The Lifting Industry Masterclass

The Lifting Industry Masterclass is a free-to-attend CPD afternoon delivering six 20-minute expert-led sessions on the most important issues in the lifting industry - from compliance and contracts to insurance, HR, assessment and marketing.

It is designed for LEEA members looking for actionable takeaways that can be applied directly to day-to-day business challenges across operations, safety and commercial performance.

The Masterclass takes place on Tuesday 9 June, 2pm–5.30pm, followed by a BBQ networking evening where conversations can continue informally with speakers and peers. The LEEA Golf Day takes place the next day, making this a valuable two-day opportunity for learning, networking and industry connection.

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Presentation Details

Adam Chipperfield

15:40-16:00 - Introduction to the new LEEA Member Assessment

A walkthrough of what the new LEEA assessment involves, what it tests, and what it means for member organisations.

Adam Chipperfield

Project Officer

Brand Specialst

16:20-16:40 - Brand, marketing and video: what actually works

A brand specialist covers the key decisions lifting businesses face on marketing, digital presence and video, and what separates the executions that work from the ones that don't. Practical and immediately applicable.

Brand Specialst

Speaker Name TBC

Health & Safety

14:00-14:20 - Paperwork that protects you: what the regulator looks for

A masterclass on the documentation, record-keeping and risk assessment obligations that lifting businesses carry, and what happens when they are not met. Real cases. Practical guidance on what good looks like.

Health & Safety

Speaker Name TBC

Insurer

14:40-15:00 - What your insurer is actually looking at

An insurance specialist covers what underwriters look for when insuring lifting businesses, equipment liability, employer's liability, the documentation and processes that reduce premiums and the gaps that create exposure. What a claim looks like from the insurer's side.

Insurer

Speaker Name TBC

Lawyer

14:20-14:40 - Contracts, liability and the small claims court: what you need to know

A commercial lawyer walks through the contract clauses that matter most for lifting businesses, common liability exposures, and what small claims court experience tells us about where disputes actually arise. Practical and direct.

Lawyer

Speaker Name TBC

Leon Bowler

15:20-15:40 - Building a Business People Want to Work For: The Role of Apprenticeships

We explore how lifting businesses can attract, develop and retain talent through effective apprenticeship programmes. This session will highlight the common challenges employers face when bringing new people into the industry, and the practical steps that make apprenticeships a success. Covering everything from accessing funding and choosing the right pathways to supporting apprentices and building long-term careers, it will provide actionable insights for businesses looking to strengthen their workforce in a competitive market.

Leon Bowler

Managing Director