Projects funded 2011

Development of a solar radiation training resource for the British construction sector

This project will develop a free training resource on ‘Sun safety’ for the construction sector. With the construction sector at greater risk of occupational skin cancers than other sectors this training resource aims to raise awareness of the risk and the sensible control measures that can be applied. The resource will consist of a short video and a downloadable ‘toolbox talks aid’.

Young Enterprise Merseyside

This project involved the IOSH Merseyside Branch members supporting the Young Enterprise Company Programme, by providing advice, mentoring and guidance to the youth projects and presenting a regional health and safety awareness award.

Health and Safety National Occupational Standards Development

Funding will build on the previous work of a pan sector health and safety project, which resulted in a Sector Qualifications Strategy (SQS). This project looks at the gaps identified in the strategy, and in consultation with stakeholders, will develop National Occupational Standards (NOS) in these areas.

Centre for Safety and Health Sustainability (CSHS)

Working in partnership with the American Society of Safety Engineers and the American Industrial Hygiene Association, funding helped to co-found the CSHS and provide a global voice for the health and safety community on sustainability reporting, find out more by visiting their website.