Each Visit has been CPD approved by FOM

2 credits for each visit

Workplace Visits

 

**All visits will take place on the afternoon of Monday 16th June 2025 ahead of the main Conference; most begin at 14.00 hours unless otherwise specified and last for 90 – 120 minutes**

 

CPD accreditation: it is hoped that some visits will be approved for CPD points by FOM.  The application has been made and the outcome will be posted here as soon as it is available.

Please book your preference at the time of registering, using the on-line registration system.  All places are subject to availability and numbers are very limited on some of the visits.  There are also minimum numbers on various visits this year, so the line-up may be prone to change according to uptake.

These visits have been chosen and developed for their educational value to delegates.  They represent unique opportunities for insights into aspects of occupational health which delegates may not usually have access to.   The visits are available to full delegates only.

For Visits not in Brighton, transport may be arranged, depending on uptake.  You will be asked about this when you book.

If there is a charge to attend a visit, this is shown within the description.  However, because of high numbers of late cancellations/no shows for visits in previous years, a charge of £40 will be made if delegates cancel within two weeks of their visit or fail to arrive on the day. This system is intended to ensure that drop-out levels are as low as possible.  No deduction will be made unless the place on the visit is cancelled after 1st June 2025 or the participant fails to arrive on the day.

  1. Gatwick Airport

This is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at one of the UK’s largest and busiest airports.  The visit will include observing the security area, baggage handling and airside environment.  It will also incorporate a Q and A session with one of the senior operational staff.  All attendees will need to provide a copy of their passport prior to the visit and also ensure they bring the original on the day.

2. Goodwood Estate (near Chichester, West Sussex)

Goodwood is an 11,000 acre estate and home to the world renowned motor racing circuit.  It is also famous for its food and this visit will take you through the ‘farm to fork’ experience.  Goodwood has been farmed for over 300 years and is one of the only self-sustaining organic farms in Europe. The dairy produces 21000 litres of milk a week and is used to make award-winning cheeses.  The visit will include a visit to the dairy, butchery and forestry areas, with the opportunity to sample some cheese.  Please provide details of any allergies in advance.  The cost of this visit is £44 per person excluding transportation.

3. BT Openreach Training Centre (Crawley, West Sussex)

BT is hosting a visit to the engineers’ Training Centre in Crawley which will include a demonstration of “the life of working as a telecoms engineer”.  This will provide delegates with an understanding of the risks associated with working at height such as climbing telegraph poles. It will also incorporate confined space/safety systems, colour/hearing trade tests, fibre cable splicing techniques, roadside box working etc.  This is a great opportunity to acquire knowledge in a unique training environment which has a wider application to other safety critical workplace settings.

4. Brighton Aquarium (Sealife Brighton)

Brighton Aquarium is the world’s oldest aquarium and originally opened in 1872.  This is an informal visit with a short Q and A session on the relevant health and safety aspects of working in this special environment.  Some of the highlights to see include sharks, jellyfish, octopus, turtles and rays.  The aquarium is very close to the conference venue so if you are looking for a relaxed start in preparation for a full on programme to come, this is it!  The cost of this visit is £17.00 per person.