Dear UKPN--please see below on the latest opportunities from RGS-IBG regarding fieldwork and expedition logistics, health & safety. Cheers--TJ
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Health & Safety for Expeditions and Fieldwork
May & June 2016 Helping providers of expedition and fieldwork experiences share good practice has always been one of the key roles of the Royal Geographical Society(with IBG). Geography Outdoors: the Society's centre supporting field research, exploration and outdoor learning, runs a series of events to help facilitate this, either though discussion at its annual Health and Safety Update Conference, or by offering training courses in field safety management. We hope you will want to join us for one the events below, planned for May and June 2016.
Update Conference: Health & Safety in Fieldwork, Expeditions & Adventure Travel
| Off-site Safety Management training | Tuesday 17 May, at 10.30am A must for those in senior management and operational roles working in the adventure, tourism and travel medicine sectors; schools and universities; and youth, gap and volunteering organisations. This event will provide an opportunity to share good practice and discuss the challenges of managing health and safety in the UK and overseas. Delegates are encouraged to suggest additional topics for discussion. | Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 June Taking an in-depth look at the safety management issues involved in planning, managing and evaluating safe off-site visits, this two-day workshop this particularly relevant for educational visit coordinators, teachers, youth leaders, university lecturers and anyone responsible for off-site visits within their organisation. | 
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| Off-site Safety Management - Training the Trainer | Land Rover Driver Training | Thursday 16 June
For those interested in becoming accredited RGS-IBG Off-site Safety Management trainers. Interested trainers must already have completed the Off-site Safety Management course, and have extensive expedition or fieldwork experience.
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Thursday 12 & Friday 13 May, at Eastnor Castle
We have teamed up with our corporate benefactors Land Rover to provide a practical driver training course covering the key driving and safety techniques for anyone undertaking expeditions, fieldwork or research in remote areas, wanting to make the most of their vehicle. Last spaces remaining, so book now!
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: RGS-IBG Land Rover Bursary recipients (2012) - Pushing the Limits ©
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