IOM: News

Professor Ken Donaldson joins IOM as an Honorary Principal Scientist

We are pleased to announce that Ken Donaldson, Scientific Director of the ELEGI Colt Laboratory and Professor of Respiratory Toxicology at the the University of Edinburgh, has become an Honorary Principal Scientist at IOM…more .

IOM appoints new Director of Clinical Services

The IOM is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Lisa Birrell as Director of Clinical Services, based in Edinburgh.…more

Select Committee report published on the role of HSC and HSE in regulating workplace health and safety

The Work and Pensions Committee’s report entitled 'The role of the Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive in regulating workplace health and safety' was published on Monday 21 April 2008. …more

Editorial in 'Epidemiology' journal contrasts deaths postponed and lives prolonged

The November issue of the prestigious journal 'Epidemiology' carried an editorial by Bert Brunekreef (Institute of Risk Assessment Sciences, University of Utrecht), with IOM co-authors Brian Miller and Fintan Hurley..…more .

Our man in Blantyre

Dr Sean Semple, Honorary Senior Scientist at IOM and Lecturer in Occupational Hygiene at the University of Aberdeen, has visited Blantyre, Malawi to undertake some research into the levels of smoke in homes.…more .

Health and Wellbeing @ Work 2008

Dr Joanne Crawford, Senior Consultant Ergonomist at IOM presented to delegates at the conference on Work Ability in Older Workers in the Age Diversity session on the second day (6th March).…more .

Nanotechnology Health and Safety debated in Parliament

Recent parliamentary discussions saw Ian Pearson MP provide MPs in the House of Parliament with an overview of current UK efforts to regulate nanotechnology health and safety.…more .

IOM Workshop: REACH Pre-Registration

IOM is planning the next in its series of seminars on Preparing for REACH.…more .

IOM exhibition at Health and Wellbeing @ Work 2008

The Health and Wellbeing @ Work 2008 exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham on 5th and 6th March 2008 is a major national event for occupational health professionals, employers, HR managers and those involved with health promotion in the workplace.…more .

IOSH08 Conference & Exhibition

Health and safety: making the connection

18-19 March 2008, The International Centre, Telford

IOM Consulting Ltd invites you to come and meet us at the IOSH08 conference and exhibition.. more

REACH update from IOM

There is now less than 4 months remaining until pre-registration commences for REACH.…more .

SAFENANO team complete BSI British Standards Guide to safe handling of nanomaterials

A guide to the Safe Handling of Nanomaterials, drawn up by the SAFENANO team under BSI Committee NTI/1, Nanotechnologies, has this week been published by BSI British Standards..…more .

Assessment of the occupational cancer burden in Great Britain

A research team at Imperial College and the Health and Safety Laboratory have completed the first phase of an assessment of the occupational cancer burden in Great Britain.…more .

IOM CHIA at the forthcoming major HIA Conference in Dublin

The IOM Centre for Health Impact Assessment (IOM CHIA) is presenting on three major themes at the 8th International HIA conference in Dublin between the 16th-17th October 2007.…more .

Exposure to metal working fluids (MWF)

Exposure to metal working fluids (MWF) may be a cause of illness across a wide spectrum of businesses.…more .

IOM's Lunchtime Talks Programme 2007-2008 begins in September

The talks are held at IOM HQ, Edinburgh..…more .

Details of IOM research on ill health associated with DSE

A variety of ill-health symptoms have been associated with work with Display Screen Equipment (DSE), including musculoskeletal disorders; mental stress; and visual fatigue.…more .