Theme: “Heat Stress and Welding Fume”

Objective/ or Goal: To have an open discussion investigation on the sampling methodology, laboratory analysis, sampling media and reporting on the results as per the legislative requirements and to come to a conclusion on the best way of measurement.

The Programme could be as follows:

Session 1: “Heat Stress management”

Objective/ or Goal: Getting back to basics, the origin, and the effective and correct use of the WBGT index, latest research, identification of Heat Stress illnesses and treatment there-of. Including a Q&A session.

Presenter:  Schu Schutte

Session 2: “Welding fume and different type(s) of sampling media”

Objective/ or Goal: To have an open discussion and investigation on the sampling methodology, laboratory analysis, sampling media and reporting on the results as per the legislative requirements and to come to a conclusion on the best way of measurement. Special attention will be given to IOM samplers.

Facilitator: Lloyd Askham

Programme:

08:00 – 08:30: Arrival and registration

08:30 – 11:20: Heat Stress Management (Schu Schutte)

11:20 – 11:40: Coffee and Tea break

11:40 – 13:40: Facilitated open discussion on Welding Fumes and the use of IOM Samplers (Lloyd Askham)

13:40 – The End and Lunch.

SAIOH CPD Points awarded: 0.5 points for attending this Mini-Conference

Cost: This is a paid event, and any profit will be for the SAIOH Gauteng Branch and the OH AIA Ass.

In-person attendance : R950/SAIOH member, and R1,050/non-SAIOH member.

On-line attendance: R630/SAIOH member, and R670/non-SAIOH member

Any company /OH AIA, special rate for On-line attendance only (for 5 or more persons):

R1 900/group registration (contact Kate Smart - info@saioh.co.za - for a bulk invoice)