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There are several upcoming industry courses and seminars taking place across the UK. Don’t miss out on a chance to improve your skills!

On 10th May, the Bradford Area Occupational Health and Safety Forum will be offering a free half-day “Fire Safety in the Workplace” seminar in Bradford. Visit the HSE page to find out how to reserve your spot

On 14th May, the College of Estate Management and UK Green Building Council will be offering an “Introduction to Sustainability in the Built Environment” course. The material is aimed at all who work in the built environment sector. Find out more (including cost and booking info).

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Tags: construction safety

The Little Hammer’s latest adventure has taken him to the beautiful French département of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.

Here he visited a small commune called Gordes. This settlement forms part of the Luberon Valley (sometimes also known as the Valley of the Calavon) .

Here’s the Little Hammer enjoying a breathtaking view of the Château de Gordes. This 11th century fortress is now a protected monument.

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The 2012 Greenbuild Expo will be hitting Manchester Central on 9th and 10th May!

From architects to housebuilders, contractors to designers – there’s something for everyone!

Show highlights this year include:

• Green Deal Debates
• Fabric First
• Regulation Revealed
• And more!

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Tags: Greenbuild

WWT (Working Well Together) is hosting a half-day safety lecture titled “This Won’t Happen To Me!” on 8th May at Yale College in Wrexham.

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Tags: construction safety

The West Dean College is offering a “Conservation and Repair of Masonry Ruins” course on their campus near Chichester from 8th to 11th May.

Learn how to assess structures, identify issues, and to maintain and repair without compromising the integrity of the structure.

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Tags: masonry

Grand Designs Live is back! From 5th to 13th May, Grand Designs Live will be taking over the ExCel in London. If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for your home – this is the place to find it.

The show features:

• The Grand Theatre
• The Live Kitchen Experience
• Ask An Expert
• Grand Interiors Theatre
• Workshops, competitions and more!

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British Glass (supported by the HSE) will be hosting the 2012 Glass Safety Conference on 3rd May at Stoke-on-Trent.

The conference will feature presentations from various industry experts, and will mark the official launch of the GLASS Charter 2020.

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Tags: glass safety

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) will be hosting a 1-day seminar on Water Safety at The Maple House on 26th April in Birmingham.

This seminar is ideal for architects, landscapers, and any who have water-conservation and safety related jobs or interests.

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Tags: water safety

The HSL (Health and Safety Laboratory) is holding a 1-day BOHS-approved LEV Course at their headquarters in Buxton on 3rd May.

If you own or are responsible for a LEV system, this workshop is for you!

Topics covered will include:

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Tags: LEV

Working Well Together (WWT) will be hosting two 1-day events for apprentices/students and small construction companies on 24th and 25th April.

Topics addressed will include:

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Tags: asbestos