@BOHSworld

Science-based charity providing expertise and guidance in recognising, controlling and managing workplace health risks. Our journal: https://nitter.cf/t.co/JEqATqn0u2

Derby, England, UK
Joined June 2009
The 19th Annual UK and Ireland Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Meeting takes place on 19 October at the HSE Science and Research Centre, Buxton. £95 per person. Register now: bohs.link/HSE-oees-meeting
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ExxonMobil is seeking an industrial hygiene professional who combines technical expertise with a passion for protecting worker health and influencing positive change. bohs.link/exxonmobil-job-vac…
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A new opportunity is now available for an Asbestos Scientist with the Environment Agency. bohs.link/environment-agency…
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The British Occupational Hygiene Society retweeted
This Friday is Action Mesothelioma Day, an important moment to raise awareness of a disease that continues to affect thousands of people each year, often as a result of past asbestos exposure.
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This webinar will include a look at occupational hygiene in Australia today, from major industries and workforce challenges to emerging risks like silica, diesel emissions, psychosocial hazards and climate‑driven heat stress. login.bohs.org/iCore/Events/…
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The @H_S_E We are looking for two occupational hygiene professionals to retrain as Specialist Inspectors to join them on a full-time, permanent basis. bohs.link/HSE-Specialist-Ins…
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Over 5,000 people in the UK die each year from asbestos-related diseases, many of which are entirely preventable through safe working practices, risk assessments, and proper training.
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Health risks often take years to show symptoms. By the time a worker develops an occupational illness, it’s too late. Prevention and exposure control are the only solutions.
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Noise at work can be damaging even if it doesn’t hurt your ears. Hearing loss from noise is slow, silent, and permanent.
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Our Faculty of Occupational Hygiene sets, develops and maintains the professional standards of occupational hygienists. It is also an internationally recognised, and the only UK-based, examining board for qualifications in occupational hygiene.
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Manual handling injuries are often caused by repetitive movements, awkward postures, and forceful exertions. Ergonomic assessments should consider task frequency, load weight, and individual worker characteristics.
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Small, unnoticed hazards can lead to major health issues over time. Occupational hygiene provides essential solutions to reduce risks, keeping employees safe and productive.
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Good air quality isn’t a luxury - it’s a necessity.
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be the last line of defense. Engineering and administrative controls should always come first to reduce exposure at the source.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, hardworking, experienced surveyor to move beyond purely transactional surveying into a varied role where your work has a visible, lasting impact. bohs.link/lead-asbestos-surv…
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Your workplace is your second home. Occupational hygiene ensures it’s a place where you can work confidently, knowing your health and safety are priorities.
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We've just released a new quality‑mark scheme for engineered stone worktops, developed in collaboration with The Worktop Fabricators Federation. lnkd.in/e46hAFTg
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Preventing ill‑health usually attracts less attention than responding to it, but it makes the biggest difference over time.
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Good reporting explains what the results mean for real people, not just whether a number is above or below a threshold.
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As a Scientist, you will support laboratory and field-based research to help identify and control workplace health risks and improve safety across Great Britain. bohs.link/HSE-Scientist-job-…
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