Respondents needed

13 May 2011

IOSH is calling for members and their organisations to take part in a survey into accidents and near misses at work.

IOSH has commissioned Brunel University to conduct the research with the aim of providing an in-depth look at the health and safety experiences of today’s ageing workforce.

Luise Vassie, IOSH’s Executive Director of Policy, said: “The research being conducted will provide us with an insight into the employee’s stance on workplace accidents.

Whilst the research is open to everyone who is willing to take part, researchers Alex Farrow and Frances Reynolds are calling for older workers to take part. In previous studies this population has been largely underrepresented but, will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to this research.”
 
Participants who take part in the survey will be asked to answer questions relating to the following areas: experiences of accidents and near-misses, any discomforts with using computers, challenges arising from working alone, stressful changes in business ethos and views on safety management at work.

The survey is anonymous and will take no longer than 15 minutes to complete, there are no right or wrong answers.

You can access the survey here, alternatively please request a hard copy of the survey by contacting Alex Farrow. You can also write to the School of Health Sciences and Social Care, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. The survey is open until Wednesday 29 June.