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Registered charity in England and Wales No. 1096790 and Scotland No. SC043254. VAT registration number 705 3242 69. IOSH Services Limited company registration number 01816826.</p> </nav> </div> <main id="main-content" class="bg-white text-body focus:outline-none" tabindex="-1"> <h1 class="sr-only">Institution of Occupational Safety and Health</h1> <div id="homepage-banner" class="bg-purple text-white relative"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center max-w-page mx-auto md:flex-row-reverse"> <div class="aspect-video w-full relative md:w-1/2 md:static"> <img class="block w-full h-full object-cover absolute right-0 top-0 bottom-0 z-0 md:w-1/2 b-lazy no-print" src="/img/spacer.png" data-src="/media/5solgvim/activate-2028-banner.jpg?width=1920&height=820&rnd=133487575254170000" width="1920" height="820" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /> </div> <div class="w-full max-w-page mx-auto md:w-1/2"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <div class="px-5 py-6 md:px-7 md:py-10 lg:p-16"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl">We exist to make work safer and healthier around the world</h2> <div class="mt-5 pb-2 md:mt-7 lg:mt-9 no-print"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="homepage-banner-button" class="btn-primary--light" href="/get-involved" rel=""> <span>Get involved</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="btn-secondary--light" href="/get-involved/membership" rel=""> <span>Become a member</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="module text-center"> <div id="cta-block-ebe944f7-fbc7-4898-9336-a503a46673b5" class=" module__inner"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Our vision</h2> </div> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <p>We’re the voice of the occupational health and safety profession. We support our members in delivering our simple vision of a safe and healthy world of work.</p> </div> <div class="pt-8 lg:pt-10 no-print"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="module-actions-26becf0b-befd-4138-b298-470ecdce4eba" class="btn-primary" href="/about" rel=""> <span>Find out how</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <style> #cta-block-ebe944f7-fbc7-4898-9336-a503a46673b5 { background-color: #f1f5f9; } </style> </div> <div class="module max-w-content lg:max-w-page" data-type="image"> <div id="image-block-f88d5425-a8d4-40f1-8ceb-2b515ede95ea" class="text-white"> <div class="grid lg:grid-cols-2 print-grid"> <figure class="aspect-video w-full mx-auto relative lg:h-full lg:max-w-content lg:aspect-standard print-col--1/3"> <img class="block object-cover w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" width="1000" data-src="/media/wu2de12e/worker-doing-a-high-five.jpg?width=1000&rnd=133710411316530000" alt="Male worker in hard hat and hi-vis high-fiving a colleague" /> </figure> <div class="self-center print-col--2/3"> <div class="px-4 py-8 md:px-6 lg:px-16 lg:py-12"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Read the 'small print'</h2> </div> <div class="cms cms--light -mb-5"> <p>Job ads highlight perks, but there can be unfavourable conditions hidden in the ‘small print’ of contracts. These may pose risks to people’s health and safety. Our new <span style="font-size: 1rem;">campaign highlights six actions needed for safe and healthy workplace cultures. Help us help the UK work free from</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> small print.</span></p> </div> <div class="pt-8 lg:pt-10 no-print"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="module-actions-9a10abf1-c87f-4921-ad42-95c0303c05e3" class="btn-primary--light" href="/about/campaigns/small-print" rel=""> <span>Support our six actions</span> </a> <style> #module-actions-9a10abf1-c87f-4921-ad42-95c0303c05e3 { color: #2d58a6; } </style> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> #image-block-f88d5425-a8d4-40f1-8ceb-2b515ede95ea { background-color: #2d58a6; } </style> </div> <div class="module max-w-content lg:max-w-page" data-type="image"> <div id="image-block-2e0459e6-dec8-44fa-a450-8e0d098467b6" class="text-white"> <div class="grid lg:grid-cols-2 print-grid"> <figure class="aspect-video w-full mx-auto relative lg:h-full lg:max-w-content lg:aspect-standardlg:order-2 print-col--1/3"> <img class="block object-cover w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" width="1000" data-src="/media/ldmjch4m/workers-in-a-fruit-factory.jpg?width=1000&rnd=133571342773700000" alt="Two women handling punnets of strawberries on a factory production line " /> </figure> <div class="self-center print-col--2/3"> <div class="px-4 py-8 md:px-6 lg:px-16 lg:py-12"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Future of work</h2> </div> <div class="cms cms--light -mb-5"> <p>What will tomorrow's workplace look like? What are the risks and opportunities? Our new report explores the possible 'what if' scenarios that will impact the health, safety and wellbeing of all workers. But we can't wait for the future to unfold – we're calling on you to take action today.</p> </div> <div class="pt-8 lg:pt-10 no-print"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="module-actions-ac4d14f9-16ad-454c-a1be-a7c5e45f8898" class="btn-primary--light" href="https://read.iosh.com/future-of-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span>Find out more</span> <span class="sr-only">(opens in a new tab)</span> </a> <style> #module-actions-ac4d14f9-16ad-454c-a1be-a7c5e45f8898 { color: #96257d; } </style> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> #image-block-2e0459e6-dec8-44fa-a450-8e0d098467b6 { background-color: #96257d; } </style> </div> <div class="module text-center no-print" aria-label="Tackling risk in rural Africa" data-type="snippets"> <div id="snippets-block-c0327c75-7781-4eaa-a22d-815c772751a5" class=""> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <p class="text-xs font-title lg:text-sm print-module__title-prefix">IOSH in action</p> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Tackling risk in rural Africa</h2> </div> <ul class="flex flex-wrap justify-center -mt-2 -ml-5 md:-mt-4 md:-ml-7 lg:-mt-6 lg:-ml-9"> <li class="pt-5 pl-5 w-full sm:w-1/2 md:pt-7 md:pl-7 lg:pt-9 lg:pl-9 lg:w-1/3"> <div class="bg-white text-body text-left h-full relative z-10 group"> <div class="relative z-10" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="flex items-center justify-center aspect-video overflow-hidden relative"> <img class="block object-cover absolute left-0 top-0 w-full h-full transition-all duration-300 group-hover:scale-105 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" data-src="/media/50sjkmh0/quarry-worker-carrying-rocks.jpg?width=960&height=540&rnd=133595511441400000" width="960" height="540" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/> </div> <div class="bg-white p-4"> <h2 class="font-title text-core-teal lg:text-lg">Awards for Africa support</h2> <p class="mt-2">Our dedication to supporting workers and communities in parts of western Africa has been recognised with a series of awards.</p> </div> </div> <a class="w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 z-20 hover:outline-accent-orange" href="/news-and-opinion/awards-for-africa-support" rel=""> <span class="sr-only">Awards for Africa support</span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="pt-5 pl-5 w-full sm:w-1/2 md:pt-7 md:pl-7 lg:pt-9 lg:pl-9 lg:w-1/3"> <div class="bg-white text-body text-left h-full relative z-10 group"> <div class="relative z-10" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="flex items-center justify-center aspect-video overflow-hidden relative"> <img class="block object-cover absolute left-0 top-0 w-full h-full transition-all duration-300 group-hover:scale-105 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" data-src="/media/3ejbxnna/textile-worker-using-a-manual-hand-machine.jpg?width=960&height=540&rnd=133595511456570000" width="960" height="540" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/> </div> <div class="bg-white p-4"> <h2 class="font-title text-core-teal lg:text-lg">Helping women at risk of chronic harm</h2> <p class="mt-2">We're working with our global partners to improve conditions for women in hard-to-reach communities. Read why and how.</p> </div> </div> <a class="w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 z-20 hover:outline-accent-orange" href="/about/what-we-do/iosh-in-action" rel=""> <span class="sr-only">Helping women at risk of chronic harm</span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="pt-5 pl-5 w-full sm:w-1/2 md:pt-7 md:pl-7 lg:pt-9 lg:pl-9 lg:w-1/3"> <div class="bg-white text-body text-left h-full relative z-10 group"> <div class="relative z-10" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="flex items-center justify-center aspect-video overflow-hidden relative"> <img class="block object-cover absolute left-0 top-0 w-full h-full transition-all duration-300 group-hover:scale-105 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" data-src="/media/voki4wo0/a-fishmonger-woman-uses-a-knife-to-prepare-the-fish.jpg?width=960&height=540&rnd=133597275249300000" width="960" height="540" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/> </div> <div class="bg-white p-4"> <h2 class="font-title text-core-teal lg:text-lg">Fishmonger women</h2> <p class="mt-2">These women work in hazard-filled environments. That needs to change. And it can. Read about this project's progress so far.</p> </div> </div> <a class="w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 z-20 hover:outline-accent-orange" href="/about/what-we-do/iosh-in-action/fishmonger-women" rel=""> <span class="sr-only">Fishmonger women</span> </a> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="module max-w-content lg:max-w-page" data-type="image"> <div id="image-block-814ff61b-bda6-446e-af99-2c8b1a1e9d17" class=""> <div class="grid lg:grid-cols-2 print-grid"> <figure class="aspect-video w-full mx-auto relative lg:h-full lg:max-w-content lg:aspect-standard print-col--1/3"> <img class="block object-cover w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" width="1000" data-src="/media/wiie3vgi/young-man-working-colleague-in-warehouse.jpg?width=1000&rnd=133487575329000000" alt="Male and female factory workers looking at tablet computer" /> </figure> <div class="self-center print-col--2/3"> <div class="px-4 py-8 md:px-6 lg:px-16 lg:py-12"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Guiding our profession </h2> </div> <div class="cms -mb-5"> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39759191 BCX4">We set world-class professional standards for workplace safety and health through our competency framework and education programmes. We support OSH professionals to continuously develop and be recognised and trusted for their expertise through IOSH membership.</span> </p> </div> <div class="pt-8 lg:pt-10 no-print"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="module-actions-d5b7d93f-9e2a-4111-9ae2-51cf00207fb6" class="btn-primary" href="/qualifications-and-courses/qualifications" rel=""> <span>Qualifications</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="btn-secondary" href="/guidance-and-resources" rel=""> <span>Guidance and resources</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> #image-block-814ff61b-bda6-446e-af99-2c8b1a1e9d17 { background-color: #f1f5f9; } </style> </div> <div class="module max-w-content lg:max-w-page" data-type="image"> <div id="image-block-4e707d07-6a42-4d0a-a950-040d502b585b" class="text-white"> <div class="grid lg:grid-cols-2 print-grid"> <figure class="aspect-video w-full mx-auto relative lg:h-full lg:max-w-content lg:aspect-standardlg:order-2 print-col--1/3"> <img class="block object-cover w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" width="1000" data-src="/media/p4jnwxy5/female-iosh-member-assists-male-colleagues-on-computer.jpg?width=1000&rnd=133487575262530000" alt="Female IOSH member with colleagues" /> </figure> <div class="self-center print-col--2/3"> <div class="px-4 py-8 md:px-6 lg:px-16 lg:py-12"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Inspiring future leaders</h2> </div> <div class="cms cms--light -mb-5"> <p>If you're just starting out we'll support you through your studies and set you up for success as you embark on your health and safety career.</p> <p>If you’re an existing Student Member and have completed your qualification, you’re ready to take the next steps in your membership journey. </p> </div> <div class="pt-8 lg:pt-10 no-print"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="module-actions-7ed84681-9bde-452d-859f-26cc6fb9d412" class="btn-primary--light" href="/get-involved/membership/membership-journey/student-membership" rel=""> <span>Student membership</span> </a> <style> #module-actions-7ed84681-9bde-452d-859f-26cc6fb9d412 { color: #0e728c; } </style> </li> <li> <a class="btn-secondary--light" href="/get-involved/membership/membership-journey" rel=""> <span>Membership journey</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> #image-block-4e707d07-6a42-4d0a-a950-040d502b585b { background-color: #0e728c; } </style> </div> <div class="module max-w-content lg:max-w-page" data-type="image"> <div id="image-block-fc6612aa-7cf3-4ad1-ae6f-68670626a7fd" class=""> <div class="grid lg:grid-cols-2 print-grid"> <figure class="aspect-video w-full mx-auto relative lg:h-full lg:max-w-content lg:aspect-standard print-col--1/3"> <img class="block object-cover w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" width="1000" data-src="/media/w4yjf0ty/male-factory-manager-training-new-female-appointees.jpg?width=1000&rnd=133487575276670000" alt="Male factory manager training colleagues" /> </figure> <div class="self-center print-col--2/3"> <div class="px-4 py-8 md:px-6 lg:px-16 lg:py-12"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Supporting business</h2> </div> <div class="cms -mb-5"> <p>We help businesses to make the most of their investment in health and safety. Our expert team at IOSH for Business is here to help with all your occupational safety and health needs.</p> </div> <div class="pt-8 lg:pt-10 no-print"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="module-actions-7d0c5d05-4f2e-42ff-9679-e90257746ac7" class="btn-primary" href="/guidance-and-resources/business/iosh-for-business" rel=""> <span>IOSH for Business</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> #image-block-fc6612aa-7cf3-4ad1-ae6f-68670626a7fd { background-color: #f1f5f9; } </style> </div> <div class="module text-center"> <div id="cta-block-e947f384-2e7a-409a-b2ab-a3a94d8d0d28" class="text-white module__inner"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <p class="text-xs font-title lg:text-sm print-module__title-prefix">Get involved</p> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Join our thriving community</h2> </div> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <p>Our membership is over 50,000 and recognised worldwide and brings many benefits. It's also an excellent way to support our vision of creating a safer world for all workers.</p> </div> <div class="pt-8 lg:pt-10 no-print"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="module-actions-8fa8c317-816a-40f3-8672-0bc4889d4362" class="btn-primary--light" href="/get-involved/membership" rel=""> <span>Become a member</span> </a> <style> #module-actions-8fa8c317-816a-40f3-8672-0bc4889d4362 { color: #7363b0; } </style> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <style> #cta-block-e947f384-2e7a-409a-b2ab-a3a94d8d0d28 { background-color: #7363b0; } </style> </div> <div class="module max-w-content lg:max-w-page" data-type="image"> <div id="image-block-cb58fabd-45d1-4d4e-9705-1910a53abdd6" class=""> <div class="grid lg:grid-cols-2 print-grid"> <figure class="aspect-video w-full mx-auto relative lg:h-full lg:max-w-content lg:aspect-standardlg:order-2 print-col--1/3"> <img class="block object-cover w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" width="1000" data-src="/media/zyybqds5/lawrence-webb-delivering-presentation.jpg?width=1000&rnd=133487575276330000" alt="Lawrence Webb delivering presentation" /> </figure> <div class="self-center print-col--2/3"> <div class="px-4 py-8 md:px-6 lg:px-16 lg:py-12"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Sharing knowledge</h2> </div> <div class="cms -mb-5"> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW162917104 BCX4">We invest in knowledge and outreach to further professional standards and knowledge. We create inclusive communities that connect professionals to the information and thought leadership they need to build a safe and healthy world of work.</span> </p> </div> <div class="pt-8 lg:pt-10 no-print"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="module-actions-ce504d1f-cbac-4513-a56a-c64aa57ab8bb" class="btn-primary" href="/get-involved/networks-and-communities" rel=""> <span>Networks and communities</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> #image-block-cb58fabd-45d1-4d4e-9705-1910a53abdd6 { background-color: #f1f5f9; } </style> </div> <div class="module max-w-content lg:max-w-page" data-type="image"> <div id="image-block-025be228-a0d5-4409-8a02-72dd21c532c7" class="text-white"> <div class="grid lg:grid-cols-2 print-grid"> <figure class="aspect-video w-full mx-auto relative lg:h-full lg:max-w-content lg:aspect-standard print-col--1/3"> <img class="block object-cover w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" width="1000" data-src="/media/u24ftzdv/female-worker-picking-figs-at-plantation.jpg?width=1000&rnd=133487575265200000" alt="Young african woman picking figs" /> </figure> <div class="self-center print-col--2/3"> <div class="px-4 py-8 md:px-6 lg:px-16 lg:py-12"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Activating change </h2> </div> <div class="cms cms--light -mb-5"> <p>We forge strategic partnerships across the world, to shine a light on best practice and improve workplace outcomes. As a result, workers' lives are protected, their families supported and their communities strengthened.</p> </div> <div class="pt-8 lg:pt-10 no-print"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto"> <ul class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-4"> <li> <a id="module-actions-30bcb904-9470-4ff6-8a40-30c3b327d520" class="btn-primary--light" href="/about/what-we-do/collaborations" rel=""> <span>Who we work with</span> </a> <style> #module-actions-30bcb904-9470-4ff6-8a40-30c3b327d520 { color: #1c7db0; } </style> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> #image-block-025be228-a0d5-4409-8a02-72dd21c532c7 { background-color: #1c7db0; } </style> </div> <section class="module text-center no-print" aria-label="Featured articles" data-type="relatedcontentwithimage-articlePage"> <div class="max-w-content mx-auto mb-5" aria-hidden="true"> <h2 class="font-heading text-3xl lg:text-4xl print-module-title">Featured articles</h2> </div> <ul class="flex flex-wrap justify-center -mt-2 -ml-5 md:-mt-4 md:-ml-7 lg:-mt-6 lg:-ml-9"> <li class="pt-5 pl-5 w-full sm:w-1/2 md:pt-7 md:pl-7 lg:pt-9 lg:pl-9 lg:w-1/3"> <div class="bg-white text-body text-left h-full relative z-10 group"> <p class="bg-core-red text-white text-xs/tight font-title uppercase px-2 py-1 absolute left-0 top-0 z-20 no-print" aria-hidden="true">New</p> <div class="relative z-10" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="flex items-center justify-center aspect-video overflow-hidden relative"> <img class="block object-cover absolute left-0 top-0 w-full h-full transition-all duration-300 group-hover:scale-105 b-lazy" src="/img/spacer.png" data-src="/media/y1vhormd/kelly-nicoll-at-iosh-head-office.jpg?width=960&height=540&rnd=133743190638370000" width="960" height="540" alt="" aria-hidden="true"/> </div> <div class="bg-white p-4"> <h2 class="font-title text-core-teal lg:text-lg">Caring for the profession</h2> <div class="text-sm text-grey my-3"> <dl class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2"> <dd class="opacity-50 pointer-events-none no-print first:hidden" aria-hidden="true">•</dd> <dt class="sr-only no-print">Date posted</dt> <dd> <span>13 Nov 2024</span> </dd> <dd class="opacity-50 pointer-events-none no-print first:hidden" aria-hidden="true">•</dd> <dt class="sr-only no-print">Author</dt> <dd> <span>Marcus Boocock</span> </dd> <dd class="opacity-50 pointer-events-none no-print first:hidden" aria-hidden="true">•</dd> <dt class="sr-only no-print">Type</dt> <dd> <span>Press release</span> </dd> </dl> </div> <p class="mt-2">Occupational safety and health professionals must look after themselves to protect others, says IOSH’s new President Kelly Nicoll.</p> </div> </div> <a class="w-full h-full absolute left-0 top-0 z-20 hover:outline-accent-orange" href="/news-and-opinion/kelly-nicoll-is-new-iosh-president" target="_self" rel=""> <span class="sr-only">Caring for the profession</span> </a> </div> </li> <li class="pt-5 pl-5 w-full sm:w-1/2 md:pt-7 md:pl-7 lg:pt-9 lg:pl-9 lg:w-1/3"> <div class="bg-white text-body 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