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Announcements from ASOSH and practical articles on keeping people safe at work.
ASOSH launches a new website with online applications
Membership, training-centre and volunteer applications can now be submitted online and tracked by our review team.
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The hierarchy of controls, explained with real examples
PPE is the last line of defence, not the first. How to work down the hierarchy on a real job.
Our course catalogue is now organised into 14 safety disciplines
Every course now has clear learning objectives, an outline, a target audience and assessment details.
H2S: why “I can’t smell it any more” is the most dangerous moment
Hydrogen sulphide smells of rotten eggs at low levels — and then the smell disappears. Here is why.
Volunteer programme opens to new applicants
We are looking for volunteers to support awareness campaigns, events, mentoring and translation in 2027.
Heat stress: a practical checklist for supervisors
Ten questions every supervisor should be able to answer before a hot shift starts.
Our 2027 events calendar is announced
Webinars, practical workshops, the Annual Conference and our World Day for Safety and Health campaign.
Confined spaces: why the rescuer so often becomes the second victim
Instinct says go in and help. Training says plan the rescue before anyone enters.
How to write a risk assessment people actually read
A long document in a drawer protects nobody. Five habits for risk assessments that change how work is done.