Workshop sets new standards
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• THE 1989 Workshop Conference and Exhibition, at Telford, Shropshire, 11-12 October, is aiming at new standards. Potential exhibitors can apply now (see page 25).
For workshop managers and personnel, who should reserve dates in their diaries now, we have a topical programme concluding with a paper and question time on: BS 5750 — the qualification which may become a necessary qualification for any successful workshop.
The conference will be punctuated by a number of practical demonstrations.
• How do managers successfully comply with the new COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations? Linda Williams, principal inspector of factories, Health and Safety Executive, the first speaker, is the person to quiz. • What are the benefits of oil analysis? What difference does analysis really make? Castrol's Stewart Arklay will put his company's point of view and, like all speakers, be ready to answer questions.
Practical demonstrations on brake standards complete the Wednesday morning session.
• Too many trucks still fail their MoT. Take a fresh look at how workshops can attain the necessary standards with Gerry Hamill of the Vehicle Inspectorate.
• The Freight Transport Association has launched a workshop safety audit service. What may be wrong with your workshop? What's dangerous? What's illegal? The FTA's David Moody supplies the answers.
More practical demonstrations complete the first day.
For the majority, who attend both days of the conference, Thursday starts with a debate of municipal workshop standards.
• Emission standards are next on the list with views from David Hull, a Nederman expert, followed by practical demonstrations on components standards.
• Training standards is the first subject after lunch before we move on to British Standards, followed by coffee and another chance to look around the exhibition.