A history of unionism: The bicentenary of the Combination Acts
October 24, 2024
This year marks the bicentenary of the repeal of the Combination Acts, which had outlawed trade unions. Two hundred years on, has the function of unionism changed and are they still in pursuit of the same parameters of good work? IOSH’s Duncan Spencer and Dr. Christopher Davis explore these questions. Read More
New Zealand looks beyond road cones in safety reformation
August 13, 2024
New Zealand is planning to reform its health and safety law and regulations. Read More
Investment needed to prevent future “economically inactive” workers, IOSH warns
December 27, 2023
The Government has been urged to oversee greater investment in occupational health to “prevent the workers of today becoming the economically inactive of tomorrow”. Read More
Healthy and safe working conditions “must not remain a privilege for the few”, warns IOSH
June 19, 2023
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has urged delegates at a major global conference to commit to “leave no one behind” in ensuring all workers are offered health and safety protection. Read More
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 28, 2016
This year’s campaign from the International Labour Organization (ILO) is entitled “Workplace Stress: a collective challenge”, drawing attention to current Read More
Inland water hazards are often overlooked
September 26, 2014
Fishing at sea is one of most dangerous occupations in the world. Data from countries that collect accurate accounts show Read More