Abstracts are now being accepted for poster and oral presentations at the Hazards XXII symposium.

Hazards XXII: process safety and environmental protection takes place on 11-14 April 2011 in Manchester, UK and IChemE director of policy, Andrew Furlong says the event will be pertinent as the recovery from the global economic downturn continues: "Making the case for sustained investment in process safety can be difficult in the current economic climate. Nevertheless, history reminds us that the financial and human costs of a major incident will far outweigh any savings that might be made when finances are tight."

Abstracts are sought across a wide range of themes including New developments and the latest research findings (including ‘work in progress') in process safety and environmental protection; Best practice in process safety leadership and safety and environmental management systems; And inherently safer design. A full list of topic headings can be found at www.icheme.org/hazardsxxii/HazardsXXII_CFP.pdf .

The abstract deadline is 23 June 2010.

The Hazards symposium remains an important and popular forum to debate latest developments in process safety and environmental protection. First staged in 1960, the meeting typically attracts an international line-up of speakers and delegates.

For more information about attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the event, contact Rosemary Cragg: rcragg@icheme.org

For further information, interviews or supporting photography, contact:
Matt Stalker, Media and External Relations, IChemE
Tel: +44 (0)1788 534455 / +44 (0)7802 834459
Email: mstalker@icheme.org

IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) is the hub for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. With a growing global membership of some 30,000, the Institution is at the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to best practice, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society, encouraging young people in science and engineering and supporting the professional development of its members. For more information, visit http://www.icheme.org/

Don't forget to enter the 2010 IChemE innovation and excellence awards - deadline for entries is Friday 16 July 2010 - www.icheme.org/awards