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Promoting healthier workplaces.

We are one of the longest-established independent occupational and environmental health research institutes in the world.

IOM hosted event Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology and Exposure Science Meetings - April 2019 Register Now

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02 April

2019

OH2019 Brighton

02 April 2019

In celebration of our 50th anniversary, Rob Aitken (CEO), is presenting a keynote at OH2019; 'The IOM at 50, lessons from the past and directions for the future.' Following the keynote listen to members of our research team discuss emerging health risks in 21st-century workplaces. You can also meet our Laboratory team at our exhibition stand.

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'The IOM at 50, lessons from the past and directions for the future.'

Rob Aitken CEO

For a full list of upcoming appearances see our News & Events section.

ABOUT US

We support healthier working environments worldwide.

Our purpose is to improve people’s health and safety at work, at home and in the environment through excellent independent science to create a healthy and sustainable world.

We have established a unique position as a trusted voice valued by Industry, Government, Academia and the wider public at the centre of science, business and policy-making. This consistency of approach has been our hallmark over our 50 years.

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