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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The effects of shift work on health
The effects of shift work on health
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This report discusses the underlying causes of health and safety problems associated with abnormal work schedules and ageing.
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The health, safety and health promotion needs of older workers
The health, safety and health promotion needs of older workers
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This report presents the findings of our study on research on health, safety and health promotion needs of older workers.
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The impact of expert health and safety advice
The impact of expert health and safety advice
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This report describes findings of the relationship between competent health and safety advice and performance in construction.
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The impact of health and safety management
The impact of health and safety management
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This report looks into how proactive health and safety management affects organisations and their workforce.
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The impact of pictorial OSH training
The impact of pictorial OSH training
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The impact of pictorial OSH training on migrant worker behaviour and competence by Glasgow Caledonian University.
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The impact of shift work on occupational cancer
The impact of shift work on occupational cancer
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Shift work and night work raises concerns over its effect on health, including its relationship with cancer.
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The limits of influence
The limits of influence
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This study explores the role of supply chains in influencing health and safety management in two sectors.
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The role of health problems and drug treatments
The role of health problems and drug treatments
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This report analysed the risks of workplace injuries and certain drug treatments known to affect brain function.
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Unacceptable behaviour, health and wellbeing at work
Unacceptable behaviour, health and wellbeing at work
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A study which looks at the impact of violence on employee wellbeing and how these incidents impact health.
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Understanding the role of supply chains
Understanding the role of supply chains
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Research study on the role of supply chains in influencing health and safety management.
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What is a good job?
What is a good job?
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Research on the importance of different factors, in relation to the relationship between work, wellbeing and work.
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What practitioners do
What practitioners do
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This report describes the UK’s involvement in a multinational study into the roles and tasks of occupational safety and health practitioners.
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