For anyone concerned with safe and healthy working environments, the initials speak for themselves. But how have definitions of the ‘health’ part of OSH changed, and what does this mean for workplaces and OSH professionals?
Lindsay Sedwards CFIOSH is head of safety, health and environment at nuclear firm NUVIA, and predicts more rewarding careers in the industry – particularly for women.
The pandemic has increased the number of employees misusing drugs and alcohol. We explore what this means for safety at work, and what IOSH members can do to keep on top of the problem.
In my last article ‘The Forgotten Risk’, I discussed the potential consequences of not recognising menopause as part of the risk assessment process, highlighting that while pregnancy was covered as specific risk in legislation, menopause currently is not.
A recent study from the British Occupational Hygiene Society explores the risks of respirable crystalline silica, associated with rapidly rising global cases of silicosis.
The WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer’s recent Biennial report 2020-2021 reveals some interesting data on global incidence of the disease...
It’s nearly five years since the Grenfell Tower fire. We take a look at the timeline of events and some of the key statistics around the tragic incident.
Does the effect of ‘horror movie’ safety messaging eventually wear off, to the point where the viewer becomes desensitised? Paul Verrico and Catherine Henney look at the evidence.