March 28, 2022
The Council of the EU has approved the amendment of the carcinogens and mutagens directive, an EU law to protect workers from dangerous substances. Read More
March 25, 2022
SHP caught up with Dr Mavis Nye who, was voted as SHP’s Most Influential Individual for 2021 by SHP readers. We chat her work as a campaigner for the dangers of asbestos exposure and the lack of awareness that still exists, and how living with Mesothelioma impacts her life. Read More
December 17, 2021
SHP has announced the list of the most influential people in health and safety, voted for by you, recognising Dr Mavis Nye as 2021’s ‘Most Influential’ for her work as a campaigner, supporting and raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure and supporting those who are diagnosed with Mesothelioma. Read More
September 30, 2019
The Fire Brigades Union has called on the government to take action to protect firefighters, after research uncovered that they are being exposed to dangerously high levels of harmful chemicals. Read More
May 22, 2019
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has announced a new e-learning course, ‘Occupational Cancers’, aimed at the construction industry. Read More
February 4, 2019
What is World Cancer Day? World Cancer Day is a truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, Read More
November 22, 2017
Representatives from construction, rail, and mineral products firms have discussed progress on tackling exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) at this year's IOSH conference. Read More
February 4, 2016
World Cancer Day 4 February 2016 Taking place under the tagline ‘We can. I can.’, World Cancer Day 2016-2018 will Read More
December 15, 2015
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is backing a campaign to raise awareness of occupational cancer. KFRS say they are Read More
February 4, 2015
The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) has called for far greater acknowledgement of the role of work-related factors in causing Read More