IOM: News

The latest news and events at IOM, follow the links for the full entry. Previously released news can be found in our news archive.

IOM News Listing

ICMM publishes guidance on HIA

The International Council on Mining and Metals has published its guidance on HIA....more.

IOM work contributes to Department of Health “Invisible Patients” Report

The Department of Health has today released the report "Invisible Patients", which is the report of the working group on the Health of Health Professionals chaired by Professor Alastair Scotland, Director of the National Clinical Assessment Service... ..more.

The Advanced REACH Tool goes live

The development of the Advanced REACH Tool (ART) version 1.0 is complete and the tool is now available. ...more.

HSE publishes new guidance on managing asbestos risks

Earlier this month, the HSE published HSG 264, ‘Asbestos: The Survey Guide’. ...more.

IOM-led consortium awarded crucial advisory contracts on the regulation of nanomaterials under REACH

A consortium led by the Institute of Occupational Medicine’s SAFENANO Initiative has been awarded two contracts by the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection of the European Commission's Directorate General Joint Research Centre (JRC) concerning the development of specific advice on the assessment of nanomaterials under REACH. ...more.

UKAS accredited quantification of asbestos in soils

The IOM laboratory is pleased to announce an extension to the scope of our UKAS accreditation to include the quantification of asbestos in soils. ...more.

Spotlight on cobalt

The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recently added a new page about cobalt to its website...more.

Dr Lang Tran to speak at prestigious international conferences

Lang Tran, IOM's Principal Toxicologist, has been invited to speak at two important conferences dealing with nanotechnology issues... more.

IOM presented with Award

The IOM was presented with an Award for Distinguished Service by Safety Groups UK... more.

Nanotoxicology 2010 Conference

The 3rd of the Nanotoxicology conference series, Nanotoxicology 2010 is aimed at professionals and students in nanotechnology environment, health and safety (EHS) research... more.

Expansion of IOM's research

Over the last 18 months we have been expanding our team of researchers to work on a wide range of new projects...more. 

Workshops and courses at the National Heart and Lung Institute

Here are details of forthcoming events, which will all be held at the National Heart and Lung Institute, London SW3....more. 

Does your construction waste contain gypsum?

The Enviroment Agency for England and Wales has recently changed the rules relating to the disposal of . ..more.

Bakers – time to clear the air!

The HSE recently warned that thousands of British bakers could be at risk of developing a debilitating respiratory condition unless they take sensible precautions. ..more.