IOSH
Research library
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.
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Nudging construction workers
Nudging construction workers
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Understanding of the barriers to adopting sun-safe behaviours in the workplace and encouraging vitamin D sufficiency.
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Occupational safety and health in networked organisations
Occupational safety and health in networked organisations
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A report on the occupational safety and health in networked organisations.
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OSH knowledge and its management
OSH knowledge and its management
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This study describes the OSH landscape in the UK and aims to identify how OSH knowledge is used in the workplace.
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Out of sight, out of mind
Out of sight, out of mind
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Flexible working patterns are introducing challenges to today’s workers working away from a main office or location.
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Post retirement age workers and health and safety
Post retirement age workers and health and safety
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Research study on the health and safety of older workers and specifically those of post-retirement age.
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Promoting active safety leadership
Promoting active safety leadership
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This research shows that frontline managers have the greatest influence on behaviour and attitude in the workplace.
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Reducing aerosol infection risk
Reducing aerosol infection risk
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The risk to healthcare workers of hospital-acquired infection from patients infected with aerosol-transmissible pathogens.
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Reliable industrial measurement of body temperature
Reliable industrial measurement of body temperature
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A study on infrared thermometry of tympanic temperature to determine core body temperature in industrial conditions.
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Representing coal miners in safety and health
Representing coal miners in safety and health
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Mining is a hazardous industry therefore, calls for the representation of miners in their safety and health arrangements.
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Return to work after cancer
Return to work after cancer
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Information for line managers, human resources and occupational health professionals on helping individuals with cancer stay in work.
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Return to work after common mental disorders
Return to work after common mental disorders
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This report discusses the return-to-work process of workers on sick leave with common mental disorders.
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Safety culture, advice and performance
Safety culture, advice and performance
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This report is about the relationships between corporate safety culture, competent advice and safety performance.
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