productBOHS, The Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection says it is pleased to see that HSE has considered the intelligence gathering aspects for acute and short latency diseases (plus cancer), as demonstrated in the recently announced RIDDOR changes, but is still concerned about the lack of data being collected on long latency diseases such as silicosis.
productThe BOHS (British Occupational Hygiene Society) celebrated its 60th anniversary and
grant of a Royal Charter by hosting a reception at The Royal Society in London on 19
March. To mark this double milestone, HSM talks to CEO Steve Perkins about the
society’s role in helping to tackle health hazards in the workplace
productThe British Occupational Hygiene
Society’s (BOHS) 11th Inhaled
Particles symposium will take place
at Nottingham Conference Centre
on 23-25 September 2013. Since the
first symposium was held in 1960,
the meetings have witnessed all of
the key developments in
occupational and public health
associated with airborne particles.
productBOHS has announced that Dr Tim
Marsh will deliver the opening
Warner Lecture at ‘Occupational
Hygiene 2013’, its flagship annual
conference, being held in
Manchester from 23 to 25 April.
newsOn 27th April, occupational hygienist Martin Jennings will present a paper entitled ‘The effect of visible light on human health and implications for the work environment’ at the 10th IOHA International Scientific Conference in London.
newsBOHS, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, has highlighted new research, which confirms that facial hair, or stubble and beards, can adversely affect the efficacy of respiratory face masks.
productBOHS’ Breathe Freely initiative has been established in a bid to help prevent lung disease in construction workers by raising awareness of the problems. Chris Shaw examines how the campaign is sharing best practice and encouraging implementation of effective exposure control.
articleEach issue HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an occupational hygienist. This issue we talk to Mary Cameron, occupational hygienist at Air Tech ECS.
productAccording to Leafield Environmental, its new stylish SteriBin is becoming a favourite for recycling in the office environment, in preference to individual desk bins.
newsA recently published study shows that young stonemasons can and are still developing silicosis, a serious and deadly – yet entirely preventable – occupational lung disease.
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