British Furniture Association

Health & Safety Day - Behind The Mask with Rochdale Occupational Health & Didac

Wed 30th Sep 2026

09:30 - 15:00

Rochdale Occupational Health

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Behind the Mask is a practical, hands-on health and safety seminar designed specifically for the furniture manufacturing sector. Hosted by ROHS Occupational Health and delivered in partnership with the British Furniture Association and Didac, the day brings together legislative updates, expert-led presentations, a live face fit testing demonstration, and the opportunity to get hands-on with real PPE and RPE equipment

Where

Rochdale Occupational Health
Nuffield House, College Rd, Rochdale OL12 6AE

Details

Delegates will leave with practical knowledge, a clearer understanding of their legal obligations, and the confidence to apply what they’ve learned in their own workplaces, and a certificate of attendance.

Who should attend?

  • Business owners and directors in furniture manufacturing
  • Health & Safety managers and officers
  • HR managers with responsibility for workforce health and safety
  • Anyone responsible for PPE provision, face fit testing, or COSHH compliance

Agenda 

Morning Session:

09:30 - Registration & Networking
10:00 - BFA Welcome British Furniture Association
10:05 - ROHS Welcome & Scene Setting with ROHS Occupational Health
10:15  - Session 1: Legislative Update  
10:45 - Session 2: Hearing ROHS 
11:05 - Session 3: Respiratory Risks You Can’t See 
11:45 - Session 4: Failure to Fit ROHS Clinician

12:30  Lunch
 
Afternoon session:

13:15 Behind the Mask — Your PPE with Didac & PPE specialists JSP
14:00 Session 6: Stress in the Workplace ROHS 
14:30 Open Q&A, Key Takeaways & Spot Quiz with all speakers
14:50 Certificate Presentation & Close.

 Spaces are limited, so please ensure that you reserve your place today via the registration link.

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