News - 2006
News - 2006
IOSH Education Newsletter - November 2006
The November 2006 Newsletter can be found by Clicking here and is also available via the IOSH HQ website (click the IOSH logo a the top of the page).
Added: 5.12.06
IOSH Safety Sciences Group - Student Research Competition/Research & Development fund.
The IOSH 07 Conference organising committee and SSG are running a competition for the best academic research project in the field of occupational safety and health by BSc and MSc students. IOSH is asking students to submit a one-page abstract of their research work, and will then ask the 10 best entrants to create a poster for display in the exhibition area of the IOSH Conference in Telford on 27–28 March 2007. The 10 entrants IOSH select to present a poster will be
invited to attend the conference exhibition and spotlight theatre presentations. The two best entrants will receive
complimentary passes for the full conference programme and their certificates will be presented by the IOSH president.
They’ll also be asked to give a presentation supporting their submission at a date and venue to be arranged. For full information, including submission criteria, please click here. Please also note that timescales are tight - abstracts need to be submitted to IOSH by the 24th of November 2006.
The above document also provides details of IOSH's research and development fund, giving an overview of the application process together with contact details should you wish to discuss research and development ideas with IOSH.
Added: 8.11.06
Bristol & West Branch Conference - 24.11.06
Bristol & West Branch are hosting their "Looking after the assests, too" conference at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-Super-Mare, on the 24th of November 2006. The conference aims to provide delegates working in health, safey, and the environment, the opportunity to further develop their personal skills. Click here for the programme and registration details.
Added: 29.9.06
Personal Development Award Launched!
Replacing the previous Student of the Year Competition, the Branch is pleased to launch the Personal Development Award. Entries are invited from anyone who successfully completes a full-time, part-time or distance learning course, gaining a qualification leading to membership of IOSH or upgrade of membership category, or can demonstrate that their new qualification has been applied practically to strengthen their knowledge of the management of occupational safety and health in their workplace or their own business during 2006. Full details, including an application form, can be found by clicking here. The closing date for applications is Friday the 10th of February 2007.
Added: 19.9.06
New Specialist Group section added to website
A section dedicated to Specialist Groups has been added to the website - click "Specialist Groups" to the left to view the section and apply to become a link between this Branch and your chosen Specialist Group!
Added: 18.9.06
Change of venue for September Branch Meeting
For all those wishing to attend the September Branch Meeting on Wednesday the 13th of September, please note that the venue has changed from the Gipsy Hill Country House to the Exeter Arms Hotel. The meeting will commence as planned at 14.30, with refreshments being available from 14.00. Please see full details on our Next Branch Meeting page.
Added: 21.7.06
National Safety Symposium, Leicester, 4th/5th September 2006
Organised by the Public Services Group and supported by Zurich Municipal, the two-day residential symposium is aimed at anyone who has responsibility for managing or organising health and safety in the workplace. This year’s event will focus on conveying the health and safety message effectively by recognising potential communication barriers. It will look at skills and techniques that can be used by the safety practitioner to promote and encourage good health and safety performance and standards. Further details, including costs, can be obtained by clicking here (Adobe Reader required).
Added: 16.7.06
Make it Clear
Mencap have produced an informative booklet aimed at making information easy to read and understand for those with learning difficulties. The six page booklet (plus covers) can be downloaded direct from Mencap by clicking here (Adobe Reader required).
Added: 26.6.06
College Champion Health & Safety Award
Supported by the HSE, LSC, and IOSH and as part of European Health and Safety Week 2006, the College Champion Health & Safety Award is open to Further Education, Sixth Form and Tertiary Colleges in the UK who have made "outstanding and innovative contributions to ensure that young people make a safe start in their working lives". The Application Pack can be downloaded here (Adobe Reader required).
Added: 26.6.06
New IOSH SW Chair
At the branch AGM held on the 27th of April 2006, Andrew Munro handed over chair of the branch to Diane Ekland following his four years of tenure. The photograph below shows Andrew accepting a gift on behalf of the branch in recognition of his hard work and dedication whilst in post. Andrew will continue to support the branch as Treasurer.
Added: 21.5.06
Environmental News by Jeremy Jackson
Jeremy Jackson of Zurich Risk Services has provided another informative update on local environmental issues which can be downloaded in MS Word format by clicking here.
Added: 3.5.06
IOSH Specialist Groups
The branch is seeking representatives to act as points of contact for the following Specialist Groups:
"Safe and Sustainable" Event 4.4.06
To be held at Exeter University, this is one of a series of free partnership events run by the Working Well Together campaign in partnership with Envirowise and the Future Foundations Sustainable Initiative. The aim of these events is to address key health and safety
issues and sustainable challenges, through the design phase and construction delivery. If you are a small building company or a small design practice, and would like to receive up-to-date
and informed advice on these essential issues, then this free event is a must. Your invitation can be found here (MS Word) and details and booking form can be found here (Adobe Acrobat).
Added: 31.3.06
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Added: 31.3.06