Sheq conferences and workshops from Feb 2012
September 6th, 2011
Occupational safety, health, environment and quality (sheq) risk management conferences and workshops in Africa from February 2012, are listed here.
Feb 6 -9 Investing in African Mining Indaba, International Convention Centre, Cape Town
Feb 7 -8 Peace Support conference at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, hosted by Defence Web
Feb 20 -22 North Africa Technical Conference and Exhibition, Cairo, Egypt; phone 972 952 9393, fax 972 952 9435, spedal@spe.org
Feb 20 -23 African Water Association, 16th event, Marrakech, Morocco; www.afwa-hq.org
Feb 21 -23 Africa Energy Indaba, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Adopted by the World Energy Council (WEC) as African regional event of WEC, by South African National Energy Association (SANEA) and World Energy Council; 011 463 9184, celine@siyenza.za.com or www.energyindaba.co.za
Feb 28 -March 2 Africa Roads, Johannesburg, Africa’s premier C-level forum focusing on investment into infrastructure development and maintenance, at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg; www.terrapinn.com/2012/africaroads/index.stm
March 2012 conferences
March 6 -7 Healthcare in Africa, Cape Town
March 6 -8 Power Generation and Steel Production expo and conference, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria; www.powerandsteelexpo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=36&Itemid=80
March 11 -13 IBTTA Transportation Summit South Africa, Cape Town, models of financing and operations of user-financed road infrastructure, technological innovations and policy for toll roads
March 13 -16 Aeromed Africa conference and exhibition, International Convention Centre, Cape Town
March 14 African indigenous research and development initiatives, international conference; Johannesburg
March 15 Responsible Care Process Safety workshop in Durban; rcare@mweb.co.za
March 16 Responsible Care Process Safety workshop in Johannesburg; rcare@mweb.co.za
March 15 -16 Mining Hazardous Chemical Waste and Water Management, at Global Prospectus, Randburg; 011 781 6222, martin@globalprospectus.com.
March 19 Public health physicians of Nigeria, scientific conference and meeting of Association of public health physicians of Nigeria (APHPN); Calabar, Nigeria
March 26 Agricultural and Food Solutions for Africa summit at JB Belmont Hotel, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Business, state and researchers present impacts, strategies, best practice, methodologies, viability, sustainability and profitability of agriculture. Presenters include Edward W Lutaaya, minister of Agriculture and Food Security or Uganda, Grace Mijiga Mhango, director of Women in Agribusiness in Sub-Saharan Africa (WASAA) based in Malawi, Dr Jude Ssebuwufu, director of Institute of Ethics and Development Studies in Uganda, Dr Evans Sikinyi of Seed Trade Association of Kenya, Dr Mwamburi Mcharo, manager of High Value Non-Staple Crops Programme in Uganda, Prof JH Nyeko Pen-Mogi, vice chancellor of Gulu University in Uganda, Prof Magembe, minister of Agriculture of Tanzania, Judith Payne, e-business advisor of USAID EGAT/I&E/ICT in Kenya, Dr Hezron Mogaka, director of NRM&B programme in Uganda, Drake Mubiru, SRO of National Agriculture Research Organisation in Uganda, Dr Kodjo P Abassa, agricultural advisor and coordinator of Biotechnology Program of UNECA, Peter Muchoki Njoroge, chair of Competition Commission in Kenya, Dr Monty P Jones, executive director of FARA in Ghana, Dr Evans Sikinyi, head of Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service and forestry specialst, Zachary Makanya, country coordinator of PELUM in Kenya, Dr Charles Ssekyewa, director of African Research and Documentation Centre in Uganda, Dr Anthony Mshandete, researcher at UDMS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in Tanzania, Dr Sarah Olembo, senior policy officer at AU REA in Ethiopia, Badi Omar, regional manager of Grainpro Inc in Kenya. Book on +2712 997 7676, baldwin@intelligentafrica.com or visit www.agrisummit.com
March 27 -28 Wind Power World Africa expo, part of Power and Electricity Africa, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 011 463 6001, enquiry.za@terrapinn.com
April 2012 conferences
April 12 Green Africa, Banjul, Gambia
April 16 -20 Non-Destructive Testing, International Convention Centre, Durban
April 17 -20 Mining History Congress, international event, Johannesburg
April 18 -22 Non-Destructive Testing, 18th world congress, WCNDT, Durban; WCNDT
April 24 -26 Health Research forum, International Convention Centre, Cape Town
April 25 -26 Managing the unexpected, two day seminar on health and safety in high reliability organisations (HROs), featuring systems specialist Anette Gebauer of Europe, culture and traumatology specialist David Broadbent of Australia, mining and behaviour specialist Francois Smith, and OH specialist Natalie Skeepers, hosted by Saacosh; 012 809 7600, mnel@saacosh.com
May 2012 conferences
May 10 Education and training standards challenge, Johannesburg
May 16 -18 Shercon, Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental Risk Management Conference and expo, at Sun City, hosted by Dekra; 012 6639413, marina.nel@dekra.co.za or 012 663 9413, victoria.kheswa@dekra.co.za
May 21 -23 Southern African Solar Energy conference, Sasec, inaugural event, Stellenbosch Technopark Protea Hotel, Western Cape, 021 406 6381, www.sasec.org.za
May 21 -24 Africa Utility week, and Water Utilities Africa, at Cape Town ICC; www.african-utility-week.com/en/index.php
May 22 -23 National Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Board (Noshebo) conference and expo, Krugersdorp, Silverstar Casino, including prevention of occupational injuries and diseases in all sectors, products and services to ensure safe workplace conditions. Delegates include occupational medical practitioners, safety engineers, clinical medicine, psychological equipment, preventative medicine, electronic measuring of exposure to noise, vibration, radiation, dust, solvents, gases, chemical sampling equipment, hazardous exposure; Fair Consultants, 021 713 3360, hosted by IoSM /OHSAP, aligned with SAIOH and SAPEMA.
May 22 -23 Africa Utility Week, at Johannesburg Expo Centre, themed on renewable energy applications. Pre-conference workshops on May 21. Exhibition starts on May 21. Site visits on May 24; 021 700 3558, 082 562 7844, annemarie.roodbol@clarionevents.com
May 22 Mobility, Migration, Development and Environment, Pretoria
May 23 -25 Water Africa, Abuja, Nigeria; www.ace-events.com
May 23 -25 West Africa Water, and West Africa Building and Construction, at Abuja International Conference Centre, Nigeria; +44 1902 428766, info@ace-events.com
May 23 Industrial Sustainability conference, Johannesburg
May 27 -30 Value in Sustainable Business Practices; Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal
May 28 -30 Southern Africa Oil Gas and Energy, Johannesburg, 011 880 7052, amanda@glopac-partners.com or www.petro21.com/events/?id=724
May 30 -June 1 South Africa Property Owners’ Association International Convention and Property Exhibition, International Convention Centre, Durban
May ,, Mining excellence Africa, in Johannesburg; office@fleminggulf.com or visit www.fleminggulf.com
June 2012 conferences
June 5 -13 Sampling and Assay best practice in African mining, by SAIMM
June 7 Responsible Care Product Stewardship workshop in Johannesburg; rcare@mweb.co.za
June 8 Responsible Care Product Stewardship workshop in Durban; rcare@mweb.co.za
June 19 -21 OSH Expo Africa hosted by Montgomery, Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg; 011 835 1565, charleneh@montgomeryafrica.com
June 23 -27 Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Project Management, 8th world event, International Convention Centre, Durban
June 24 -30 African Biological Safety conference, third annual event, by African Biologial Safety Associataion (AfBSA), at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesbur, for practitioners of biological safety, biosecurity, membership 165 from 30 countries, supported by International Federation of Biological Safety Association (IFBSA), two days of pre-conference courses, four days of presentations and panels, exhibits of technology, laboratory design, services, product safety, delegates from IFBA, EGBSA, ABSA, EBSA, APBA, ABNET, pharmaceutical, energy, occupational health, engineers, AU, ECOWAS, EAC, BECA, WHO, CDC; admin@afbsa.org or wtonui@afbsa.org or afbsa@afbsa.org
June 25 -29 Africa Rail, Johannesburg; Terrapin
June 25 -29 African Ports and Harbours, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
June 25 -29 Signalling and Train Control World, part of Africa’s leading and only rail industry event, Africa Rail, themed on rail safety, operations, technologies, 1900 visitors, for rail operators, signalling and communications technology providers, IT providers, state bodies; Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
June 27 -July 1 IMO fishing vessel safety conference, 106th session. Including diplomatic conference for adopting an agreement on implementation of a Protocol on Torremolinos International Convention for Safety of Fishing Vessels, and amend technical provisions. Safety of fishermen and fishing vessels, overcoming technical and legal obstacles, reduce fatalities by an international regime. Endorsed by Maritime Safety Committee (MSC). The Agreement would lead to countries which are party, to consider implementation of technical requirements of the Torremolinos Protocol as a new, legally binding instrument, offering a firm foundation to implement amended technical provisions. International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is the UN agency responsible for safety and security of shipping and prevention of marine pollution by ships. At Misty Hills, Gauteng, CPD 2 points; SAIMM www.imo.org or media@imo.org or Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/imo-un/collections or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/imohq or Twitter http://twitter.com/imohq
June ,, Mining Health and Safety Africa, in Johannesburg; office@fleminggulf.com or visit www.fleminggulf.com
July 2012 conferences
July ,, HSE and Security Africa, in Johannesburg; office@fleminggulf.com or visit www.fleminggulf.com
August 2012 conferences
Aug 1 -3 Mine Safe, by SAIMM, at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park; SAIMM
Aug 24 West Africa Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, Washeq conference of regulators, industry leaders, state officials, business CEOs, safety and environmental professionals to identify problems, formulate recommendations, develop best practice and safety standards at work; Ghana, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Homowo Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana, http://www.sheqfoundation.org
Aug 25 -27 Occupational Health Needs of workers, biological, physical and psychosocial care, Johannesburg, organised by African Regional Association of Occupational Health (ARAOH) congress and South African Society of Occupational Medicine (SASOM); +27 (0)12 803 7418, info@sasom.org
Aug 29 -Sep 1 International Education Association of South Africa Conference, Southern Sun Cape Town
September 2012 conferences
Sep 5 Health Informatics, second African conference; Gaborone Botswana
March 27 -28 Bio-energy World Africa, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, on biogas, biomass, biofuel, 011 463 6001, enquiry.za@terrapinn.com or www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/bio-energy-world-africa/index.stm
Sep 6 -7 Intermodal Africa, transport and logistics, International Convention Centre, Durban
Sep 11 -14 Noshcon hosted by Nosa at Drakensberg Champagne Sports Resort
Sep 13 Responsible Care Transport workshop in Johannesburg; rcare@mweb.co.za
Sep 14 Responsible Care Transport workshop in Durban; rcare@mweb.co.za
Sep 15 -18 International Small Business Congress and Expo, Sandton Convention Centre
Sep 17 -21 Platinum conference, by SAIMM, at Sun City near Rustenburg, CPD 4 points; SAIMM
Sep ,, Mining Africa, in Johannesburg; office@fleminggulf.com or visit www.fleminggulf.com
Sep Rail Africa, in Johannesburg; office@fleminggulf.com or visit www.fleminggulf.com
Sep 19 -21 Platinum conference by SAIMM, international event, Sun City, including mining safety performance leadership, platinum group metals. Platinum mining has led the way in safety performance improvement in mining, with significant reductions in injuries and deaths in recent years. Many technological innovations were developed and tested in platinum mining. Themed on Platinum as A Catalyst for Change, fifth international event, 400 delegates. Presentations include community and social impact, risk management, safety initiatives, environment and sustainability, impact of increasing cost of utilities, mine design and layout, Mining Charter, mining legislation, research and development. Technical visits on Monday 17 and Friday 21 September, technical sessions Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 September. Weekends before and after the conference are for social activities. Supported by Engineering Council of SA. CPD 3 points; http://www.saimm.co.za
Sep 19 -21 South African Council of Shopping Centres Congress, International Convention Centre, Durban
Sep 19 -23 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD), biennial, three trade days, followed by two public airshow days, seventh event, at AFB Waterkloof, Centurion, Pretoria, Tshwane. Including Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industry Association (AMD), ARMSCOR, Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA), supported by Department of Defence, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Transport, Department of Science and Technology, homelands security, humanitarian relief, disaster management, freight and forwarding services, search and rescue technology, African air, land and sea capabilities
October 2012 conferences
Oct 8 -12 Wastecon, by Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), themed on ‘Wrestling with Waste, Employment, Environment and Engineering’, in East London; www.iwmsa.co.za
Oct 16 Viridis Africa, clean technologies and business investment conference, Johannesburg
Oct 18 -21 International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) conference on Small and Medium Enterprise OH, Learning from Good Practices in Small Workplaces; in Accra, Ghana, edith.clarke@ghsmail.org
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