Understanding the procedures, legislation and best practice
Demand for land and redevelopments over recent years has caused a shortage of available ground for burials, and as a result bodies are increasingly being exhumed. With the law largely unchanged for 150 years, many of the piecemeal Acts of Parliament developed to protect health and safety are often unclear and inconsistent. In addition, as more people live for longer and often alone, further burden has been placed on local authorities to dispose of an increased number of bodies.
Local authorities are required to ensure that there are limited risks to health and safety and that any social and ethical issues are handled with decency and efficiency.
This one-day practical workshop will provide delegates with essential legislative updates as well as unique practical knowledge, with the aim of ensuring a consistent approach to exhumations of human remains, to reduce health and safety risks.
Why you should attend?
Review and learn to adopt model procedures and processes for exhumations
Learn now to identify the health and safety risks of an exhumation site and consider methods of controlling the risk of infection
Receive an update on the Local Government Association Public Health Funerals Report
Case study discussion on the Public Health Funerals Act and Ipswich Borough Council’s use of procedures and protocols
Who should attend?
- Health and safety professionals
- Public health professionals
- Environmental protection professionals
- Professionals responsible for arranging exhumations and burials in social and adult services
Cost
- CIEH member: £159.00
- Non member: £259.00
CPD
This event is accredited with five hours and 15 minutes of CIEH CPD. Enhanced CPD available