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Awaab’s Law in Scotland: are you ready?

From 6 October 2026, new requirements for tackling damp and mould will come into force for social and private landlords in Scotland. The new regulations introduce set timescales

2 Sep 20263 min read

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IOM Consulting Limited secures independent future with investment from Rcapital

IOM Consulting Limited, the Edinburgh-based occupational hygiene, laboratory and professional services consultancy, today announced that it has been acquired by Rcapital. The transaction secures the independent future of

23 Jul 20263 min read

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Exposure and Effort: Two Critical Factors Shaping Occupational Health

At the OH2026 Conference Damien Mclvenny and Sasha Crookston both gave presentations exploring different aspects of occupational exposure. However, both presentations highlighted the same challenge: understanding worker risk

30 Jun 20263 min read

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IOM strengthens Authorising Engineering capability with IHEEM accreditation

IOM is pleased to announce that Jerry Slann, Director of Authorising Engineering Services, has been awarded Authorising Engineer accreditation by the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management

8 Jun 20262 min read

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Response to NAHT Guidance: supporting schools with play sand safety

Recent guidance from the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) is advising precautionary action relating to a national safety issue involving some products containing play sand and the

15 May 20261 min read

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Can your Healthcare Ventilation System handle the heat?

As the warmer months approach, maintaining safe and comfortable indoor spaces in hospital environments can prove challenging, particularly in busy wards and critical clinical areas where temperature, humidity

15 May 20262 min read

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Understanding and Addressing Hidden Health Hazards in Dental Practices

Hospitals and healthcare clinics are an obvious source of potential airborne hazards, but busy clinical environments such as dental practices and dental schools involve a wide range of procedures and materials that may present exposure risks to staff and patients. Although many hazards are known, hidden

14 Apr 20264 min read

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Mineralogy Laboratory Re-accredited by UKAS at Pentland Science Park

We are delighted to announce that IOM’s Pentland Science Park mineralogy laboratory has been re‑accredited by UKAS for all analyses previously carried out under UKAS accreditation at our Riccarton site. The mineralogy

25 Mar 20261 min read

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Managing Health and Safety compliance in Wind Farms

As the renewables sector continues to expand, wind farms play a critical role in the transition to low carbon energy. However, operating and maintaining wind turbines presents complex

3 Mar 20264 min read

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IOM urges UK schools and colleges to review welding fume controls

IOM are urging UK schools, colleges and training providers with engineering or construction workshops to review their welding fume controls, amid the recent safety breach at City of

20 Feb 20262 min read

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IOM plays key role in protecting EU worker from asbestos

IOM is proud to announce our contribution to the European Commission’s new practical guidance to reduce workers exposure from asbestos. Press Release from the European Commission (published 18th

16 Jan 20263 min read

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IOM’s Checklist for Effective Workplace Ventilation

6 Tips from IOM's Occupational Hygienists

22 Dec 20252 min read

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Awaab’s Law in Scotland: are you ready?

IOM Consulting Limited secures independent future with investment from Rcapital

Exposure and Effort: Two Critical Factors Shaping Occupational Health

IOM strengthens Authorising Engineering capability with IHEEM accreditation

Response to NAHT Guidance: supporting schools with play sand safety

Can your Healthcare Ventilation System handle the heat?

Understanding and Addressing Hidden Health Hazards in Dental Practices

Mineralogy Laboratory Re-accredited by UKAS at Pentland Science Park

Managing Health and Safety compliance in Wind Farms

IOM urges UK schools and colleges to review welding fume controls

IOM plays key role in protecting EU worker from asbestos

IOM’s Checklist for Effective Workplace Ventilation

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