IOSH policy: shaping the debate on workplace safety. Influencing policy and regulation for a safe and healthy world of work.
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Jun 4
Full marks to @guardian for its editorial on the case of Shabin Shaji, a migrant worker who won back unpaid wages from a UK care company #modernslavery theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Jun 3
A ban on zero-hours contracts is long overdue. They make workers increasingly vulnerable in terms of their physical and mental health, as they add a huge degree of uncertainty around duration of employment and unpredictable working hours @whatbutlersaw
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Jun 3
Our own research found that nearly two-thirds of gig economy workers, including those on zero-hours contracts, struggle with unpredictable working hours while more than half struggled with uncertainty over their income iosh.com/about/media-centre/…
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Jun 2
Here's @seanfarrington talking recently to Amazon's UK & Ireland Country Manager, John Boumphrey on @BBCr4today. They're focused on youth unemployment and specifically the need to provide more work experience - go 1:18:22 into the programme bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wk… #youngworkers
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May 26
The @ilo estimates over 70% of the workforce across Asia is exposed to extreme heat, with informal workers among the most vulnerable theguardian.com/world/2026/m… #climatecrisis
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May 26
IOSH explores the occupational safety and health risks created by climate change in our white paper 'The heat is on' iosh.com/about/what-we-do/wh…
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May 20
A @BBC News report highlighted a UK university being fined after two staff members developed occupational asthma following exposure to laboratory animals. IOSH’s Dr Karen Michell highlights a gap in how workplace health risks are understood & managed. bit.ly/49tZbt5
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May 11
Two in five professionals say they often struggle with their mental health because of work. A further 29% say it happens sometimes.
In #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, IOSH is calling for prevention‑led action, not just support.
Read more: bit.ly/4cWBCv0
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May 11
This is an important update from @joeduggan1 at @theipaper. We strongly support this ban. To be fully effective, enforcement must be backed by funded, targeted awareness campaigns for small businesses and tradespeople. Prevention must come first share.google/lHSHl6NB8c4aywC…
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May 5
Slavery in the UK has, shamefully, hit record levels and is on course to get worse, a report has warned. It's time to hit the traffickers and protect the vulnerable theguardian.com/world/2026/m…
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May 5
We should be consigning modern slavery and human trafficking to history. In the UK, we have to strengthen the 2015 Modern Slavery Act if we're to eradicate these crimes hidden in plain sight. See our whitepaper, 'Tackling Modern Slavery Together' bit.ly/4etlgew
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Apr 27
High levels of obesity and a surge in mental ill health, especially among young people, has created a significant economic cost, with poor health driving people out of the workforce and locking young people out of education, employment and training bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20q…
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Apr 27
This is why prevention and a people-focused approach is so important if we're to keep Britain working. It's also why IOSH brought a range of influencers and stakeholders together in Westminster, earlier this year iosh.com/news-and-opinion/io…
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Apr 27
Next Scottish & Welsh governments urged to protect workers & prevent harm
Ahead of the elections, IOSH urges both governments to put safety & health at the heart of policy - warning that too many people are still being killed, injured or made ill by work. bit.ly/4cQ5fwA
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Apr 20
Spare a thought for workers left stranded in a 'toilet desert' when out on the road theguardian.com/society/2026… #healthandwellbein
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Apr 20
We know lack of toilets for those working on UK railways has been a particular problem. Here's an IOSH blog on the subject, contributed well over a year ago by members of our Railway community iosh.com/news-and-opinion/to…
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Apr 6
Today, we’re proud to partner with @Linda_ADAO on day 6 of #2026GAAW to share our free guidance to help business prevent exposure to asbestos at work.
Find out more: bit.ly/4c5vLSy
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Apr 1
🌍 Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026 starts today.
Asbestos is still found in millions of buildings and remains a serious health risk. IOSH is proud to support #2026GAAW by sharing resources to help prevent exposure and protect workers.
Learn more: bit.ly/4116y6y
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Mar 31
"The future of work is not just about how much we produce, but about how work is organised, how its rewards are shared, and how it fits into the rest of life." An interesting read from @ConversationUK theconversation.com/yes-ai-c… #healthandsafety #workplacewellbeing
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Mar 31
Digitalisation, for example, is transforming the way organisations operate, but businesses must be careful progress doesn't come at the expense of worker safety, health and wellbeing. Find out more at iosh.com/about/what-we-do/wh…
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