Within weeks of the official launch of the Safety, Health and Environment '99 (SHE) exhibition, many of the industry's most influential industry players have signed up and a number of new attractions announced by the show organisers - designed to create a world-class, eventful show.
Already, a large percentage of floor space has been sold to leading safety manufacturers and suppliers including Campbell Gardwel, 3M, Hass Industrial, Industromed, United Fram Footwear, Uvex Safety - to mention a few. According to the organisers, there has been a terrific response to the show from the industry in general, which bodes well for the success of the event for exhibitors as well as visitors.
"In line with our promise to make SHE a premier show, we are introducing a number of new elements which add interest and value to our exhibitors and visitors," says Joan de Beurges, exhibition manager.
Speaker's Lounge
The Speaker's Lounge is an area whereby authorities in various SHE disciplines will informally offer first-hand information and updates on legislative standards, regulations and other topics of interest to safety decision-makers. Each session will be short, to-the-point and interactive, encouraging listeners to participate in debate.
"We recognise that visitors to SHE are there to glean as much information as possible about their subject," says de Beurges. "The Speaker's Lounge aims to cut through jargon and provide clarification on the safety and occupational acts governing the industry.
Emergency Services
This year, emergency services will also form part of SHE. A natural extension to workplace health and safety, a number of exciting exhibits throughout the show will address fire-fighting trends, products and services.
Through Gauteng EMS, SHE will host a number of interactive demonstrations as part of its Fire Week festivities. An added attraction is a historical display reflecting on '100 years of fire-fighting'. As the millennium approaches, visitors are invited to discover how fire-fighting and fire-fighting technology has advanced over the century.
SHE will run at Gallagher Estate from 14 - 16 September and promises to be a dynamic event under the experienced management of RAI (South Africa), a member of the Amsterdam-based RAI Group.
Running in conjunction with SHE '99 is the Association of Societies for Occupational Safety and Health (ASOSH) conference where high-calibre speakers will present papers on topical issues and safety trends. The conference aims to stimulate debate and encourage interaction with delegates as a mean s to actively address issues.
The show has the full endorsement and support of all the relevant industry authorities, unions and government departments in the mining, safety, occupational health, labour, environmental and allied sectors. These include Sapema; ASOSH and the Departments of Labour and Compensation, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Health, Minerals and Energy and the National Union of Mineworkers.
"The quick sign-up response of many exhibitors to the new-look show has been extremely encouraging and we invite all companies involved in the full spectrum of health, safety and environmental products and services to include Safety, Health and Environment '99 in their marketing budgets," says de Beurges.
"Safety, Health and Environment traditionally attracts quality trade visitors and we expect this trend to continue and grow thanks to the added attractions and features on this year's show. For exhibitors this will translate into a even higher return on investment," says de Beurges.
For details contact Joan de Beurges at RAI South Africa on tel: (011) 794-5511.
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