IIRSM Site Tour and Branch Meeting May 2012 Presented by: Frank Higgins on behalf of Kyle Bennie – Middle East Chairman International Institute of Risk & Safety Management

Thank You IIRSM Middle East would like to thank Frank Higgins IIRSM ME Spokesperson (AUD) Arkhan for providing their facilities tonight

Think Safety – Al Bushra are the Proud Sponsors of IIRSM Middle East BEAT THE SUMMERS WITH THE RIGHT PPE! Reflective Jackets Hard Hats Safety Shoes Safety Gloves Safety Glasses Coveralls And much much more

IIRSM UK Kyle Bennie Branch Chairman Policy & Guidance Dr. Amit Treasurer Funds & Sponsorship Nadeem Butt Vice-Chair Assist & Cover Chair Frank Higgins Spokesperson Abu Dhabi, membership development Jaya K. Spokesperson Dubai, membership development VACANT Venue, catering, speakers & materials Renjith Panicker Secretary MOM, records and publicity David Bass Committee Support David Bass Committee Support Organisation Chart

Vacancies within IIRSM ME IIRSM Events Organiser is VACANT Bharrat Raj highlighted interest in position

Up-coming Events – IIRSM Workshop IIRSM are planning to hold a Safety Workshop in November 2012 Key Note Speakers from various regions and Industries Ministry of Labour updates HSE Law and Liability HSE product information and exhibition Networking Gala Dinner

Charity Events - Members opportunities Walk for Breast Cancer Logos Hope Charity Ship anchors - Supported by DP World Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs Dubai Autism Centre Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE Red Crescent Society Mission to Seafarers Not only to wear IIRSM T-shirts and promote but to join in on a good cause!

Future Branch Plans 2012 JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPTOCTNOVDEC Type of Meeting. BMST +BMBMST+BMBM ST+BMBMAGMST+BMWorkshopBM Branch Topic Discussion - Subcontra ctors Safety Definitions HSE Suppliers for Summer Discussion - Involving employees in HSE Managing Hot Climate, Discussion – TBC Volunteers indoor site visit + Branch meeting Multi Place of Meeting. DXBAUHDXB AUH Arkan DXBTBC DXBTBC

Ministry of Labour Commitment IIRSM Middle East has committed to assist the Ministry of Labour with the review of Construction Code at a Federal Level. There is a selected IIRSM ME Review panel at present; IIRSM ME Lead Review Panel;  Frank Higgins – Team Leader  Matt Cox  Robert Doughty  Dr. Haridas Nair Sub focus groups will be established to assist specific subjects and technical areas of the Construction code, IIRSM ME members situated within the U.A.E have the opportunity to be an active reviewer on such sub focus groups voluntarily if they; 1.) Volunteer 2.) Have competence, experience and qualifications against the subject 3.) Provide time to attend external meetings, MoL meetings and meet deadlines. Please note: this is not a employment opportunity or a financially ran exercise this is a voluntary opportunity for safety professionals to improve the regions codes and assist the Ministry of Labour. Great for your CPD, IPD, CV and for the benefit of working within the U.A.E

Ministry of Labour Opportunity Focus Group 02 – Cranes and Lifting equipment  Review Team Leader Vacant  Reviewer 2 Vacant  Reviewer 3 Vacant  Reviewer 4 Vacant The Deadline to nominate yourself as a reviewer for Focus group 02 is Thursday 31 st May we already have a lot of CV’s to review so get them in ASAP! The appointed panel will be ed to everyone next week, there are more focus group in the near future so aware. To volunteer, – or To consider; Review must be complete before 20 th June 2012 Must attend external meetings in Dubai and/or Abu Dhabi (and with MoL) Must be able to work as a team / review current legislation Frank Higgins and Matt Cox will review all comments by focus group 02. points of contact

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Past Event P&O Maritime Site Tour – 30 th November 2011

Anabeeb & Arkan Tour

Past Branch Meetings

Personal Membership Overview of Member Benefits Career and Professional Development Online CPD Scheme Training discounts through trusted partnerships Student Initiatives Industry recognised designatory letters Networking Safety Groups UK (SGUK) meetings (free to IIRSM Members) Regional Branches (UK & International) Member events Information Resources IIRSM Newsletter (monthly) Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Magazine (monthly) Health and safety technical helpline Legal helpline (UK law) HSW Website (Free subscription to IIRSM members) Publications discounts Discounted Events Accreditation Scheme Accredited Trainers, Providers and Courses Joining IIRSM provides you with a host of membership benefits. These benefits are aimed to help you develop your career and personal development in the health and safety industry.

Corporate Membership Corporate Membership Benefits: Accurate up to date information to keep you on top of the latest issues both nationally and internationally Industry leading literature providing practical solutions for organisations of all sizes and shapes Providing members with a forum through which they can make their views heard Providing members with many opportunities including prestigious events, to network, entertain and share best practice IIRSM corporate member’s logo Access to training and trainer accreditation IIRSM members also qualify for special discounts on training and products Corporate Membership Values IIRSMs vision is that health and safety becomes a priority for everybody. By becoming Corporate Members we expect organisations to: Maximise their potential through a positive and demonstrable commitment to the health, safety and welfare of their employees. Regard health and safety as an integral part of the way they do business. Develop safe systems of work. Promote best practice and help and support their safety professionals to achieve the highest standards of professional competence. Develop policies and systems to allow worker engagement in health and safety at all levels within the organisation. In return, IIRSM will commit to provide Corporate Members with the support that they need in order to deliver a safer and healthier workplace.

IIRSM Middle East Membership package Middle East Membership Benefits: Accurate up to date information to keep you on top of the latest issues nationally Logo space on IIRSM ME letter headed paper Logo space on all IIRSM ME presentations Logo space on IIRSM ME webpage (Middle East section only) Allocated space at all IIRSM ME meetings for a free standing advertising banner (HSE related) Invitation for the sponsor to attend all branch meetings New to IIRSM ME

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