Career development

The new virtual reality of remote CPD and training

The launch of IOSH’s Blueprint was a pivotal moment enabling members to assess their competencies using a fully structured assessment tool. Now we’re going a step further.

After 13 years as a plumber, Scott Middleton switched career paths and became a legionella team leader for a local authority before taking on his current role as health and safety specialist in NHS Grampian’s corporate health and safety team. He also represented the IOSH North East of Scotland branch at last year’s IOSH Future Leaders Conference.

A tragic experience close to home set Shahul Hameed on his path towards a health and safety career. Now, as a Chartered Member of IOSH, he is involved in some of Qatar’s highest-profile construction projects.

Máiréad Ni Chiarba CMIOSH reflects on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) using Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats.

IOSH is seeking members' views on the recommendations it is making in response to feedback received so far in its membership grades review.

OSH professionals’ influence at board level has risen, helping organisations to meet a range of global challenges. But professionals must maintain the right skills to engage other parts of the business.

A 21-year-old student from Sunderland has become the first apprentice in England to complete the SHE Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

The new IOSH job board is more intuitive and easier than ever to use with boosted functionality

After completing her first degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Chloe switched her studies to an MSc in occupational health, safety and wellbeing. Although she was in the final stages of completing her dissertation, in 2018 Chloe managed to secure a 10-week internship at Rolls-Royce, which has since been extended to a graduate role. She is also part of IOSH’s Future Leaders Programme and attended IOSH’s first Future Leaders Conference in 2019.