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Hawkins Webinar - The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties: Hawkins’ Experience in the Context of Insurance Claims

  • Thu 14 Sep 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Lin Sun, Hawkins

Introducing the basic characteristics of hydrogen, the current trend for its applications, and its effects on materials. Lin includes recent examples of materials failures in the context of insurance claims.

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Hawkins Webinar - Sprinkler Systems, & the Potential Problems

  • Thu 31 Aug 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Christabel Evans, Hawkins

Christabel provides a review of sprinkler pipework including: Commissioning process Material compatibility and what can go wrong

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SUMMER SERIES - WINE AND CPD (2)

  • Thu 24 Aug 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Edenwood Place
    • Jeff Heasman MABP, PGCert CELTA, LL.B (Hons), LL.M

Wine and Wellbeing: what wine tasting can teach us about how to develop sensory awareness for better mental wellbeing About the session We often take our senses for granted and yet greater sensory awareness enables us to focus on the present, reduce anxiety and improve our emotional reactions to things that occur around us. Sensory awareness is also a fundamental part of wine tasting. In this fun and entertaining CPD session, through using sensory awareness techniques to taste 5 different wines from Spain and Portugal, we will learn what sensory awareness is and how it can be used to improve our mental wellbeing.

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Hawkins Webinar - Inclusion Conclusion

  • Thu 17 Aug 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Eleanor Jay, Hawkins

Glass is often thermally toughened, and whilst this imparts strength, it can also leave it vulnerable to fracture by debris from manufacture; inclusions. Elly will discuss types of glass and the manner in which they fracture, looking at some real life examples.

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SUMMER SERIES - WINE AND CPD

  • Thu 27 Jul 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Edenwood Place
    • Jeff Heasman MABP, PGCert CELTA, LL.B (Hons), LL.M

Through the Grapevine: what wine can teach us about being a better communicator! About the session The characteristics of a good wine can teach us a lot about the characteristics of a good communicator. Each wine is unique in its character and so too is each person. However, there are common ingredients and methods that go in to producing the finished article, whether it be a good wine or a good communicator. Through tasting five different Spanish and Portugese wines, each with a unique character, this session will relate these characteristics to the five essential characteristics of a good communicator, from preparation through to execution of a message.

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Webinar – Let's Talk Menopause

  • Wed 12 Apr 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Jeanette Forder, Phoenix Wellness Coaching
    • Lisa Watson, Watson's Health

The menopause can have a big impact on the daily lives of employees and, in turn, have a negative impact on their performance and attendance at work. This session aims to help raise awareness of the challenges it can cause and the simple actions that can help women thrive in the workplace.

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Hawkins Webinar - The Use of Drones to Inspect Fire-Damaged Buildings

  • Thu 30 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Darren Cook, Hawkins

This session will look at how drones can overcome the challenges of restricted access and assist in the production of comprehensive illustrated reports.

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Hawkins Webinar - The Need for Speed: Estimating speed in collision investigations

  • Thu 16 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Gavin Dunn, Hawkins

This session will cover methods in which an expert might estimate vehicle speeds, including a discussion on their reliability and limitations.

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Hawkins Webinar - MEWPs on Construction Sites: A Lower Risk Option

  • Thu 02 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Jon Watkins, Hawkins

This session will look at the types of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms available including: - training and qualifications required - potential hazards - examples of MEWP related incidents

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Hawkins Webinar - BLEVEs: The Hidden Dangers of Back Boilers

  • Thu 16 Feb 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Dr Tom Peat, Hawkins

This session will cover the risks associated with domestic back boilers, and how environmental factors and incorrect decommissioning can result in catastrophic damage to property.

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Hawkins Webinar - Crane Safety - Not just torquing nuts! A review of the Carol Anne crane collapse

  • Thu 02 Feb 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • John Holland, Hawkins

A review of a fatal crane accident that occurred on the Carol Anne workboat off Mull in 2015 including: - the mechanics of the incident - the complexity of crane mounting - the benefits of investigating at an early stage

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Hawkins Webinar - Over-Fired Air (OFA) in Industrial Boilers

  • Thu 19 Jan 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Dr Paul Moody, Hawkins

Paul will discuss how pollution control technology can cause a loss of steam and/or power generation.

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