workplace
• Health & Safety with Disabled Workers

How to Apply

If you are interested in attending, please complete the application form here by 17:00 on Wednesday 18 February.

Please note that places are limited and will be allocated through a random selection process. All applicants will be contacted by 17:00 on Tuesday 24 February to advise them of the outcome of their application.

Attendance and Travel

Attendance at this event is free, and travel expenses will be covered by the SoR. Requests for funded accommodation through the application process will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please do not make any travel or accommodation arrangements until your place has been confirmed. Further details will be provided once your application has been approved.

We encourage you to save the date and consider attending this important CPD opportunity.

You can view the full programme below:

• 09:45 - 10:15 | Registration and Refreshments
• 10:15 - 10:30 | Introduction and Welcome by Rhys Martin
• 10:30 - 11:15 | The Working Time Directive with Mike Kidd
• 11:15-  11:25 | Break and Refreshments
• 11:25 - 12:10 | Menopause with Jenny Noble
• 12:10 - 13:00 | Lunch and Networking
• 13:00 - 13:45 | Asbestos/RAAC Steve White
• 13:45 - 14:30 | Stress in the Workplace with Doru Athinodorus
• 14:30 - 14:40 | Break and Refreshments
• 14:40 - 15:25 | Health and Safety with Disabled workers with Kerith Harris
• 15:25 - 15:30 | Summary and Close by Rhys Martin