Visitors to the Door & Hardware
Federation's Conference and Expo on Friday, September 28 will be
able to attend free workshops covering the hot topics of the
industry.
Specialists from within the industry and independent experts
such as the HSE and Secured by Design will be presenting a total
of nine workshops throughout the day. Certification, the new
lock standards, health & safety and employment issues are just
some of the subjects which will be explored in detail in the
workshop programme.
Being held in Loughborough University's Sir Denis Rooke
Building, Holywell Park from 9am to 3pm, the DHF Conference and
Expo is designed to showcase the best of the UK's door, shutter
and hardware industry. In addition to the workshops there will
be a huge variety of exhibitors, ranging from lockmakers to door
security producers, who will be manning their stands throughout
the day at the popular event which is designed to promote and
uphold best practice in the sector.
Entrance to the DHF Conference and Expo is free to all prebooked
visitors. A buffet lunch will be available to all prebooked
visitors. To book, please contact the DHF on 01827 52337/ info@dhfonline.org.uk
.
The importance of the event has been underlined this year by the
decision of Bodycote warringtonfire, the leading fire testing
and fire safety consultants, to be the main sponsor.
The full workshop programme comprises:
· New DHF repair and service scheme This workshop
provides information on the new DHF Quality Mark which is
helping to raise repair and service standards significantly
across the country.
· Residential Powered Gate Group This new DHF specialist
group is attracting members from the residential gate and
security sectors.
· Certification This workshop covers the latest
legislation concerning certification and is being given by fire
testing and fire safety consultants, Bodycote warringtonfire.
· Review of the new lock standards Security is top of the
agenda, and new lock standards (3621, 8621, and 10621) will be
discussed. The DHF is inviting an expert from Secured by Design,
the UK Police flagship initiative, to host this workshop.
· New DHF CE marked hardware products website The DHF
central internet database of CE marked hardware products was
launched recently. It will allow specifiers to search for
products which offer the performance they need for particular
applications.
· NVQ electrical module This planned NVQ will allow
suitably trained door fitters to carry out certain electrical
operations on site.
· Interfacing with metal cladding Part L of the Building
Regulations governs insulation values of industrial and
commercial buildings. This workshop shows how to avoid
insulation being comprised by incorrect interface between hinged
doors and metal cladding.
· DHF best practice guide for restraining rolling
shutters The new DHF best practice guide for the method of
restraining rolling shutter and door barrels has been produced
by the DHF at the request of the Health & Safety Executive. A
senior HSE expert will lead this workshop.
· Health & safety and employment issues Current issues
from ladder safety to ageism will be dealt with at this
workshop, to be given by Citation, specialists in employment law
and health & safety solutions.
Email:
info@dhfonline.org.uk