IOSH News

Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher has been appointed as IOSH's new chief executive, to succeed Bev Messinger, who will retire this summer.

IOSH is calling on businesses to do more to prevent workers from exposure to asbestos as more accurate estimates indicate work-related exposure to this deadly material kills more than 230,000 a year globally.

Last month saw IOSH's inaugural Celebrating Volunteers Event take place online, which showcased brilliant examples of engagement with IOSH members, alignment to IOSH's Work 22 strategy and championing the institute. IOSH magazine was there (virtually) to bring you the highlights.

IOSH president Jimmy Quinn awarded three President’s Distinguished Service Awards at the end of January as a mark of appreciation of the work carried out by individual IOSH members.

Dr Peter Bonfield OBE has been named chair of IOSH's Board of Trustees, succeeding Dr Bill Gunnyeon.

Bev Messinger will step down as IOSH CEO in 2021, a year later than originally planned, she has confirmed.

Army veteran pledges to help members adapt to the new normal.

Jack Unsworth on being awarded an IOSH bursary to help with training costs.

It’s been a long year in the life of the occupational safety and health profession – and a long and demanding year in my life as IOSH President.

Bold new initiative will empower each training provider to become a ‘Vision Zero Hero’