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IOSH IOSH is the Chartered body for health and safety professionals, with around 50,000 members worldwide.

Follow our page to join our community of people who are passionate about making the world of work safe and healthy. IOSH was founded in 1945 and is a registered charity with international NGO status.

This World Mental Health Day, let's listen to lived experience. Our member David Donnelly CMIOSH knows how life-changing...
10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, let's listen to lived experience.

Our member David Donnelly CMIOSH knows how life-changing a workplace incident can be, both physically and mentally.

After a serious workplace accident at the age of 20, David spent years coming to terms with the psychological impact of trauma.

Since then, David has transformed his experience into a force for good. Retraining in occupational safety and health, he built a career dedicated to helping others understand the real-life consequences of unmanaged workplace risks and the importance of prevention.

David believes lived experience can be one of the most powerful tools for improving workplace culture and safety.

Read his story: https://bit.ly/3VsLgzh

08/10/2026

Trauma‑informed practice is changing the way we lead in safety, and it starts with understanding people.

At the Health and Safety Event, Bill Fox, Rod Farnworth and Hannah Clarke showed OSH professionals what really happens when trauma, shame and violence shape everyday workplace interactions. Their session was a powerful reminder that safety isn’t just about rules, it’s about relationships.

➡️ A pause.
➡️ A moment of listening.
➡️ A shift in tone.
➡️ A bit of empathy.

Small actions like these can stop situations from escalating and help create workplaces where people feel seen, supported and safe.

If you’re passionate about building human‑centred safety cultures, this is the kind of conversation that moves the profession forward.

Watch the full session: https://bit.ly/4eaSEWb

07/10/2026

How do you make the right decision in complex and high-risk environments?

When you're faced with uncertainty, competing priorities or complex risks, competence is about more than qualifications. It's about having the confidence to make informed decisions and knowing how to apply your professional judgement when it matters most.

Join us on Thursday 22 October at 12.30pm BST for the next webinar in our Raising the bar for OSH series.

Hosted by IOSH President-Elect Dr Shaun Lundy, the session brings together Itai Mukuvari, who leads the UNOPS global Occupational Health and Safety programme, and Andrew C Miller, Safety Compliance Manager at Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd.

Together, they’ll cover:

🔹 what competence looks like beyond qualifications and compliance
🔹 how to apply professional judgement in difficult situations
🔹 the role of decision-making and accountability in health and safety practice
🔹 lessons learned from high-risk sectors and workplaces
🔹 good practice you can use in your own organisation
🔹 how competence helps build trust, confidence and credibility.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4y4D3i8

06/10/2026

📸 Could your safety story inspire others?

We’re inviting IOSH members to enter our Safety Shots competition and showcase the difference they’re making in their workplaces.

Whether you’ve introduced an innovative solution, driven a positive culture change, or demonstrated outstanding leadership in safety and health, we want to hear your story. The winner will receive a professional workplace photoshoot!

To help inspire you, meet our past winner Mark Nixon, Health and Safety Manager at Don‑Bur Bodies & Trailers, and IOSH Chartered Member.

Mark’s story is a powerful reminder of what professional status, continuous development and strong networks can unlock, not just for individuals, but for entire organisations. His journey shows how powerful it is when safety professionals come together.

Now we want to see your perspective, the moments, environments and people that represent safety in action.

Capture it. Share it. Enter the IOSH Photography Competition: https://bit.ly/4rYqnYL

Learning from real-life scenarios can help prevent future tragedies, especially in high-risk industries like agriculture...
05/10/2026

Learning from real-life scenarios can help prevent future tragedies, especially in high-risk industries like agriculture.

Recently, the IOSH East Anglia Community and Norwich and District Safety Group joined Birketts LLP in Norwich for an immersive mock trial exploring a tragic farm fatality.

Delegates saw how the pressures on a farming business created tensions and errors that led to a fatal incident. The mock trial considered the importance of previous near misses and physical barriers while learning how the incident could be perceived by a jury and law.

Reflecting on the event, Carly Hughes, Vice-Chair of the IOSH East Anglia Community, said: "The audience were genuinely captivated as we learned about the courtroom, legal perspectives, and considered what caused a fatal incident in agriculture. It was also an opportunity to share time with other safety professionals whether agricultural or in other sectors. A thought-provoking event where we all learned."

Events like this bring professionals together to share knowledge, learn from others and help drive safer and healthier workplaces.

Find out more about our communities and how to join one: https://bit.ly/4vTM0KE

02/10/2026

How can we create safer rural communities?🌾

Join IOSH President Richard Bate and Farm Safety Foundation Manager Stephanie Berkeley on Wednesday 14 October at 1pm BST for the second session in our rural safety series, exploring how leadership, collaboration and shared learning can help improve occupational safety and health across the rural sector.

Together, they'll discuss tackling shared challenges, supporting wellbeing, and building a stronger safety culture for future generations.

Book now: https://bit.ly/4rFprbv

01/10/2026

Safety always starts with people

At the Health and Safety Event at the NEC, Dr Shelley Stiles highlighted how real safety improves when we understand how humans actually interact with systems and environments. When work is designed around human strengths and limitations, communication gets clearer, errors drop and awareness rises.

Explore more on human factors or dive into safety culture and watch the full session here: https://bit.ly/4d9FdWa


28/09/2026

Behind every safer workplace is someone committed to learning and making a difference.

That's exactly what we're seeing through our partnership with Nirapon in Bangladesh.

In 2025, IOSH partnered with Nirapon to support health and safety professionals studying the IOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Leadership and Management.

We caught up with learners Ali Kamal Mostofa Rubel, Nashia Jahan and Nafisa Nir to hear about their experiences so far, what inspired them to take the qualification, and how it is already helping them grow in their careers and make a positive impact in their workplaces.

With their final assessments approaching, they're now preparing for the last stage of their qualification journey. We're incredibly proud of everything they've achieved so far and wish them the very best of luck as they work towards completing the diploma by the end of the year.

Read their stories here: https://bit.ly/4iMPMSJ

28/09/2026

Join our webinar tomorrow! Rural safety - understanding the challenge

Keeping people safe in rural workplaces isn't always straightforward. From remote locations and lone working to the wide range of jobs carried out across the countryside, rural environments bring unique health and safety challenges.

That's why we're bringing together experts to explore what works, what needs to change, and how we can create safer and healthier workplaces for everyone working in rural settings.

On Tuesday 29 September, at 1pm, join IOSH President Richard Bate, alongside Phil Smith, Safety First Lead, The Crown Estate, and Mike Whiting, Chartered Engineer, Institution of Agricultural Engineers.

Together, they'll discuss:
🔹 why safety approaches need to reflect the realities of rural work
🔹 the factors that influence safety in rural environments
🔹 how collaboration and practical solutions can support positive change
🔹 why engaging with rural communities helps make safety initiatives more relevant and effective.

Whether you work in agriculture, forestry, a rural business or simply have an interest in improving safety outcomes in rural communities, we invite you to join the conversation.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4xH3j27

22/09/2026

Rural work, real challenges, safer futures

Keeping people safe in rural workplaces isn't always straightforward. From remote locations and lone working to the wide range of jobs carried out across the countryside, rural environments bring unique health and safety challenges.

That's why we're bringing together experts to explore what works, what needs to change, and how we can create safer and healthier workplaces for everyone working in rural settings.

On Tuesday 29 September, at 1pm, join IOSH President Richard Bate, alongside Phil Smith, Safety First Lead, The Crown Estate, and Mike Whiting, Chartered Engineer, Institution of Agricultural Engineers.

Together, they'll discuss:

➡️why safety approaches need to reflect the realities of rural work

➡️the factors that influence safety in rural environments

➡️how collaboration and practical solutions can support positive change

➡️why engaging with rural communities helps make safety initiatives more relevant and effective.

Whether you work in agriculture, forestry, a rural business or simply have an interest in improving safety outcomes in rural communities, we invite you to join the conversation.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4xH3j27

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