If you’re responsible for selecting, installing, managing or using work‑at‑height platforms, you know how quickly unclear guidance or inconsistent practice can increase risk

From planning errors and competence gaps to operational pressures and compliance scrutiny, even small misunderstandings can have serious safety and legal consequences.

Our free, expert‑led webinar brings together the latest thinking behind the 2025 editions of BS 7981 and BS 8460, helping you understand what’s changed, why it matters and how to apply the standards confidently in real‑world environments.

You’ll leave with practical insight you can use to strengthen safety, improve consistency and demonstrate due diligence across your organization or supply chain.

Webinar details

Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (BST)
Location: Online

Why attend?

Clear standards don’t just support compliance – they help you protect people, reduce risk and operate with confidence. Join this webinar to strengthen your understanding of BS 7981 and BS 8460, align your approach with recognized best practice and leave better equipped to manage work‑at‑height safety across your organization.

Event timings

•    10:00 – 10:10 Welcome and context
Why work at height safety continues to challenge organizations and where the updated standards fit.

•    10:10 – 10:45 Understanding BS 8460:2025
What’s changed, why the new process based structure matters and how it supports safer MEWP use.

•    10:45 – 11:20 Understanding BS 7981:2025
Clearer guidance on MCWP selection, installation, inspection, maintenance and competence.

•    11:20 – 11:40 Applying the standards in practice
Real-world use cases, common misconceptions and practical implementation tips.

•    11:40 – 12:00 Live Q&A
Put your questions directly to the experts and gain clarity on your specific challenges.

The Speakers:

 

Jim Waldron
        
Jim joined Skyjack in January 2019 and is currently the Director of Product Safety responsible for Product Safety and Compliance globally. In addition to his role with Skyjack, Jim is also a member of various International and national standards committees and industry working groups. He brings over 15 years of experience from the aerospace sector as an Engineering Manager, responsible for various aspects of airworthiness and safety. He has a master’s degree in Systems Engineering, is a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology, and holds Chartered Status with the UK Engineering Council.
Keith Hancock
        

Chair of MHE 6 for Hoists of builder’s type & technical advisor to the Construction plant-hire association, Construction Hoist Interest Group (CHIG).

With over 30 years’ experience in the industry from all areas of the supply chain including liaising with principal contractors on their project requirements to global product manager for an OEM in the design and manufacture of both Hoist’s & MCWP’s 

Keith also represents the UK in the development of design standards through CEN TC 10 SC1 for the likes of BSEN 12158/9 & 16719 hoist standards  

 

Mark Blundy

        
Mark is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (H&S), with an engineering background and extensive experience in construction health and safety. Since joining B+K in 2014, he has led continuous improvement across H&S, introducing a comprehensive wellbeing programme and achieving key accreditations including ISO 45001, integrated with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. Mark manages the in-house H&S function, supporting managers, staff, contractors and clients through effective policies, training, incident investigation, and best-practice guidance.
Brian Parker
        

Brian Parker is Head of Safety & Technical at the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), where he has worked for more than 5 years leading global initiatives to reduce serious and fatal incidents involving powered access equipment. 

With more than 25 years’ experience in the powered access industry, he has spent over two decades as an IPAF Instructor and previously worked for IPAF Member AFI-Uplift. He also proudly served for eight years in the UK Forces with the Royal Engineers, including overseas operational tours. 

Brian represents the industry on multiple UK and international standards committees and chairs and supports several international safety and technical committees, playing a leading role in shaping guidance on entrapment prevention, secondary guarding, electrocution risk and rescue planning. 

A NEBOSH Diploma holder and qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Brian is a strong advocate for evidence-led safety leadership and believes lasting improvement comes from combining robust standards, transparent reporting and collaborative learning across the global industry.

 

Jamie Davies

Jamie Davies has worked in industry on a variety of technical mechanical engineering projects from maintenance to turnkey projects since graduating from university in 1995. He has worked for HSE for over 22 years as a Specialist Inspector of Health and Safety, specialising in Mechanical Engineering maters where he provides technical assistance with incidents involving mechanical equipment. Currently a Principal Specialist Inspector he engages with external stakeholders and standards to influence change and improve safety on a variety of subjects, but primarily focussing on Lifts and Lifting Equipment. MCWPs fall within the portfolio of subjects covered by him on a technical aspect and he was involved in the writing of the safety alert for MCWPs, following multiple incidents involving failure of this type of equipment.   

 
 
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