Conference Day Two: Monday 15th December 2008

09:00 Chairman’s Welcome And Opening Remarks

Accident Prevention And Investigation

09:10 “Build Safe Dubai”: Mitigating The Risk Of Crane Accidents Through Effective HSE Strategies, Ongoing Training, Inspection And Maintenance

• Counting the cost of poor safety
• Spearheading improvement in crane safety
• Ensuring that standards are raised and implemented

Christopher Doyle
Head of EHS & Sustainability CEMEA, BOVIS LEND LEASE & Co-Chairperson
BUILD SAFE DUBAI

09:50 Crane Accident Investigation: Effective Investigation And Learning To Prevent Repeat Mistakes

• Criteria for selecting a construction accident expert
• Techniques for effectively working with your expert
• Ensuring a transparent, fact-finding accident investigation that will yield lessons for the future

Houssam Zammam
Divisional Manager of Cranes, Elevators and Lifting Equipment
TÜV SÜD MIDDLE EAST

11:00 The Financial Benefits Of Installing Anti-Collision Systems On Cranes

• Investment in anti-collision systems as a sound business decision
• Preventing accidents often caused by human error
• Increasing site productivity and encouraging a safer working environment

Bob Jennings
Director
Load Systems International

11:40 Interactive Panel Discussion

In this exclusive panel discussion, our expert speakers will tackle the issues that that are important to you. This is your opportunity to participate in an interactive solution finding discussion. Air your views with speakers and develop practical solutions that you can immediately implement in your business to optimize your operations.

Topics include:

• Operator recruitment and training – ensuring operators are competent and certified to your specifications
• Ensuring safe lifting and operation in high rise construction projects
• Best practice in crane maintenance and accreditation
• Implementing safe operation when working near pylons and power lines
• Health and safety requirements: exceeding expectations
• Hire vs. buy and second hand vs. new: your experiences and opinions

Chaired by:

Shata Mahdiyone
Lifting Operations Manager
AL FUTTAIM CARILLION

Panellists:

Sami Deek Project Director AL SHAFAR GENERAL CONTRACTING

Glyn Swannack Plant Manager DUTCO BALFOUR BEATTY

Christopher Doyle Head of EHS & Sustainability CEMEA, BOVIS LEND LEASE & Co-Chairperson BUILD SAFE DUBAI

13:40 Developing An In-House Crane Operator Training Guide For Effective Communication With 3rd Party Trainers To Guarantee Desired Results

• Identifying the shortcomings in crane operator training
• Taking the lead in ensuring adequate training for operators though creating detailed training requirements
• Communicating training requirements to training companies to ensure operator competency is achieved

Shata Mahdiyone
Lifting Operations Manager
AL FUTTAIM CARILLION

14:20 Heavy Lift Logistics: Transportation Of 520MT DHDT Reactors – From Conception To Delivery

• Identification of challenges in an historical case study of heavy lift transportation in inland transportation
• Working with bridge construction and crane logistics

Sunil Yeole
Logistics – Heavy Lifts Manager
PETROFAC ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

15:30 Examining The Three Main Reasons For Accidents In Crane Use And Strategies For Change

• Lack of use of trained erection and servicing experts
• Unsafe ground conditions and insufficient outrigger support
• Incorrect rigging and incorrect use of rigging equipment

TBC

16:10 Insurance Packages And Claims Management For Heavy Machinery Accidents

• Insurance as the responsibility of individual companies
• Managing risks through insurance
• Choosing the best, most comprehensive package for your company’s needs

Debasis Basu
Regional Corporate Manager
AXA INSURANCE GULF

16:50 Chairman’s Closing Remarks

17:00 End Of Conference

[ Register Now] · [ Next: Prices & Discounts ]