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30/04/2026

Our final session at The Health and Safety Event highlighted inspiring OSH leaders who have defined their own career paths.

We heard about their real-world challenges, breakthrough moments, and career highlights, and the strategies for safety career growth.

Hear insights from Ruth Denyer, Senior Director, Production Health and Safety , Netflix

We had a great session today at The Health and Safety Event as ‘The role of human factors to improve safety performance’...
30/04/2026

We had a great session today at The Health and Safety Event as ‘The role of human factors to improve safety performance’ with Shelley Stiles put human factors firmly in focus.

She explored how understanding the way people interact with systems, environments and processes can transform workplace safety. By recognising human capabilities, limitations, behaviours and decision-making, organisations can design safer procedures, equipment and work environments that truly support people.

She showed how bringing human factors into safety management can reduce error, improve communication and teamwork, strengthen situational awareness and build a more resilient safety culture across the organisation.

Key insights from the session:
➡️ Risk Assessment is the Key Integration Point for Human Factors
Existing risk management protocols provide the ideal framework for integrating human factors. Rather than creating new systems, organisations can enhance their current risk assessment processes with human factors techniques to address the common gap between planned work and actual ex*****on

➡️ Technology Adoption Must Consider Human Interaction
With increasing adoption of AI and new safety technologies, organisations cannot lose focus on the real-world interaction between people and these systems. Technology solutions that look promising in theory may fail in practice if human factors aren't considered in their design and implementation.

➡️ Understanding Humans as Part of a Bigger System
Human factors examines how people interact within wider systems including equipment, other people, physical environment, and technology. To optimise human performance and safety, organisations must understand the worker's role in the system, what they should do, what they're able to do, and anything that stops work from going as planned.

Which human factors principle do you think makes the biggest difference in your workplace?

What a brilliant session today at The Health and Safety Event with Joanne Price leading Ask the auditor: making sense of...
30/04/2026

What a brilliant session today at The Health and Safety Event with Joanne Price leading Ask the auditor: making sense of ISO 45003.ISO 45003 takes workplace health and safety beyond physical risks, helping organisations understand and manage work-related stress and psychosocial hazards. Joanne gave a clear, practical introduction to the standard and how it fits alongside ISO 45001 making it easier for organisations to strengthen their approach to psychological health at work.

She also shared real insights from her auditing experience, including common misunderstandings, early implementation challenges and where organisations should focus first.

Key takeaways from the session:
➡️ Multi-Generational Workforce Amplifies Psychological Safety Needs
The modern workplace faces unprecedented challenges with multiple generations working together simultaneously, combined with the pace of technology and constant connectivity, making psychological safety more critical than ever.
➡️ ISO 45003 Provides Framework for Psychological Safety Management
The new ISO 45003 standard offers organizations a systematic approach to managing psychological health and safety in the workplace, with practical benefits for implementation when properly understood and applied.
➡️ Management Systems Should Be Fit for Purpose
Management systems aren't one-size-fits-all; they should be scaled appropriately to the organisations needs and can be as comprehensive or streamlined as required to be effective.

A huge thank you to Joanne for such an informative and accessible session. What part of ISO 45003 are you most interested in exploring next?

What a fantastic morning at The Health and Safety Event as we came together for Celebrating success: The IOSH achievemen...
30/04/2026

What a fantastic morning at The Health and Safety Event as we came together for Celebrating success: The IOSH achievement brunch.

This session put a well‑deserved spotlight on IOSH volunteers, members and students, recognising the dedication, passion and impact they bring to the OSH profession. Hearing their stories and celebrating their achievements was truly inspiring and a real reminder of the strength of our community.

The room was filled with great conversations and genuine connection, with attendees catching up over coffee, pastries and shared experiences. A brilliant way to bring people together and highlight the value of supporting and learning from one another.

A huge well done and thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all those who contribute so much to the IOSH community. Your commitment really does make a difference.

What inspired you most from this morning’s celebration?

30/04/2026

It’s the final day at The Health and Safety Event and there’s still plenty to enjoy before we wrap up!

We’re kicking off the morning in the Keynote Theatre with IOSH Vice-Presidents Gary Latta and Macauley Quinn for Celebrating success: The IOSH achievement brunch.

It’s a brilliant chance to recognise the amazing contributions of IOSH volunteers, members and students, and to connect with the OSH community over coffee and pastries.

Here’s what’s happening today:
🔹 Ask the auditor: making sense of ISO 45003 — Joanne Price
🔹 The role of human factors to improve safety performance — Shelley Stiles
🔹 Behind the scenes: safety careers in the spotlight — Mac Quinn, Ruth Denyer, Crystal Danbury, Gary Latta

You can also drop into the IOSH Insights Hub throughout the day for practical sessions on membership, CPD and professional development.

If you’re joining us today, make the most of the final sessions and come say hello at stand 3/B60. We’d love to see you!

29/04/2026

Tamma Carel sparked an important discussion today about how OSH can drive real sustainability change. In “Safety, sustainability and supply chain: Why thefuture of ESG runs through OSH”, Tamma showed how OSH professionals can move beyond compliance and become key drivers of sustainability leadership.

She highlighted how environmental risk management, supply chain oversight and strong governance can turn sustainability goals into real, measurable action. Practical tools, better reporting cultures and stronger accountability were central themes throughout the session.

Three key insights from the session:
➡️ ISO 45001 and 14001 Are Sustainability Leadership Systems�Existing ISO frameworks are already structured around sustainability leadership principles, context analysis, stakeholder needs, risk and opportunity assessment, business continuity, and strategic action planning. Organisations implementing these standards are already doing sustainability leadership; the question is whether the organisation recognises and positions it that way.��➡️ Systems Need Culture - Reporting Mechanisms Need Psychological Safety�While organizations have robust audit frameworks, ISO systems, data collection, and reporting dashboards, these tools only work when supported by the right culture. A reporting mechanism is worthless without a culture that makes reporting feel safe. An ISO system is paper without relationships that give workers a voice. The toolkit is one thing; building trust and psychological safety is the actual job.��➡️ OSH Professionals Impact 119 of 169 SDG Targets�Updated IOSH research reveals that OSH professionals can directly impact 119 of the 169 UN Sustainable Development Goal sub-targets through their core daily activities - a dramatic increase from the 51 targets identified in 2023. This demonstrates that OSH is not merely a thread running through sustainability but is close to the very fabric of it.

As expectations around ESG continue to rise, how do you see OSH professionals shaping the future of sustainable business practice?

29/04/2026

A standout session at The Health and Safety Event today as Lauren Mistry explored what it really means to support and protect a new generation entering the workforce.��In “Gen Z at Work: Rethinking risk, supervision and safety for a new generation”, Lauren highlighted a major shift, Gen Z is now a core part of the workforce, yet many safety frameworks were built for a different time.��Using insights from the Youth Voice Census, she shared how young people experience work today, from communication styles and confidence levels to mental health pressures, insecure work and expectations around psychological safety.��She encouraged OSH professionals to rethink traditional approaches and adapt supervision, training and risk education to better protect and empower young workers.�� Three key insights from the session:�
➡️ Mental health crisis in young workers
Six in ten young people currently in work report anxiety and depression that impacts their ability to engage, concentrate, make decisions, and maintain confidence. Young workers are feeling more under pressure and overwhelmed than ever before, with these numbers continuing to decline particularly for those aged 19 and above.

➡️ Massive skills perception gap
Young people fundamentally misunderstand what employers want. They believe employers seek fully-formed 'problem-solving leader superstars,' with only 6% believing employers want basic numeracy and literacy skills. This misconception stops many from applying for jobs and severely impacts their confidence when entering the workplace.

➡️ Work experience in rapid decline
Only 29% of young people had access to work experience in the last 12 months, and this figure continues to decline year over year. Critically, the closer young people get to working age, the less work experience they receive, leaving them without the confidence, connections, and understanding of workplace dynamics they need��Gen Z brings new strengths and new challenges. How should organisations evolve to support them effectively?

A powerful and truly eye‑opening session in the Keynote Theatre today with Professor Rosalind Searle.��Her talk, “Sexua...
29/04/2026

A powerful and truly eye‑opening session in the Keynote Theatre today with Professor Rosalind Searle.��Her talk, “Sexual harassment and abuse – a prevention focus”, shone a light on one of the most serious forms of organisational harm. She challenged OSH professionals to look beyond individual incidents and rethink how these behaviours develop, and what real prevention looks like long before harm occurs.��Professor Rosalind Searle drew on multiple studies to break down the social, cultural and structural factors that can allow harassment and abuse to take hold. She highlighted the roles played by targets, perpetrators and, importantly, those who witness these behaviours. The session also featured powerful visuals from three prevention‑focused animation resources now available for organisations to use.�� Three key insights from the session:� ➡️ From bystanders to upstanders: The role of colleagues
Organisations need to train people to move from being passive bystanders to confident 'upstanders'. This includes noticing events, checking in with individuals afterward, believing and hearing concerns, and holding senior colleagues accountable rather than normalising problematic behaviors.
�➡️ Cascading trust breaches beyond the individual
Sexual misconduct doesn't just shatter trust between the target and perpetrator - it creates cascading trust breaches affecting the person's faith in their profession, employer, and regulator. This multi-layered betrayal has far-reaching implications for workplace culture and individual recovery.�
➡️ Beyond bad apples: Sexual misconduct as a systemic issue
Sexual harassment and abuse in workplaces should not be viewed as isolated incidents caused by individual 'bad apples.' Instead, it's a social, cultural, and structural phenomenon that keeps perpetrators safe while negatively impacting those they target. This reframing is essential for effective prevention strategies.��Creating safer, more accountable workplaces starts with honest conversations like this.�What steps do you believe organisations should focus on to drive meaningful change?

29/04/2026

Day two of The Health and Safety Event is underway!
There’s a lively atmosphere today as industry leaders take to the Keynote Theatre to share the latest updates, regulations and insights shaping the OSH landscape.

If you’re curious about IOSH membership, our qualifications, or how IOSH can support your career or organisation, our team is here all day with focused sessions to help you find the right path forward.

At the IOSH Insights Hub, join us for sessions on:
🔹 Route to Chartership
🔹 Transforming safety culture with the IOSH Business Assurance Tool
🔹 An introduction to IOSH: how it can benefit your career and the wider OSH profession
🔹 Working to professional standards: Elevating safety and performance with IOSH qualifications
🔹 Keeping up to date with continuing professional development (CPD) and Blueprint
🔹 Health in the environmental and waste sectors

Come and see us at stand 3/B60 and be part of the conversation. Connect with fellow professionals and explore what’s next for the OSH community.

28/04/2026

A meaningful day for anyone who cares about safer, healthier work.

As IOSH President Richard Bate reflected this morning at the Health and Safety Event, 28 April is a deeply meaningful date for everyone committed to safer, healthier work, as it marks both International Workers’ Memorial Day a moment to remember those who have tragically lost their lives because of work and the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which this year shines a spotlight on the importance of a healthy psychosocial working environment.

For many in the OSH profession, it’s also a day to confront the realities we don’t always talk about. IOSH’s latest insights reveal what many practitioners see as the biggest “elephant in the room” in our field.

If we want safer, healthier, more human‑centred workplaces, we can’t shy away from the hidden issues that shape them.

🔍 Explore the findings and join the conversation: https://iosh.com/news-and-opinion/elephant-poll-hiddens-safety-issues

28/04/2026

When safety becomes part of your culture, everything changes, and today’s session proved it.

Bruce Daisley’s session landed with real impact. His stories from Alcoa, Network Rail and other
organisations showed how the everyday habits,
behaviours and human connections inside a
workplace shape whether safety becomes something people truly live, not just something written in a policy.

This session brought fresh clarity to how we spot cultural gaps, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection.

Key insights from this session:
➡️ Best Friend at Work Is the Top Engagement Predictor
The number one predictor of workplace engagement isn't compensation or career advancement, it's having a best friend at work. This finding, along with receiving valuable feedback and recognition, demonstrates that feeling connected to colleagues is foundational to engagement.

➡️ AI Makes Culture the Last Competitive Differentiator
As AI becomes the first resource employees turn to for answers, organisations risk commoditisation if everyone asks the same computers the same questions. Culture becomes the critical differentiator, the human layer that distinguishes one organisation from another.

➡️ The Three Pillars of Culture: Mattering, Group Identity, and Agency
Good culture is built on three sequential components: Mattering - showing individuals they're significant, Group Identity - creating a sense of 'we', and Agency - empowering people to take action. These elements must be addressed in order, without individual mattering, there can be no collective identity.

If you could change one thing about your
organisation's safety culture, what would make the biggest difference?
Let us know in the comments below! 👇


What happens when we take a closer look at the evidence behind our safety decisions? Today’s session at the Health and S...
28/04/2026

What happens when we take a closer look at the evidence behind our safety decisions?

Today’s session at the Health and Safety Event sparked some big conversations.

Chris Davis, Ben Moss, Shaun Lundy and Nancy Hey, brought together different insights to shine a light on what is really happening inside the OSJ evidence ecosystem, the strengths, the gaps, and the opportunities we can’t afford to miss.

The panel unpacked how evidence is used on the ground, the challenges with current reporting frameworks, and why better collaboration across research, funders, and the profession could be a game changer for safer work.

Three standout insights from the session:
➡️ Maturity Frameworks Help Leaders Engage With Evidence Strategically
Using a maturity lens helps senior leaders engage with evidence use as a strategic capability rather than an operational task. This approach allows organisations to see their current position and the journey toward full evidence maturity, making it acceptable to be at the start while providing a clear development path.

➡️ Three Proven Methods Drive Research Into Practice
Research on evidence use has identified three well-established effective methods for getting evidence into practice: communication - making it findable and accessible, learning/training - the only method that builds skill, and building evidence into systems and processes. All three are necessary for comprehensive evidence adoption.

➡️ Critical Thinking and Sharing Are Professional Responsibilities
Practitioners have a responsibility to practice critical thinking when evaluating information and to share valuable evidence they discover. In a noisy information environment where misinformation can spread, professionals must be discerning consumers and active disseminators of quality evidence.

One thing is clear, if we want smarter, more confident safety decisions, strengthening our evidence base must be a shared priority.

So let’s open it up to the community, what is one
change you believe would have the biggest impact on improving the OSH evidence ecosystem? Let us know in the comments below! 👇


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