Health, safety and wellbeing webinars for construction and the built environment

On 29 June we are running two webinars that all are welcome to join. Focusing on the impacts of health, safety and wellbeing today for those working in construction and the built environment, we will discuss a number of topics:

Our 10 am (UK time) session focuses fully on how to prioritize people to help drive best practice in health safety and wellbeing.

Our 6pm (UK time) session explores a few additional topics, including the impact of strategic digitalization and what this means in terms of accelerating best practice for health and safety professionals.

All health and safety professionals and business leaders in construction and the built environment are welcome to join us for one or both sessions.

Webinar 1 - Prioritizing people: Driving a positive culture of care for a sustainable, resilient future

A best practice model for health and safety, HR and business leaders in construction and the built environment

Date: 29 June 2021

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 (UK time)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increased awareness around physical and mental health, a new culture of care has emerged, with many large construction and real estate firms stepping up to boost physical and mental health support for their employees. But what has driven this? A far more important cultural shift has happened which if embraced has far reaching, powerful and really exciting benefits for organizations and the individuals that work for them. In this webinar we will reveal what this cultural shift is and introduce a new best practice model for prioritizing your people.

In this webinar we will discuss:

What is the right culture for unlocking people’s potential
What best practice is for workplace well-being and how can it create a more resilient organization
How prioritizing people unlocks innovation and in turn drives organizational resilience

Webinar 2 - The new world of construction

Best practice for resilient health safety and well-being programs

Date: 29 June 2021

Time: 18:00-19:00 (UK time)

In the race to protect their workers from today’s evolving risks and hazards, and to enhance their operational agility, organizations across the globe are taking steps to create a safer, more people-centric construction industry. Leading organizations have begun to do this by connecting their health, safety and well-being (HSW) initiatives with wider business strategies. Not only are these strategies helping them safeguard and prioritize their workers, but it is unlocking new commercial opportunities – and this is just the beginning.

Health, safety and well-being, HR and business leaders in construction are invited to join BSI expert speaker, Kate Field as she explores three core principles professionals need to transform their organization’s HSW program:

Culture of change: How a mindset of prevention and proactiveness paired with a standards-based approach to HSW can boost organizational resilience and competitiveness.
Prioritizing people: How prioritizing the well-being and equality of workers can improve workforce productivity, agility and brand trust.
Strategic digitalization: How investing in the right technology will not only protect workers, but will deliver long-term commercial success.

Kate will also introduce BSI’s new best practice model on Prioritizing People, which provide a framework for unlocking the potential of individuals and the organization they work for.

Our expert speakers

Kate Field

Kate Field (CMIOSH)- Global Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing at BSI

Kate Field drives BSI’s global strategy for creating a safer and healthier workplace. An ambassador for cultural change, that puts wellbeing, equality, safety and health at the forefront, Kate inspires colleagues and stakeholders globally to make a difference.

With over 20 years’ industry experience in occupational health, safety and wellbeing, Kate is a recognized consultant, trainer, lecturer, and speaker. Prior to joining BSI, Kate was Head of Information and Intelligence at the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, leading on H&S research strategy and technical content globally.

Kate started her career with the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) in the UK, first as a regulatory Inspector, and then into policy where she led initiatives to tackle workplace health risks. Kate has several years of consultancy experience in securing, developing, and delivering health and safety programmes for several international clients.

Xavier Alcaraz (Join us at 6pm webinar only)

Xavier Alcaraz (CIH, CSP) - Managing Principal, National Safety Practice Director

Mr. Xavier Alcaraz has over 20 years of professional experience in industrial hygiene, safety, and building science disciplines. Mr. Alcaraz is the National Safety Practice Director and supports both regional and global clients. He provides strategic leadership to develop and grow the Safety consulting practice area. He has a long track record of partnering with clients to develop proactive and cost-effective management solutions that improve EHS performance, exceed compliance, and integrate safety management systems into their business culture. His client base spans a multitude of industries including municipal agencies, electronics, semiconductor, government, construction, traditional manufacturing, life sciences, petroleum, insurance, schools, etc.