The Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) will be hosting a three day Conference from Monday September 23 to Wednesday September 25, 2013 at the Terra Nova Hotel, Kingston Jamaica. The theme of the conference is "Applying Engineering Solutions to Facilitate Regional Development".

Presentations will be made on topics related to the latest developments in engineering. The objective of the conference is to provide a platform for engineers, architects, scientists, planners and academicians to promote, share, and discuss new issues, innovations and developments in different areas of engineering.

The 3nd annual Caribbean Urban Forum 2013: (R)Evolution (CUF 2013) will be held from 13-15 March 2013 at the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre. Port of Spain, Trinidad. CUF 2013 is hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Society of Planner (TTSP) under the auspices of the Ministry of Planning and Sustainable Development of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. The Caribbean Urban Forum is one of a series of regional events organized by the Caribbean Network for Urban and Land Management (CNULM), in association with the CARICOM Secretariat.

UWI - HEALTH AND SAFETY SEMINARS

April 23 and 24; May 1, 2013

Download PDF: Registration Form - Health and Safety in Mechanical Shops
Download PDF: Registration Form - Health and Safety in Warehouses, Storage Facilities and Bulk Stores

In awareness of the upcoming World Day for Safety and Health at Work on the 28th April, 2013, which promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally, the Continuing Engineering Education Centre (CEEC), Engineering Institute, Faculty of Engineering, The University of the West Indies will be hosting a series of captivating seminars in the field of Health & Safety, starting with:

• “Health and Safety in Warehouses, Storage Facilities and Bulk Stores” on Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th April, 2013

and

• “Health and Safety in Mechanical Shops, Garages, Tyre Shops and Workshops” on Tuesday 30th April & Wednesday 1st May, 2013

from 8.30am – 4.30pm at the Faculty of Engineering, UWI, St. Augustine.

The seminars will be delivered by Mr. Alexander Toussaint, Director of Akom Technologies Limited with over 16 years experience in Construction and Safety and Health as well as Mr. Rupert King, former Advisor to the Minister of Labour (Occupational Safety & Health) with over 30 years experience in Offshore and Offshore Gas Process Facilities.

The proposed cost will be TT$2,200.00 (US $367.00) per course per person.

Early Bird / Group discounts can be made available upon registration/payment (registration forms attached). The package includes all course materials, lunch, refreshments and a Certificate of Participation.

Please contact:

Kevin Awai,
Projects/Training Officer,
Engineering Institute,
Continuing Engineering Education Centre
Block 1,
Faculty of Engineering,
The University of the West Indies,
St. Augustine.
Tel: 662-6267, 662-2002 ext. 82175, 82197
Fax: 662-6267, 662-4414
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