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Congratulations Louise Hosking , nominated yesterday by IOSH Council to become the next President-Elect of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Subject to approval at our October AGM, she will then become President in November 2021. #IOSH
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IOSH is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
On behalf of the occupational safety and health profession, we send our condolences to The Royal Family and all those close to The Queen.
Louise Hosking
President, IOSH
Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1-7 April) begins today. Help raise awareness of the biggest cause of occupational cancer. #GAAW #NTTLasbestos socsi.in/AG89X
"People shouldn’t re-enter workplaces until employers are properly managing the risk of infection. If they don’t get this right, workplaces can become places of transmission," - Richard Jones, our Head of Policy/Regulatory Engagement #coronavirus #lockdown iosh.com/more/news-list
We have developed and are regularly updating our #coronavirus guidance for workplaces.
This provides important information for employers, on travelling for work and preventative measures organisations can take: socsi.in/58dHK #coronavirus
We’re delighted to announce that James Quinn @QuinnJimmyquinn is the new President of IOSH. He said the Institution will be “right behind its members and the businesses they work for” as they continue to adapt to new ways of working.
Read more: iosh.com/more/news-list
It's a full house at shaping the future of safety and health in Lagos #IOSHWA2020
Professor Andrew Sharman has become our new President following our AGM last night. He is calling on fellow members and professionals to "challenge rules and remove bureaucracy" and "show the true value they can offer @RMarshSharman socsi.in/Wdd8W
Congratulations to James Quinn CMIOSH who was, this morning, nominated by IOSH Council to be the next President-Elect of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, subject to approval at our AGM. More news to follow.
Days after a plea to Government for ‘mental health first aid’ to become mandatory, new IOSH-funded research highlights “significant issues around the lack of clarity with boundaries and potential safety concerns”.
Find out more: socsi.in/IOSH_OTT7a #IOSHresearch #MHFA
Following #PrimeMinister #BorisJohnson's address just now, we urge any business preparing to allow staff back into workplaces to use "good risk intelligence" from health and safety professionals, to avoid becoming “places of transmission” of the #coronavirus #lockdown
It's Global Asbestos Awareness Week!
Support our No Time to Lose campaign, , to raise awareness of #asbestos related cancer in #2019GAAW. Get involved in #NTTLasbestos
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Asbestos didn’t disappear when it became banned in the UK. It remains in millions of homes and buildings. Tradespeople have an increased risk of disturbing asbestos. We’re proud to be supporting ’s Asbestos & You campaign: bit.ly/3ZzTmTu #Asbestos #Mesothelioma
Today has launched its new #dustbuster campaign to tackle #lungdisease. Now is an apt time to raise awareness of respiratory workplace matters and introduce new initiatives to prevent exposure, says Malcolm Shiels, @iosh_const Chair: socsi.in/GXYgk #WorkRight
At only 14, Jacob has already decided on a career in health and safety!
It’s been great to welcome Jacob to IOSH today, he’s been able to sit in on peer review interviews and find out more about IOSH. Thanks to John Frazer, Simon Neal and IOSH staff for helping welcome Jacob.
Congratulations to Bev Messinger, just named Rising Star CEO at this year’s #CharityTimesAwards - the second of IOSH’s two awards this evening!
With tight delivery deadlines, #Santa has no time to lose. He doesn’t want to breathe in anything harmful, so he and his elves find out about respiratory protection #realelfandsafety socsi.in/Cun4c
Are you a health & safety trainer? Demonstrate your commitment to making the workplace a safer place by delivering Vision Zero training. Gain accreditation for your course or take the new Vision Zero training - orlo.uk/KcXKo #IOSH #VisionZeroGlobal #HealthAndSafety
With #Christmas nearly upon us, #Santa and his team are busy finalising preparations. Older workers like him are a valuable resource but may have specific requirements #realelfandsafety
Positive relationships with work colleagues are vital for your mental health... ow.ly/6G7N300f8sl #MHAW16
Today is International Nurses Day when we thank and appreciate the nurses caring for millions, especially during these unprecedented times. Let’s keep them safe and well. #InternationalNursesDay #IOSHCovid19
IOSH are supporting #worldcancerday. Our webinar can help you devise plans to help employees back to the workplace ow.ly/RS98308Enpx
A “10 in 1 return on investment” is what has achieved through investing in good #mentalhealth and wellbeing at work says - it’s not just CSR, it supports performance and business success #IOSH2017
We’re delighted to announce that Louise Hosking is the new President of IOSH.
believes health and safety professionals need to move beyond technical know-how and demonstrate modern leadership skills.
Read more: orlo.uk/GZYY8
Please sign our open letter to the UK Government urging it to end health & safety deregulation after #grenfellTower ow.ly/Yhy130cNMkq
At the age of 23, Alice Jones, becomes the youngest female Chartered Member of #IOSH!👩
Alice is racing ahead with her #OSH career and puts her success down to hard work and keeping her knowledge up to date.
Read her story: orlo.uk/8luo1
#WomenInOSH #HealthAndSafety
We’re proud to join the to host a webinar on 7 September to introduce #WorldPatientSafetyDay 2020 & WHO’s global campaign to emphasise the safety of health workers as a pre-requisite for patient safety. Register for free: orlo.uk/HHscq #patientsafety
Our new research encourages workers and employers to be more aware of occupational cancer and take positive steps to reduce the risks. Our NTTL resources on solar radiation can help you to find proactive ways to get the sun-safety message across. socsi.in/Xtyks
From the British Psychological Society, covers impacts of recovery from #COVID19. “Managers must focus on wellbeing and not productivity at this time.” We will need “emotionally intelligent leaders”. OSH practitioners will be key. #IOSHReturningSafely
To mark International Workers’ Memorial Day and #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork, IOSH staff participated in a one-minute silence at 11am BST to pay tribute and remember the dedicated workers who have tragically lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. #WMD20
Blog: let’s ensure that health and safety standards are protected after UK vote to leave. ow.ly/G0Gr301AI3z
Thank you to all the Branches and Groups who came to our Networks Conference 2019.
We've had some excellent speakers and interesting conversations from members across the globe.
Thank you to everyone who came together to make the event a success.
Landing on rooftops with a sleigh can be tricky but try walking on them! When he can, #Santa delivers presents from ground level. But if it has to be rooftops, he takes the right precautions #realelfandsafety socsi.in/mjHGD
As an employer, #Santa must ensure equipment is provided for lifting and loading heavy boxes full of toys, and training is given for manual handling #realelfandsafety socsi.in/lBeti
Today is the 30th anniversary of the #PiperAlpha disaster, which killed 167 workers. IOSH's Richard Jones believes last year's #GrenfellTower fire bore "poignant echoes" of the worst-ever offshore disaster socsi.in/W5JDj
We’d like to wish all our members, customers and partners a peaceful festive period and a happy new year.
Please be aware that we will be closed from 17.00 GMT on 23 December and will reopen on 04 January 2021.
Take care and stay safe
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We are happy to confirm IOSH will be Principal Partner at Connect conference on 20 February 2019. Join us for speaker sessions and meet the team to discuss membership, courses, research and more.
#HSEConnect socsi.in/eog5q
We’d like to say a big thank you to all our followers for supporting us during this challenging year❤️
All your likes, retweets & tags have helped us raise awareness of workplace safety & health during Covid-19 & have highlighted the importance of the OSH profession.
#IOSH2020
... 'Mental health and wellbeing should be at the centre of your leadership ... create a vision, engage with staff, get Board buy-in, have KPIs, celebrate success' says our CEO, Bev, @IOSH_conference #IOSH2018
Are you completing your first occupational safety and health qualification? 🤔
If so, follow these four steps to become an IOSH Student Member for free!
Check your eligibility here: orlo.uk/sT0Jl
#IOSHStudents
#gbwellbeingweek is highlighting mental health issues at work. Help raise awareness this week ow.ly/AIfK30g3NvM
Asbestos is the biggest cause of occupational cancer worldwide, claiming at least 107,000 lives a year. We need your to help to raise awareness on #WorldCancerDay – find out how you can get involved: socsi.in/agjCm #IAmAndIWill
Dr Jukka Takala quotes Kofi Annan - “Safety and health at work is not only a sound economic policy - it is a basic human right” #ICOH2018
Do you want an opportunity to grow and shape IOSH? Your chance is coming soon! We aim to recruit 12 brand new council members and you could be one of them! Keep an eye on our posts to find out more. #IOSHCouncilElections2020
It is important to encourage your workers to take breaks and avoid too much overtime. This can have a real impact on their mental health. More information available at socsi.in/shiftwork_kM3M3 #shiftworkhealth
Congratulations to IOSH President Craig Foyle who was named one of the top 15 most influential figures in health and safety at the Safety & Health Expo, praised for his “integrity and enthusiasm” shponline.co.uk/shps-most-infl
In response to the recent #coronavirus outbreak, IOSH has highlighted seven ways to protect travelling employees✈️
To find out more about this and other news, take a look at our refreshed IOSH magazine which has been launched today ➡️ socsi.in/ARTzP #IOSHMagazine
IOSH today launches its support for an campaign about how to manage worker exposure to #DangerousSubstances at a leading conference in Dublin socsi.in/Hez48
Typically, the third Monday in January is often referred to as ‘Blue Monday’.
We want to take the time to offer some simple steps to help your mental health and wellbeing, not just today, but all year long.
#Wellbeing #MentalhHealth #BlueMonday
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In case you missed our Launch in West Africa, here is how we are working with key representatives in Nigeria to help shape the future of Safety and Health in West Africa. Watch the full video here➡️ socsi.in/gjEQM #ioshwa2020
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Asbestos can be in places that you might not expect, so you could come into contact with it without knowing. See 's Asbestos & You resources for guidance on what to look out for and what to do about them: bit.ly/3ZzTmTu
#GAAW
Our No Time to Lose campaign launches at #IOSHWA2020 to help prevent occupational cancer. At least 46,500 lives are lost to work-related cancer a year, with asbestos being one of the key contributing factors. #IOSHWestAfricaConference #NTTL
#Farming is a way of life – but is it worth risking our children’s lives? Elizabeth Creed, an Committee Member, discusses the importance of child safety on farms: bit.ly/2LnVHib #FarmSafetyWeek
Our next free #webinar on managing safety and health during the #Covid19 pandemic and safely returning to work will be on Thursday 7 May 2020, at 12:30PM BST, 13:30 CEST. Register here: socsi.in/zADIw #IOSHCovid19
Asbestos is the biggest occupational cancer killer, claiming over 100,000 lives a year worldwide. IOSH is launching #NTTLasbestos on 09 April to prevent asbestos-related cancer. Help raise awareness and spread the word by joining our Thunderclap – socsi.in/pfSjy
There are plenty of accusations that health and safety is about stopping people having fun. But have you considered the vital role it plays in the success of large-scale events like #Glastonbury and #Wimbledon? Our Chair Chris Hall discusses socsi.in/jeyJ8
Over 100 delegates have joined us at the first Future Leaders Conference, and it's been a fantastic day! Everyone has enjoyed the opportunity to network with others, learn from mentors and hear from a brilliant speaker line-up.
#IOSHFutureLeaders #IOSHFL19 #healthandsafety #IOSH
In Europe, almost 80,000 people die a year from cancer caused by exposure to carcinogens at work. Take action in #EUhealthyworkplaces week. Find out more at socsi.in/xg2JS
Will you be attending Health and Wellbeing at Work 2019, on 05-06 March? We'll be presenting at the event and exhibiting on stand number 116, Hall 7. Stop by to say hello and ask about IOSH research, courses, and membership and more!
IOSH President-Elect James Quinn @QuinnJimmyquinn talks about the challenges of leaving his family, joining his family, developing his knowledge and skills and volunteering to engage and help others.
The European Week for #SafetyandHealth at Work 2018 starts today! This year’s focus is the management of #DangerousSubstances in the workplace. Show your support: join the event & help us spread the word #EUhealthyworkplaces
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IOSH is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by
This week and beyond we're encouraging you to talk to each other about any aspect of mental health.
Find out more: orlo.uk/mwXod
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #IOSH #MentalHealth
How much are younger people being taught about the dangers of asbestos? 🤔
We’ve joined forces with to bring you a webinar to help raise awareness os the risks of asbestos.
Register here to be there on 18 April: iosh.zoom.us/webinar/regist
#Asbestos #GAAW
We've published the details of IOSH's new competency framework today. The framework covers all the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed by today's OSH professional. Find out more. socsi.in/9rSBk #OSHcompetencies
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Tomorrow is IOSH’s 75th anniversary. Due to the #Covid19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone planned activities to mark this milestone until 2021. Read here for our reasoning in full: socsi.in/RLVMp
Supervisors need to make sure toy machinery is well maintained and inspected to ensure safety. #Santa must ensure that training is given on proper use #realelfandsafety socsi.in/sSylE
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, IOSH President James Quinn @QuinnJimmyquinn shares a message to remember the fallen from all armed forces around the world: orlo.uk/C2VJ0
#RemembranceSunday #RemembranceDay #WeWillRememberThem
We’ve created in-depth research about Construction site evacuations. This infographic summarises our findings. Read more about this project: socsi.in/8c8fa
Giles Hynder, from the , is updating on their key priorities, including preventing occupational lung disease and musculoskeletal disorders #IOSHFoodDrink18
A former Warrant Officer who turned to a career in protecting working people has been confirmed as our new President-Elect. James Quinn hopes to see more young people enter the profession as a first career socsi.in/0oHQU
Millions of workers worldwide are exposed to noise levels that can increase the risk of #Tinnitus. During #TinnitusWeek find out more about keeping your hearing safe with our occupational noise toolkit
This month's is now online, with stories on driver safety, mental health and anxiety, and ISO 45001. Download your copy today: socsi.in/aOdbq
Join our #webinar on 2 April at 12.30pm BST, on Managing workplace safety and health in response to #COVID19, delivered by Dr Ivan D. Ivanov and Dr Andy Ramsay. Register for free: socsi.in/WS8Wy
Sun exposure is the main cause of #skincancer, with around 100,000 cases each year in the UK. New research with and examines the barriers to #construction workers adopting sun-safe behaviours: socsi.in/PRs7m #NTTLSolar #SunAwarenessWeek
Did you know that 60,000 workers die on construction sites every year, worldwide? That’s why we’ve developed two new courses to ensure you meet your safety, health and environment obligations. Want to find out more? socsi.in/ZeQ5W
In the North Pole, hot mince pies and rum punch aren’t enough to keep #Santa and his team warm, so jackets, gloves and safety shoes are crucial #realelfandsafety socsi.in/MQObn
Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of risk assessment like never before.
Former inspector Nick Wilson CMIOSH has provided 12 top tips on how to avoid common risk assessment mistakes.
Check it out: orlo.uk/TClPs
#RiskAssessment #HealthAndSafety #Covid19
Last week hundreds of you responded to our online poll: “What do you see as the one main cause of stress in the workplace?" for #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek
Responses were; excessive workload, unrealistic time pressures, long hours and more!
#StressAwarenessWeek #Stress
Want to learn more about our recently published study, Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace: A feasibility study? Dr Melanie Narayanasamy will be presenting on at Health and Wellbeing on 05 March, at 9.55am. Find out more with : socsi.in/XtPyX
Don't forget to visit us at the Connect conference on Wednesday. We will be on exhibition stand 16, ready to answer your questions about our training products and tell you more about the work we do #HSEConnect
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Our newly updated competency framework will put you on the right path to develop your skills and knowledge, no matter where you are in your career. Download the full competency framework socsi.in/NdLPn #OSHcompetencies
Tomorrow, 28 April, is International Workers’ Memorial Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which tackle the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out how you can support these two initiatives: socsi.in/DV8R5 #IWMD20 #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork
Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay (10 September), #IOSH is urging organisations to create a positive culture at work where workers are able to talk openly about their thoughts. Support the campaign: orlo.uk/feEhy
In one week, more than 1,000 people have completed our PPE and RPE awareness course. If you’re responsible for staff returning to work, then take our course to understand how to select the most effective equipment: orlo.uk/pWrab #ReturningSafely #IOSHCovid19
Employers have a vital role to play in preventing the spread of #coronavirus. Read our guidance on protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of workforces socsi.in/4aFai
Report highlights rush-hour commuting as a "growing public health issue" ow.ly/N0Jv303LkyV
Recent worrying depictions of unsafe practices on farms remind us of the importance of taking precautions to protect the safety of children and adults in the rural workplace and the law on children driving agricultural machines: bit.ly/2EHrqYp
Get involved in European Week for Safety & Health at Work (22 to 26 Oct), which aims to highlight the management of dangerous substances at work. In Europe, 80,000 people die a year from cancer caused by work-related carcinogenic exposure. Find out more socsi.in/jvNHZ
Hear IOSH President-Elect James Quinn’s story on how he transitioned from a Warrant Officer in the to a career in safety & health in our #webinar. You’ll also hear from others who took the same path & get tips on CV building. Register here: orlo.uk/ZiJjc
Are you struggling financially due to #Covid19? Have you been an IOSH member for three years? You may be eligible to apply for the #IOSHBenevolentFund. Read more here: socsi.in/TneMz
Ensuring the safe use of equipment is an important part of the safe return to workplaces following the Covid-19 lockdown. Our dedicated #ReturningSafely hub will show you how: orlo.uk/rFs5T
Look at our 10 ways to help managers talk about health and wellbeing at work with their employees.🗣️
Our course can help line managers to build confidence in supporting health at work.
Find out more here➡️ orlo.uk/yHpqb
#WorldMentalHealthDay #StaffHealth
IOSH, with the World Health Organization (WHO), is launching a series of #webinars for occupational safety and health professionals on the #COVID19 situation. The first webinar will be on Thursday 2 April at 12.30pm BST. Register for free at: socsi.in/EbhAB
With so many good children, Pixies are being brought in to help #Santa and his team prepare for the big day. Gig workers like them need training and quality supervision #realelfandsafety socsi.in/8ot7S
