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IOSH Magazine July/August 2021

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Issue date: July 2021

As I prepare to take on the role of IOSH chief executive at the beginning of August, it’s not surprising that people are asking me what my aims are.

My answer is simple: to build on what has been achieved over the past few years.

A huge amount of progress has been made through the WORK 2022 strategy. I genuinely believe we have enhanced the OSH profession and grown our influence around the world.

This has been achieved under the leadership of Bev Messinger, with support from the Board of Trustees, Council, presidential team, all other volunteers and members and IOSH’s staff.

This year has signalled a change in leadership. However, that does not signal a change in direction.

I am determined we continue the great work that has been achieved and continue to make the world a safer and healthier place to work. One of the priorities will be the development and then implementation of the new strategy, which will succeed WORK 2022 next year.

The world has of course changed significantly over the past 18 months. The pandemic has had a major impact on how people live and work.

But what hasn’t changed is IOSH’s unwavering commitment to supporting our members. From the outset of the pandemic, we have provided guidance and support to help members manage the risks faced by their businesses, and I’ve been blown away by the approach of staff and volunteers to create resources such as reading material and webinars.

This guidance has been updated to respond to changes in advice from governments and health authorities, and we will continue to ensure we are right behind our members.

There are many more challenges that lie ahead of us in the years to come but, as I discuss in my interview in this issue, within every challenge lies an opportunity.

web_p3_Welcome_Vanessa-Harwood-Whitcher.pngThis makes it a very exciting time for me to move into the chief executive role, but also for those working in the OSH field, whether they are seasoned professionals or just starting out in their health and safety careers.

On that note, I hope to continue the work to ensure a pipeline of new professionals. It is a profession that offers great flexibility in where and how you work, and one that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher | Director of professional services

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Interview: new IOSH CEO Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher

Monday 2nd August 2021
Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher became chief executive of IOSH on 1 August. She spoke to IOSH magazine about her plans and priorities to take IOSH forward.
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Long Covid: special consideration needed

Monday 2nd August 2021
While vaccinations are going some way to control the spread of COVID-19, those who have had the disease – and who continue to feel its effects – need special consideration.
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High stakes for construction workers

Sunday 1st August 2021
Very tall constructions are still seeing workers killed every year. But experts argue that while the extreme height is what kills, being prepared is what prevents it.
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Fatalities spike in agricultural industry

Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the world. On the eve of the release of the latest GB figures, OSH professionals are bracing for a spike in fatalities in an industry renowned for its under-reporting.
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Hand-arm vibration case penalties cut for non-profit firm

Tuesday 13th July 2021
Places for People Homes successfully reduced its fine by showing how vulnerable people would suffer.
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Talking shop: Human capital and OSH

Thursday 1st July 2021
Four industry leaders explain the OSH human capital implications for business set out in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Back to basics: work at height

Thursday 1st July 2021
In a new series exploring core OSH topics and your role in ensuring their risks are well managed, we look at working at height.
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Member interview: a passionate advocate for women

Thursday 1st July 2021
Achieving Chartered status during maternity leave was just one among many impressive achievements for Karen Godfrey – safety, health and environment manager at Morgan Sindall Construction (Yorkshire and North East).
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The frantic world of retail

Thursday 1st July 2021
Chartered Member James Carter explains how the IOSH competency framework has helped him navigate the fast-paced world of retail safety during the pandemic.
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Turning the tide on the ship-recycling industry

Thursday 1st July 2021
The ship-recycling industry has long been under pressure to reform health and safety. Now, it seems that slow progress is finally being made to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries.
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