Not sure where to start with ‘wellbeing’ in your workplace?

Join us on the 2nd November 2017 at our showroom open event where our workplace experts will share advice and guidance on what wellbeing really means and how you can make it work for your business.

Alongside our informative seminars we will be showcasing the latest ergonomic furniture, including desking, seating and accessories all designed to ensure your employees are engaged, motivated and comfortable.

 
Where: 3.11 Felaw Maltings, 44 Felaw Street, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP2 8SJ
Date & Time: Thursday 2nd November 2017 - 9.30am - 7.30pm
RSVP: tanya.shields@macoi.co.uk Tel: 01473 760015

Seminars:

Are you an employer, architect, project manager or facilities professional who is looking to incorporate good health and wellbeing into your office environment?  

Our informative and inspiring seminars will give you a better understanding of what  ‘wellbeing’ really means for your business, helping you to achieve improved performance and concentration whilst reducing stress in the workplace. 

FREE DRAW

Contact us today and reserve your place on one or all of our informative seminars or 1-2-1 DSE assessments. Everyone who RSVP’s before the 31st October 2017, will be entered into our draw to win an ergonomic ‘desk make-over’. A prize of over £100, worth of accessories absolutely free.

RSVP to: tanya.shields@macoi.co.uk or Tel: 01480 869001

Start: 9.30am Acoustics & Workplace Wellbeing - Ros Lambert – Porter, Forte Acoustics Ltd

Research has revealed the detrimental effect of poor acoustics on productivity and wellbeing within the workplace. This presentation addresses some of the most relevant findings and demonstrates how this applies to modern workplace design. It will focus on how we process sound and how that relates to the way acoustics consultants quantify the quality of these environments and what can be done to optimise them for worker productivity and health.

Ros Lambert-Porter is an experienced acoustics consultant specialising in work place noise, psychoacoustics and building acoustics. With degrees in both Audiology and Applied Acoustics, she holds memberships to the Institute of Acoustics, the Institute of Engineering Designers, the Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers and the British Society of Audiologists.

Ros' client list includes architects and designers, facilities managers, furniture manufacturers, planning consultants and schools. With consulting experience on three continents, Ros has had extensive experience on all sizes of projects for major hotel and property developments, airports, corporate headquarters, universities and public sector buildings. Her background in both hearing health and acoustics makes her approach to workplace wellbeing a unique one.

Start 10.30am Ergonomic Seating & DSE Wellbeing - Tim Evans, Access 2 Comfort

Access 2 Comfort Ltd provides a team of Assessors competent in the delivery of Workplace and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments.

The team comprises of health professionals with a wealth of expertise and experience, including: - Ergonomists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Health and Safety consultants.

The combination of ergonomic office chairs, ergonomic office desks and ergonomic office accessories will promote better posture, giving your body the balance and support it needs.

Tim’s presentation will cover the benefits of professional DSE assessments and provide guidance and affordable recommendations for adaptations to the workplace to suit your employee’s requirements all in line with Health & Safety Legislation.

Start 11.30am Health & Safety in the workplace - Miles Vartan Consultancy

When did your company last look at the Health & Safety and fire arrangements for the office?

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 places a duty on employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities.

This presentation will be discussing the importance of Health & Safety in the workplace, helping you to understand your duty of care in making arrangements for:

• Health surveillance
• Fire & evacuation arrangements
• Motivational requirements including organisational and individual factors like workloads and working patterns, provision of breaks, training and information, and any special needs of individuals (such as people with a disability)
• Pregnancy risk assessments
• Anti-social working hours including security and delivering your duty of care
• Mental Health
  
  

Start 12.15am Supply Chain Opportunities within Suffolk - Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Many supply chain opportunities within Suffolk remain secrets, with companies who develop their facilities keeping requirements remarkable ‘under-cover’ when selecting who they are going to use.

The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce engage with various Public Sector organisations and large private businesses, becoming aware as to how the project is going to be built and subsequently fitted out.

Join us for this presentation and Miles will discuss the present opportunities in Suffolk.   By making your organisation aware of these opportunities and designing marketing strategies so that local procurement managers are aware of what you can offer, Suffolk can work ‘together’ and keep the Suffolk Pound in Suffolk.

Start 1.30pm Data Protection Act Changes & Direct Marketing - Allistair Hunter, Direct Marketing

This presentation talks about the new Data Protection Regulations, the implications and fines; and positive ways to get your corporate data ready for the changes.

Allistair will also be detailing Direct Solutions data cleansing service and their marketing solutions that can help grow your business, save money from your bottom line and initiate your pro-active marketing strategy.

Start 2pm to 5.30pm  1-2-1 DSE Assessments

Sit back and work comfortably - DSE Assessments

Sitting at a desk for long periods of time can put extra strain on your spinal structure, which can lead to neck, shoulder, back or arm pain, along with stress, fatigue, temporary eyestrain and inflamed back problems.

Our DSE seating experts can help and advise the best ergonomic chair that will support the lower back and help with good posture.

Our 1-2-1 assessments are always popular, to pre-book your own personal DSE assessment please RSVP to tanya.shields@macoi.co.uk (please allow 20mins for each assessment).

Tags: Wellbeing, Exhibition, Open Event, Ergonomics, You're Invited