IOSH survey participant wins novel prize

4 April 2012

Congratulations to one of our IOSH 2012 delegates, who has been named the lucky winner of a Kindle after completing the Institution’s survey on internet usage, at the event.

Kerrie Brindle, divisional manager for Shirley Parsons Associates, was picked out of the hat, having been entered into a free prize draw for taking part in the survey. She was one of 140 attendees who answered the IOSH web team’s questionnaire at the Institution’s annual conference and exhibition, in March.

IOSH 2012 was held at Manchester Central, showcasing key speakers from the world of occupational safety and health, as well as opportunities for topical discussion, information on best practice and innovative new products and techniques. During the event, delegates – both IOSH members and non-members - were asked to answer questions on how they use the internet, as well as IOSH’s website.

Kerrie, who has worked in the health and safety recruitment field for over 10 years, said: “I enjoyed the IOSH conference this year - it seemed the busiest I have attended and was a great opportunity to meet up with clients and candidates. I am pleased to have taken the time to give my feedback on the conference and now have a Kindle as a result, so thank you to IOSH.”

Of the 140 people surveyed during the two days, with 81 per cent of those confirming that they use the internet for business or work purposes. Nearly three quarters said they used it for social networking and personal use, with 34 per cent saying they used some form of mobile technology regularly to access the web.

IOSH head of communications Ian Smart said: “The internet is now an integral part of running a successful organisation, as it allows people to access the information they want, when they want. This survey was about getting people’s own views on how they use the web, what they expect from the web and how they’d like to see both IOSH and its website move with those requirements.

“We’d like to thank everyone that took part. The view’s we’ve received are really important to us and we’ll be using this information to ensure that the services we provide fit both the needs of our members and others who visit us.”