ISTR NOVEMBER SYMPOSIUM and AGM
Health and Safety in Travel and Transport
Wednesday 23rd - Thursday 24th November 2022
As post-pandemic travel recommences, this year's symposium will focus on health and safety in travel and transport. Bringing members and guests together in the National Railway Museum Conference Centre, we will hold our autumn symposium in York for the first time. Speakers will join us from higher education, private and public sectors. Topics will include travel risk assessment, emergency response, relocation of research facilities and transporting samples.
We will host a drinks reception and Symposium Dinner on the first evening, in the atmospheric surroundings of the Museum’s Station Hall. The Station Hall’s stunning collection spans over a century of railway history and includes prestigious royal carriages, including Queen Victoria’s personal saloon.
On the second day, the ISTR Annual General Meeting will be held at 14:00, after the main symposium concludes. All members are encouraged to attend the AGM and share in the discussion and shaping the future of your organisation.
Conference themes and confirmed speakers are outlined in the Programme below:
Themes:
- Relocation of facilities and research programme
- Travel risk management
- Travel and transport of dangerous goods, including import and export
Tickets are more limited than for our previous symposia, so we encourage you to make the most of this opportunity to meet and network with ISTR members and other safety professionals, at our first in person event since 2019. Book your place today!
Full Programme
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Time
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Wednesday 23 Nov (Day 1) Venue: Mallard Room
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11:00
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Symposium opens to delegates for registration, networking etc.
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12:00
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Lunch (finger buffet lunch provided)
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13:00
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Welcome and introduction to the symposium
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13:05
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“Safely moving research groups to a new Advanced Research Centre”
Jason Ratcliffe, Tradebe and
Dr. Phil Rodger, University of Glasgow Chemical Safety Adviser
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13:35
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“Moving Science: Getting your programmes and biorepository to a new home with confidence”
Tim Burke, Merrick & Company and former Branch Chief at the US Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate
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14:05
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“Role of the Department for Transport as regulator and insight into inspections”
Matthew Burr, Land Transport Security Inspector, Department for Transport
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14:25
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Q&A with the first 4 speakers
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14:30
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Short talk: “Where regulations mis-align in transport of biological agents”
Lauren Crawley, Oxford Biomedica
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14:40
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Short talk: “The importance of risk assessments when creating a comprehensive Waste Management Policy”
Jaspreet Chana, Engineering Safety Consultants
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14:50
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Q&A on the short talks
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14:55
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Break, refreshments
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15:15
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“An Approach to travel risk assessment; foreign and domestic”
Josh Arnold, University Safety Co-ordinator, University of Manchester
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15:35
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“Executing a student group research visit to Uganda”
Dr. Jessica R. Hawkins; Senior Lecturer in Humanitarian Studies, The Humanitarian & Conflict Response Institute, University of Manchester
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16:05
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Short talk: “Overseas travel risk management at University of Hertfordshire.”
Sarah Wilson, University of Hertfordshire
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16:15
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“To be free to Travel and Academic Freedoms - the challenges and possibilities for risk management”
Martin Vinnell; Director, Regulated Services at University of Cambridge
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16:45
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Q&A with the second group of speakers.
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16:55
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Closing remarks from EC, thank today's speakers and outline of day 2 programme
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17.00
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Finish
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19.00
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Drinks reception: Station Hall, National Railway Museum
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19.30
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Symposium Dinner: Station Hall, National Railway Museum
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Time
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Thursday 24 November (Day 2) Venue Mallard Room
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09.30
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Open to delegates
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09.50
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Welcome and Introduction to Day 2
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10.00
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“Travel emergency management and the use of technology”
Marian Blokpoel, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
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10:30
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“Travel in a hostile environment” Ian Hackford, Glasgow School of Art
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11:00
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Q&A with the first two speakers
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11:05
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Short talk: “Bringing material back from Mars”
Chris Hews, Camfil and
Tim Burke, Merrick & Company
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11:15
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Short talk: “Transport of Monkey Pox samples for diagnostic testing during an outbreak”
Adam Stevenson, Head of Health and Safety, The Doctors Laboratory & Health Services Laboratories
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11:25
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Q&A on Short talks
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11:30
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Break, refreshments
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11:50
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Keynote session from the British Antarctic Survey
Part 1 “Transporting chemicals to the Antarctic and samples back to the UK”
Elaine Fitzcharles, British Antarctic Survey
Part 2 “Transporting people, fuel and equipment to the Antarctic, this year and in future seasons”
Chris Aldridge and Olivia Rees, British Antarctic Survey
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12.50
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Q&A on Keynote talks and thank today's speakers
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13:00
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Lunch (finger buffet lunch provided)
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14:00
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AGM
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15:00
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Closing remarks and promotion of 2023 events
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15.10
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Finish
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* Please note that while the programme is accurate when circulated, it is always possible that a speaker may not be able to attend on the day, in which case an alternative speaker will be provided
Venue: National Railway Museum Conference Centre, Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ
The Conference Centre has a dedicated entrance along Leeman Road almost opposite the National Railway Museum Car Park. Note: There is no access from the Main Museum Entrance.
Tickets: The Symposium ticket includes attendance at the 2-day symposium with lunch and refreshments during the symposium on both days.
Members can purchase an inclusive ticket to attend the 2-day Symposium, plus the Drinks Reception and Symposium Dinner at a preferential rate or attend the 2-day Symposium only.
Non-members are also welcome and can purchase an inclusive ticket to attend the 2-day Symposium, Drinks Reception and Symposium Dinner or attend the 2-day Symposium only,
Tickets are available for delegates who wish to bring a guest to the Drinks reception and Symposium Dinner.
Payment options: Online payment by card is the preferred payment method. Purchase orders are accepted but please remember to select this option when booking and upload a copy of your purchase order at the time of booking to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
Accommodation: Is NOT INCLUDED in the ticket price. Delegates are advised to make their own accommodation arrangements directly at one of the many venues available in the area. York Accommodation | Stay in York | Hotels, B&Bs, Self… | Visit York
Final details and refunds: Bookings close on Tuesday 14 November to enable catering requirements to be given to the NRM. Refunds for cancellations or non-attendance cannot be made after this date. If a delegate cannot attend, a colleague may take their place. Contact istr-eventssecretary@istr.org.uk to discuss. Any refund will be subject to a £25 administration charge.
Transport:
Nearest rail station - York (10 min walk)
Car parking - Free to delegates at the National Railway Museum Car Park, Leeman Rd (opposite the venue). Please Note: the car park closes at 6.30pm, therefore cars should not be left there during the Drinks Reception and Symposium Dinner.
