BOHS is a charity that makes a distinct and valuable contribution to preventing ill health. We bring science, technology and forethought to bear on the workplace conditions that can gradually undermine health. We are a learned and professional society that through research and education helps to protect individuals and benefit the public. We are committed to raising awareness of these complex health issues. BOHS publishes the world-renowned, scientific, peer-reviewed journal, Annals of Work Exposures and Health, and we are the only professional society representing qualified occupational hygienists in the UK. Through our Faculty of Occupational Hygiene, we set professional standards and are the only UK examining board for qualifications in occupational hygiene. What is occupational hygiene? Occupational hygienists get involved at the interface of people and their workplaces. They use science and engineering to prevent ill health caused by the work environment - specialising in the assessment and control of risks to health from workplace exposure to hazards. Hygienists help employers and employees to understand these risks and to minimise or eliminate them.
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#deadline approaching - 31 July 2024 #Occupational and #Environmental #Exposures of #Skin to #Chemicals (OEESC) #Conference Submit your #poster #abstract now! https://lnkd.in/eGYxAAyZ Check the latest agenda - https://lnkd.in/ePQxGjz5 Relevant topics include: - #Dermal #Exposure Assessment - #Health Effects - Dermal #Risk Assessment - #UV Exposure - #Education, #Intervention, and #Control
๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง! As you may have seen, this year we'll be hosting a dedicated awards night for all shortlisted submissions on 19th September at the Brandon Hall Hotel in Coventry. The awards presented on the evening will be: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ: Celebrating the best candidates of the year who have achieved, the BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene and the BOHS Diploma of Professional Competence in Occupational Hygiene. ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ข๐๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ The Early Career Occupational Hygienist Essay Award recognises talent and stimulate ongoing professional development in occupational hygiene. ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ Awarded annually to mark outstanding contributions of an individual to the improvement of worker health protection. ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ Recognises an outstanding initiative contributing to the reduction of ill health at work. ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ Recognises International Innovation in Occupational Hygiene. ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ Recognises the outstanding voluntary contribution to BOHS and the profession of occupational hygiene. ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ Granted to an LEV Practitioner/LEV Organisation or Group who has made a significant contribution to improving health in the workplace. To secure your place at the awards showcase, click here: https://lnkd.in/eRebye7e
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is hosting the Occupational and Environmental Exposures of Skin to Chemicals (OEESC) Conference in 2024. OEESC 2024 is the leading international conference on skin exposure, bringing together professionals engaged in the field of skin exposure to chemicals to exchange ideas, network, and discuss current issues. The nature of skin protection is changing. Attend this two-and-one-half day conference to learn the latest about the following topics: ๐ค Dermal Exposure Assessment ๐ค Health Effects ๐ค Dermal Risk Assessment ๐ค UV Exposure ๐ค Education, Intervention, and Control Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g7hcjvt7
This yearโs SNO conference focuses on fundamental nano-scale processes related to sustainability and the environment and presents current state-of-the-art knowledge and an outlook on nano-enabled applications. The conference will feature a set of exciting plenaries and concurrent sessions covering a wide set of topics including fate, transport, toxicity, bioeconomy, climate actions, education, energy, environment, infrastructure, medicine, sensors, and nanoscale modelling. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/diaMyS5p
For just ยฃ246 you can access over 50 hours of recordings from sessions A, B and C at #IOHA2024! Email the conferences team at [email protected] to find out more!
Bricklayers can be frequently exposed to high levels of dust through many regular tasks. Find out more about the hazards, control options and how to manage risks: https://lnkd.in/etDEdhHS
These free downloadable checklists will help you on site in managing workplace health risks. They will help you to pinpoint weaknesses and give tips on things you need to be aware of or have in place. You can download them here: https://lnkd.in/gwA3qbnV
At the core of workplace safety lies the profound discipline of occupational hygiene. It goes beyond routine inspections; it's a comprehensive approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating health hazards in the workplace. From meticulously analyzing air quality to evaluating ergonomic setups, occupational hygienists play a pivotal role in ensuring that our work environments promote health and well-being.
๐งน Co-operate in controlling health and safety risks, as you are legally required to do. ๐งน Read and understand the relevant risk assessments before starting work. ๐งน Use the vacuum cleaners provided. ๐งน Report any damaged or defective equipment immediately. ๐งน Wear, store and check your RPE in keeping with your training. ๐งน Challenge colleagues who are not following good practice in controlling airborne dust. ๐งน Report dusty activities as health and safety โnear missesโ. ๐งน Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gwA3qbnV
M505 aims to describe how exposure to hazardous substances arise in the workplace and introduces the methodologies and technologies available to control exposures and thereby reduce risks to health. This examination is suitable for technicians and technologists who carry out measurements and testing in workplaces. https://lnkd.in/eTrzZ6cS