Invitation to knowledge event

Working (z)under tension

Wednesday 12 June 2024

We would like to invite you to our knowledge event on Wednesday 12 June 2024 with the theme
"Working (z)under voltage", a day dedicated to raising awareness and knowledge on safety against electrification. The event provides an excellent opportunity to share experiences, gain new insights and explore the latest developments in safety.

Location: Fort Altena in Werkendam 

Learning from accidents: electrifying employees near high-voltage cable

Incidents due to high voltage are almost always very serious and must be controlled to the maximum extent possible. Mathijs provides insight into the investigation and areas for improvement that should prevent incidents in the future.

Workshops

Below are the 5 workshops you can choose from. When registering, you can indicate your preference for 3 workshops.

Workshop 1: Van Heurck

Speaker: Dries van Heurck

Pathway, milestones and choices for ideal workwear

How do I arrive at the right clothes and what are the choices? What does a route look like, what are the milestones and stakeholders, and what standards and comfort features should I take into account.

Workshop 2: Gore

Speaker: Michael & Miguel

Arc flash protection in the light of Comfort

High arc protection, without any compromise on comfort, by using special PYRAD® multinorm clothing concepts.

Workshop 3: E-PBM

Speaker: Markwin Boudesteyn

PPE standards for the electrician explained in practice

How to achieve the right protection with PPE, while maintaining wearing comfort. Different testing methods are discussed and products can be tested briefly.

Workshop 4: Behaviour

Speaker: Rick van der Heide

How to create support for personal safety

By having a good dialogue with employees, you work together to improve safety culture. But how do you do that and how can you work together to achieve it?

Workshop 5: Atlas

Speaker: Mark Slijkhuis

From toe to heel: autonomy of the foot

Well-fitting work shoes are important to work safely and comfortably. Every foot is different, which is why Altas has developed the FIT insole. This uses flowmould technology to ensure that each sole is individually tailored to the arch of the foot.

Mathijs Bakker

Keynote speaker

Mathijs is Manager Safety at DuraVermeer Division Infra

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Working (z)under tension

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