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Our research on occupational safety and health

We commission a range of projects to establish evidence for health and safety policies and practice on many occupational safety and health (OSH) topics. The content below is freely available to non-members as part of our charitable objects.

  • Building safely by design

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    Research study on the use of a virtual reality tool to investigate effective modes of interaction between designers and builders.

    Building safely by design

  • Checking the checklist

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    Findings of our study on how effective different checklist designs are, combined with different levels of training.

    Checking the checklist

  • Construction site evacuation safety

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    This study reviews the performance and behaviour of construction workers during emergency large-scale evacuations in high-rise building constructions.

    Construction site evacuation safety

  • Developing human-centred safety indicators

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    This research developed a framework capable of identifying differences between how work is imagined and how it is done.

    Developing human-centred safety indicators

  • Driver diesel exposure mitigation study

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    Research on professional drivers' disproportional cancer risks from exposure to diesel exhaust fumes.

    Driver diesel exposure mitigation study

  • Engagement of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

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    Study on occupational safety and health (OSH) perceptions and behaviours of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

    Engagement of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

  • Exploring health and safety practitioners' training needs

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    Study on the workplace health issues that should be targeted through education and training for safety and health professionals.

    Exploring health and safety practitioners' training needs

  • Fatal collisions on the road

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    This report uses narrative data from coroners’ files to determine the underestimation of fatal work-related road collisions in the Republic of Ireland.

    Fatal collisions on the road

  • Getting the best from the fit note

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    This report discusses the gaps in evidence on use of the GP fit note and describes the investigation into the key features of successful fit note use.

    Getting the best from the fit note

  • Hands on: preventing work-related upper limb disorders

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    We commissioned this research into preventing work-related upper limb disorders in hand-intensive healthcare occupations.

    Hands on: preventing work-related upper limb disorders

  • Health and safety in a changing world

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    This research explores the landscape of occupational safety and health and its implications for developing solutions for workers.

    Health and safety in a changing world

  • Health and safety in a shifting landscape

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    This report summarises our five-year research programme, Health and safety in a changing world.

    Health and safety in a shifting landscape

Many of our resources are mapped to our competency framework to support your learning and development. IOSH members can access more in-depth resources, which include the principles underpinning various topics and feature practical examples and case studies.

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If you need advice on occupational health and safety you can contact our experts free of charge. If you are a member, you also have access to employment law advice - all you have to do is quote your membership number.

Call us on +44 (0)116 257 3199 or email support@technical-helpline.iosh.com