IOSH

@IOSH_tweets

IOSH policy: shaping the debate on workplace safety. Influencing policy and regulation for a safe and healthy world of work.

Leicester, UK

Joined July 2009

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jun 10

We were back in Westminster last week to continue our call for better protections for gig workers. Thanks for Justin Madders MP, Minister for Employment Rights, @justinmadders @biztradegovuk and Sam Carling MP @sam_carling_ for taking part in discussions iosh.com/news-and-opini…

IOSH_tweets's tweet card. IOSH extended its call for better health, safety and wellbeing for platform workers by hosting two significant events – one in Westminster and another in Geneva.

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jul 22

IOSH’s MoU with @OICLabourCentre marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration to promote occupational safety and health (OSH) across OIC Member States. We look forward to working closely with the OIC Labour Centre in the years ahead to turn this vision into reality.

OOIC Labour Centre@OICLabourCentre · Jul 21

During the Global Initiative for Safety, Health & Well-being in Osaka, the OIC Labour Centre and @IOSH_tweets signed a MoU to boost cooperation on OSH training, policy, and standards across OIC Member States. #OICLC #IOSH #OSH

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jul 21

Farming makes up just 1% of the UK workforce—but 20% of all workplace deaths. Add mental health struggles, financial pressures & isolation, and the risks deepen. Join our free webinar on 24 July to explore real solutions. bit.ly/46T3Nbr #FarmSafetyWeek

IOSH_tweets's tweet image. Farming makes up just 1% of the UK workforce—but 20% of all workplace deaths.

Add mental health struggles, financial pressures &amp; isolation, and the risks deepen.

Join our free webinar on 24 July to explore real solutions. bit.ly/46T3Nbr
#FarmSafetyWeek

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NFU Mutual@nfum · Jul 18

Farming still has the highest injury & fatality rates 🚜 Next Tuesday, during Farm Safety Week, Olivia Barrett, NFU Mutual Risk Management Services Consultant will be featuring in @IOSH_tweets webinar to discuss how to make farming safer. Register here: orlo.uk/PQVch

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jul 16

The Institute for the Future of Work @FutureWorkInst has published its 2025 Good Work Monitor, tracking #productivity and dimensions of #goodwork in Great Britain. It provides insights on improving economic, technological, social and health outcomes ifow.org/publications/g…

IOSH_tweets's tweet card. 2025 Good Work Monitor

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jul 16

Today, we sound the alarm on the urgent need for action to protect workers from climate change. Our new white paper highlights the risks workers face and calls on governments and businesses to focus attention on them #ClimateCrisis #healthandsafety iosh.com/about/what-we-…

IOSH_tweets's tweet card. IOSH's white paper highlights urgent safety and health risks from climate change – extreme heat, wildfires, floods – and calls for immediate action to protect workers’ lives.

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jul 9

Should sustainability be a core skill in OSH? Join the IOSH Future Leaders webinar on 17 July to explore this further Hosted by Richard Bate, IOSH President-Elect with IOSH Future leaders steering group members Jemma Magee, Olivia Barrett & Jenny Storeham bit.ly/4kvpfGL

IOSH_tweets's tweet image. Should sustainability be a core skill in OSH?
Join the IOSH Future Leaders webinar on 17 July to explore this further
Hosted by Richard Bate, IOSH President-Elect with IOSH Future leaders steering group members Jemma Magee, Olivia Barrett &amp; Jenny Storeham
bit.ly/4kvpfGL

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jul 3

Figures published by the @H_S_E have revealed that work-related accidents caused 124 deaths last year, 14 fewer than the previous year – but IOSH is keen for more to be done to make people safer at work. Read more: bit.ly/3I7r2nT #HealthAndSafety

IOSH_tweets's tweet image. Figures published by the @H_S_E have revealed that work-related accidents caused 124 deaths last year, 14 fewer than the previous year – but IOSH is keen for more to be done to make people safer at work.

Read more: bit.ly/3I7r2nT

#HealthAndSafety

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jul 1

Here's a fascinating insight from @ConversationUK into the value of listening, or 'radical listening'; that is, "listening with greater intention." It offers ways to reconnect and foster a "deeper sense of empathy, engagement and hope" bit.ly/4epYQsi #peoplematter

IOSH_tweets's tweet card. Nearly one in four people globally say they feel alone. Why radical listening could be the antidote to a lonely, distracted world.

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jun 23

Globally, 684,000 workers fell to their death last year, making falls from height the second leading cause of death from injury after road traffic accidents. Our new campaign #DontFallSilent aims to tackle this significant issue and provides free resources:bit.ly/462NGHU

IOSH_tweets's tweet image. Globally, 684,000 workers fell to their death last year, making falls from height the second leading cause of death from injury after road traffic accidents.
Our new campaign #DontFallSilent aims to tackle this significant issue and provides free resources:bit.ly/462NGHU

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IOSH magazine@IOSHmagazine · Jun 18

In a new podcast episode, we discuss the significance of simplification and automation in OSH roles, and the importance of respect and curiosity in leadership. Listen here: ioshmagazine.com/2025/06/16/sha… @IOSH_tweets #IOSHPodcast #OSH #healthandsafety

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jun 11

IOSH at 113th @ilo Conference! Our Head of Policy and Public Affairs Ruth Wilkinson, spoke at the conference and urged delegates to ensure decent work for all, highlighting important health and safety risks from chemicals to stress. Read more: bit.ly/43VZkSm #ILC2025

IOSH_tweets's tweet image. IOSH at 113th @ilo Conference!

Our Head of Policy and Public Affairs Ruth Wilkinson, spoke at the conference and urged delegates to ensure decent work for all, highlighting important health and safety risks from chemicals to stress.

Read more: bit.ly/43VZkSm

#ILC2025

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jun 9

Making work safer for women in Africa With the support of our partners, workplace conditions are improving for women in hard-to-reach communities in Africa. Watch our documentaries to find out about the progress 📺 bit.ly/3VpeL2n #IOSHInAction

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jun 2

Justin Madders MP, Minister of Employment Rights, thanks IOSH and panellists for rich discussion and proclaims provisions in the Employment Rights Bill that will protect gig economy workers bringing "baseline of security" and establishing the Fair Work Agency

IOSH_tweets's tweet image. Justin Madders MP, Minister of Employment Rights, thanks IOSH and panellists for rich discussion and proclaims provisions in the Employment Rights Bill that will protect gig economy workers bringing "baseline of security" and establishing the Fair Work Agency

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jun 2

UK's youngest Member of Parliament, Sam Carling MP, joins the IOSH panel on Protecting gig workers in the age of AI in Westminster today speaking about what his constituents report, Spain's, 'Rider Law' as something to consider, and advocating better education.

IOSH_tweets's tweet image. UK's youngest Member of Parliament, Sam Carling MP, joins the IOSH panel on Protecting gig workers in the age of AI in Westminster today speaking about what his constituents report, Spain's, 'Rider Law' as something to consider, and advocating better education.

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · Jun 2

IOSH VP Dr Shaun Lundy introduces our Westminster panel on Protecting gig workers in the age of AI with Minister of Employment Rights Justin Madders MP and leading experts. See the white paper on our website iosh.com/about/media-ce…

IOSH_tweets's tweet image. IOSH VP Dr Shaun Lundy introduces our Westminster panel on Protecting gig workers in the age of AI with Minister of Employment Rights Justin Madders MP and leading experts. See the white paper on our website iosh.com/about/media-ce…

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · May 30

Just as young people need support in the workplace to address economic inactivity, @IPPR reports how employers use new technology, including AI, to keep young workers under surveillance. As we say in our @Arup report, this won't help them give their best. bit.ly/4dHEGtx

IOSH_tweets's tweet card. A think tank says legal reform is required to ensure workers can have a say over how they are monitored and managed

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · May 29

Changing lives through safer work in Africa In 2023, we documented challenges faced by rural communities in Africa. Now, we've revisited textile workers in Ghana & quarry scavengers in Kenya to see how our support, and that of our partners, is making a difference. See trailer 📺

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · May 28

Continuing the conversation on gig economy rights in Westminster. Up to 4.4m people in Britain do some form of gig work. More attention is required to protect them. @justinmadders, Minister for Employment Rights, joins us for this key discussion. bit.ly/44Y4HTg

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IOSH@IOSH_tweets · May 21

New study suggests one-month reduction in waiting times for mental health treatment could help 300,000 people and save UK economy £1bn each year, writes @RJPartington in @guardian. Note to Govt: good work also benefits business, communities, NHS & economy bit.ly/43aiViB

IOSH_tweets's tweet card. Faster treatment via NHS in England would improve health and help people keep jobs, research finds

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