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Sustainability as a non-negotiable

Date posted

23 Sept 2024

Author

Louis Wustemann

Type

News

We look at the influences driving the sustainability agenda for businesses and what this means for your OSH strategy.

Sustainability as a non-negotiable
Urgent action needed to tackle long hours "epidemic"

Date posted

20 Sept 2024

Author

Marcus Boocock

Type

Press release

Our new campaign highlights the issue of hidden downsides – or ‘small print’ – in workers’ contracts.

Urgent action needed to tackle long hours "epidemic"
Safety first: a career path worth inspecting

Date posted

20 Sept 2024

Author

Charlotte Langley

Type

Opinion

IOSH's Charlotte Langley looks at what's making it hard to get into safety and health – and what we can do about it.

Safety first: a career path worth inspecting
Why happiness at work matters

Date posted

20 Sept 2024

Author

Marcus Boocock

Type

News

Are you happy at work? That’s the question we asked ahead of International Week of Happiness at Work. Read the results.

Why happiness at work matters
Why trainers are uniquely placed to excel at CPD

Date posted

16 Sept 2024

Type

Opinion

As a trainer, how do you maintain your CPD? Craig Foyle CFIOSH and Duncan Spencer CFIOSH share their insights to help you.

Why trainers are uniquely placed to excel at CPD
How managers shape our mental health

Date posted

13 Sept 2024

Author

Dr David Ekow Arku

Type

Opinion

IOSH Vice-President Dr David Ekow Arku looks at the impact managers have on their employees' mental health – sometimes even more so than doctors or therapists.

How managers shape our mental health
Tributes to former President

Date posted

13 Sept 2024

Author

Marcus Boocock

Type

News

Tributes have been paid to our former President Lawrence Bamber, who passed away recently aged 77.

Tributes to former President
To 2074 ... and beyond

Date posted

09 Sept 2024

Author

Stuart Hughes

Type

Opinion

In the second part of this article on the Health and Safety at Work Act, Stuart Hughes CFIOSH looks at what the future might hold.

To 2074 ... and beyond
Global IT crash poll results

Date posted

06 Sept 2024

Author

Dr Laura Bradshaw

Type

News

We asked you how July's IT crash impacted health and safety. Read the results – along with advice on mitigating future disruptions.

Global IT crash poll results
Let’s change the narrative on suicide

Date posted

06 Sept 2024

Author

Marcus Boocock

Type

News

In support of World Suicide Prevention Day, IOSH is sharing guidance on how to discuss this critical issue at work.

Let’s change the narrative on suicide
Grenfell Tower inquiry report

Date posted

04 Sept 2024

Author

Marcus Boocock

Type

Press release

IOSH wants the Grenfell Tower inquiry report to provide impetus to the crucial work of making buildings safer in the UK.

Grenfell Tower inquiry report
IOSH set to nurture new crop of MPs

Date posted

02 Sept 2024

Author

Ceri Finnegan

Type

News

Every autumn, all UK political parties meet to talk about their future plans. Find out how IOSH will seize this opportunity.

IOSH set to nurture new crop of MPs