Education and Training Awards 2020

Jun20341 Keeping workers safe and healthy is a priority for businesses; the team at the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) offer support to manage occupational and environmental health risks. They are committed to protecting workers and the public from current and emerging health, safety and wellbeing issues. We look more closely in the light of the team’s incredible success. Established in 1969, the IOM has a strong claim to being one of the longest-established independent occupational and environmental health research institutes in the world. For over fifty years, the team have investigated everything from coal-dust to asbestos to carbon nanotubes to air pollution. While many get into science to explore ever- more detailed solutions and answers to academic questions, those at the IOM have a passion for application. They are committed to thinking innovatively and challenging ordinary thinking in order to improve the health of everyone. This means that the work undertaken is scrupulously impartial, with independence and integrity at the forefront of the team’s work. What is key to the success of the IOM, and its ability to enact real and lasting change, is its connection to companies and businesses. The team pride themselves on delivering accredited and bespoke occupational health and safety training courses through a team of highly experienced trainers. These health and safety courses are delivered in the classroom and online and many are accredited by BOHS. IOM has also established its own standard as part of its work in occupational health, meaning that each attendee receives a respected health and safety qualification or certificate as a result of attending an IOM delivered course. Those who work at the IOM are regarded as leading thinkers in their subject areas. The organisation’s senior scientists have acquired a broad grasp of several sciences as well as their speciality, and this collaboration has been behind many of the fundamental advances made over the firm’s long history. Bringing this incredible skill into sharp relief is the ability of the team to put it into action practically. The result is a progressive voice that is listened to by industry, government, academia and the public at large. Like many training consultancies, the tradition has been to teach in a classroom, with many aspects of the sector demanding a ‘hands on’ Best Workplace Health & Occupational Hygiene Training Consultancy - UK programme. The COVID-19 pandemic has demanded a rethink of how teaching is done, with the lessons learnt on all sides informing how training is completed in the future. Blending the benefits of these two systems will allow delegates to learn much more efficiently and much more effectively. Looking forward, the firm sees the launch of the IOM Academy as its next big achievement. This specialist learning provider will support people across the areas of Public Health and Workplace Protection. This move is a natural evolution of the company’s direction, combining the need to support public health with scientific expertise. Similarly, the team intends to continue its world- leading attitude thanks to the IOM Insights programme. This thought leadership network takes a closer look at emerging issues and brings them to the fore in order to improve the environment in which we all live and work. Education & Training Awards 2020 Occupational health has improved over the years, but there are new risks emerging all the time, and the present coronavirus (COVID-19) challenge has put occupational health at the forefront of business strategy. The IOM Academy for Workplace Health Protection can transform peoples understanding of everyday occupational risks including those posed from coronavirus. Contact their team to find out how IOM Academy can support an organisation’s Workplace Health Protection needs. Company: Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) Name: Lindsey Mitchell Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.IOM-World.org