Your health and safety events calendar for 2023

When it comes to health and safety, we at Oxford Plastics have been at the centre of site safety for over 35 years – making us experts in all things prevention. We have compiled our top picks for your health and safety calendar this 2023. Ranging from events and trade shows, to awareness weeks and campaigns for all things construction, utilities and transport.
March
Event: Health and Safety in Construction (Virtual)
This networking event is held virtually over zoom with a set topic and speaker. The event is intended for those that are responsible for health and safety within their organisation.
Date: 2nd March 2023
Find out more here: https://www.builders.org.uk/events/virtual-networking-health-and-safety-in-construction-march/
Event: Health and Wellbeing at Work
This is the UK’s largest event dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, safety, behaviour and culture of today’s workforce across all industries.
Date: Tuesday 14th – Wednesday 15th 2023
Find out more here: https://healthwellbeingwork.co.uk/
April
Event: The NFB Construction Summit 2023
The theme of this year’s Summit is “The Future of Construction; Leading for Success”. The day will be split into two distinct sessions which focuses on ‘people & culture’ and ‘digital transformation’. There will be three key speakers which will discuss cyber security, challenging roles within construction and 'The emerging and ongoing storm in mental health and construction’.
Date: Thursday 20th April 2023
Find out more here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-construction-summit-2023-tickets-440392996307
Event: Fire Safety Event
This tradeshow is the largest UK fire safety event for professionals which looks at the latest products and solutions to improve fire safety and work safety management.
Date: Tuesday 25th April – Thursday 27th April 2023
Find out more here: https://www.firesafetyevent.com/
May
Event: Safety & Health Expo
The Safety & Health Expo connects health and safety professionals with peers from various industries and sectors to help them stay on top of legislation, best practice and experience the latest technological solutions from industry trailblazers.
Date: Tuesday 16th May – Thursday 18th May 2023
Find out more here: https://www.safety-health-expo.co.uk/en/home.html
Event: Utility Week Live
This live event gives you access to the latest innovations, insights and solutions to the most critical challenges facing your business.
Date: Tuesday 16th May – Wednesday 17th May 2023
Find out more here: https://www.utilityweeklive.co.uk/
Event: Concrete Expo
The Concrete Expo is the UK’s most innovative trade show for the concrete industry which brings together trade professionals working with concrete, or in the concrete supply chain. The event focuses on technology, chemicals, eco-solutions and sustainability.
Date: Tuesday 2nd May – Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Find out more here: https://www.ukconstructionweek.com/concrete-expo
September
Event: Gas Safety Week
This campaign is coordinated by the Gas Safe Register which provides a platform for the gas industry, consumer organisations and individuals to focus communication about gas safety all in one week.
Date: TBC
Find out more here: https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/gassafetyweek/
Event: Build Show
This tradeshow attracts trade visitors nationwide who are eager to learn, share and develop their knowledge whilst discovering new products and solutions. There will be a variety of exhibitors in Health & Safety, including IOSH and RYE Safety to help professionals get the most out of wellbeing advise and best practice.
Date: Tuesday 3rd October – Thursday 5th October 2023
Find out more here: https://www.ukconstructionweek.com/build
November
Event: London Build Expo
The London Build Exp offers a unique experience for attendees that is split over two days, with a variety of speakers shared across 8 stages and over 350 exhibitors. The event includes mental health in construction, fire safety and sustainability.
Date: Wednesday 15th November – Thursday 16th November 2023
Find out more here: https://www.londonbuildexpo.com/welcome
Event: Road Safety Week
This campaign is Brake's biggest road safety campaign. It invites thousands of schools, organisations and communities to get involved to share the important road safety message every year.
Date: TBC
Find out more here: https://www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week
As well as health and safety events, here at Oxford Plastics, our site safety range of products are designed and manufactured to be long-lasting, high-quality, problem-solving equipment that minimises the risk of hazards. Find out more about our comprehensive range of products or get in touch with our friendly team today.
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