International Cross-industry Safety Conference (ICSC)

There is a plethora of approaches to safety, respective models and management methods that have been proposed by the academia. Various ‘best practices’ are applied across industry sectors and are included in standards and regulations. The diversity of models and approaches serves the scope of science, but when it comes to practice, does not allow the establishment of a common language regarding safety. Academics focus on problems that the industry is not highly concerned with, and the industry is not knowledgeable about research results that can be used to solve safety related problems. Moreover, even best practices are not widely shared across different industries.

For all industry sectors safety is one of the focal points. Organizations have recognized that safety improvements contribute to the achievement of broader business goals. The ICSC is a unique opportunity to bring together the various industry sectors and academia. We aim to create a platform for disseminating and sharing knowledge and experience about safety, and we intend to become a hub for discussing current and future safety challenges.

Next to the four keynote speeches, the confe-rence will host approximately 20 presentations from the industry, academia and (inter)govern-mental organisations. Speakers from the aviation and aerospace, construction and infrastructure, nuclear, oil & gas, railway, defence and maritime sectors along with academics from reputable universities will share and discuss a wide range of practical applications and research results.

In addition, two plenary discussions will provide the participants with the opportunity to address their questions and share their views on current safety challenges and the required cooperation between industry and academia.

Click here to download the program.

This conference is organized by the Aviation Academy of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS). Dr. Robert J. de Boer, professor of Aviation Engineering, chairs the organizing committee. The Aviation Academy performs research into real-life cases and problems and our goal is to improve and innovate professional practice. We perform all of our research projects in close cooperation with industry, governmental agencies and scientific institutions or universities. This ensures a solid connection with state-of-the-art scientific knowledge, as well as a focus on the most urgent and current problems and challenges on the work floor.

Prof. Neville Stanton holds the Chair in Human Factors Engineering at the University of Southampton (UK) and is a Chartered Psychologist, Ergonomist and Engineer. He has advised organisations in the UK on safety management and the development of safety cases. He has published 30 books and over 250 journal papers. Prof. Stanton's significant contribution in human factors has been widely recognised. He has been awarded with the Institution of Electrical Engineers Divisional Premium Award, The Otto Edholm Medal, The President’s Medal, The Sir Frederic Bartlett Medal (all from the IEHF), The Hodgson Prize and Bronze Medal from The Royal Aeronautical Society and a Doctor of Science from the University of Southampton.

Johan Svenningsson is Country Chairman of Uniper Sweden and holds the positions of CEO, COO, Chairman, Deputy Chairman and member of Boards of Directors across Sydkraft AB and Sydkraft Nuclear Power AB - along with Hydro power and Thermal power sections, the Swedish Nuclear Waste Management Company SKB AB, and the Oskarshamn, Barsebäck, Ringhals and Forsmark nuclear power plants. He was CEO of the nuclear power plant OKG AB, deputy CEO at the Swedish Technical Research Institute AB, and he held different management positions within Westinghouse and ABB Nuclear. Johan holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Chalmers Institute of Technology, Sweden).

David M. Lindley is aviation safety professional, engineering management consultant and Chairman of the Aerospace Technical Professional Network, Technical Advisory Panel and Aerospace Community of the Institute of Engineering & Technology (UK). After his service as aircraft technician in the British Royal Navy, David led major airworthiness and safety related projects at BAE Systems, where he also provided consultancy in various civil and military programs. He was appointed Chief Safety & Engineering Management Consultant at Thales, where he worked on various defence, land, air, maritime and nuclear safety programs. David holds an MSc in Aviation Safety (Lancaster University, UK).

Bart Poolman is Lead QASHE Advisor for Heerema Marine Contractors, an offshore heavy lifting company based in the Netherlands. He has more than 12 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Safety, Health and Environment in the oil & gas industry. For the last four years he has been fulltime involved in removal projects of offshore installations in the North Sea and currently involved in the Murchison Removal Project on the UK Continental Shelf. Before working in the oil & gas industry Bart has been 1^st Lieutenant with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, being a platoon commander for 5 years.

• Dr. Nektarios Karanikas (Chairman), Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, NL
• Dr. Robert J. de Boer , Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, NL
• Dr. Maria Mikela Chatzimichailidou , University of Cambridge, UK
• Dr. Lawrence Hettinger , Liberty Mutual, USA.
• Dr. Christian Hilbes , Zurich University of Applied Sciences, CH
• Dr. Martin Hromadka, University of Žilina, SK
• Dr. John Stoop , Kindunos Safety Consultancy, NL
• Dr. Alfred Roelen , Netherlands Aerospace Centre, NL
• MSc. Steffen Kaspers , Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, NL
• MSc. Selma Piric , Human Performance Training & Consultancy, NL
• MSc. Martin Rejzek , Zurich University of Applied Sciences, CH
• MSc. Simon Whiteley , Dependable-Management Collaboration, UK

Conference fees

Early-bird fee (inc. PhD candidates): € 225
Registration fee (inc. PhD candidates): € 275
Registration fee for bachelor and master students: € 120

The Early-bird fee applies until the 5th of September 2016.

Please register via the online registration form.

Due to organisational reasons we kindly ask you to register before 27th of October.

Please be aware that there is no online payment option for this conference. The payment has to be done via bank tranfer. All registered participants will receive an invoice with the payment details.

The conference flyer can be downloaded here.

The conference venue is Holiday Inn Amsterdam Arena Towers.

Other hotels in the neighbourhood:

Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam
Courtyard Amsterdam Arena
Jaz Hotel Amsterdam
Hampton By Hilton Amsterdam Arena Boulevard

AUAS is an educational, non-profit organization. Should your organization be available to contribute to our activities and become our sponsor for the ICSC, please contact Mrs. Viktoria Balla-Kamper at v.balla-kamper@hva.nl, phonenumber: +31621157720.