Diary date: Safety & Health Expo 2010 - 11-13 May 2010, NEC Birmingham

Safety & Health Expo, Europe's largest annual health and safety event, returns on 11 - 13 May 2010 to the NEC Birmingham. The event, which will be hosted in partnership with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), was a huge success in 2009 attracting more than 19,000* industry professionals to the show.

Adrian Newton, Portfolio Director of Safety and Building Management at UBM Live, organisers of Safety & Health Expo, said: "We took the opportunity in 2009 to launch a raft of exciting new features to compliment the established mainstays of the event. These features were born out of comprehensive industry research and were a huge hit amongst our visitors. We will therefore be expanding the programmes in all our features to further enhance the visitor experience and look forward to building on last year's successes."

More than 300 industry renowned companies will showcase their latest developments at the extensive exhibition, including 3M, ARCO, BM Polyco, British Red Cross, Connaught Compliance Training Services, Draeger, Moldex, Safety Media, Scott Health & Safety and Traka.

Education will once again take centre stage at Safety & Health Expo 2010 with four dedicated seminar theatres throughout the show.

The SHP Arena returns with a new programme dedicated to addressing the key issues concerning practitioners today. Over the three days, there will be a number of keynote presentations from some of the leading voices in the industry.

Following its successful launch last year, the Product and Innovation Hub, sponsored by ARCO, returns to allow visitors to discover the newest products and latest innovations from across the industry. Presentations will be delivered by renowned health and safety manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.

IOSH will also be presenting updates on recent developments in the IOSH Stand Theatre. The informative sessions will provide information and updates on CPD, training courses and technical guidance.

Hazardous Education Seminars, presented by DENIOS, is back with a bang in 2010 to deliver informative, lively and thoroughly entertaining experimental lectures. These graphic demonstrations will highlight what consequences can arise when flammable materials are incorrectly handled.

Access Industry Forum (AIF), the umbrella organisation representing the principal trade bodies and associations connected with working at height, is also returning to Safety and Health Expo 2010 with an exciting new programme. Expanding on its success in recent years, the AIF village will offer visitors an opportunity to discuss their challenges and identify solutions with leading industry experts.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to take time to relax at the event in the Blackberry Café.

Finally, the BSIF Safety Awards 2010 will recognise excellence within the safety industry, customer service and product innovation. Awards will be handed out in three categories: Product Innovation, Service Awards and Safety Excellence.

Further details on Safety & Health Expo 2010 will be announced in the coming weeks. Please keep visiting the website and follow us on twitter @SHExpo for the latest information.

Companies interested in exhibiting at Safety & Health Expo 2010 should contact David Bishop on +44 (0) 207 921 8049 or email david.bishop@ubm.com.