Icon Skills: Health and Safety for Conservators

Two day online workshop running on 9 and 10 September 2025

Icon’s ‘Health and Safety for Conservators’ provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of essential health and safety practices for conservators working both in studios and on-site.

This interactive workshop is delivered by Martin Adlem, an experienced health and safety consultant who has been running this specialised programme for conservators for over a decade. The course is spread across four sessions over two days, taking place on 9 and 10 September 2025.

Day 1 | 9 September 2025

10:30 - 12:30 | Health & Safety Responsibilities
An introduction to the importance of health and safety, covering legal responsibilities under both criminal and civil law.

14:00 - 16:00 | Risk Assessment
A practical guide to conducting risk assessments, including key principles and useful templates.

Day 2 | 10 September 2025

10:30 - 12:30 | Chemical Safety
An in-depth look at how chemicals can pose risks and the measures to protect both individuals and the wider environment.

14:00 - 16:00 | Manual Handling, Working at Height & Fire Safety
A discussion of three common workplace hazards and effective strategies for managing them.

This workshop is ideal for conservators seeking to enhance their understanding of health and safety best practices in their field.

Martin Adlem

Martin Adlem

Health & Safety Consultant

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