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07 July 2010 - NR 30/10

IOSH makes key research appointment

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has appointed a research programme director to lead a 5-year integrated research programme on occupational health and safety interventions.

Professor Robert Dingwall formerly Director of the Institute of Science and Society at the University of Nottingham, took up the post in June. Robert will be working with IOSH in engaging with researchers and the occupational safety and health community at large to develop research-based solutions to practical problems.

Commenting on his appointment, Professor Dingwall said:”This is a particularly exciting time to be able to work with IOSH to develop efficient, effective and relevant health and safety interventions. I look forward to working with the IOSH community to respond to the challenges that face it in the present economic and political environment.”

An accomplished academic, with over 23 published books to his credit and a further 96 journal publications, Professor Dingwall has carried out numerous research projects on professions, work and organisation in healthcare, legal services and science studies.

Professor Dingwall, who holds a PhD in medical sociology, will be working closely with IOSH’s Policy and Technical Directorate.

Head of Research and Technical Services, Dr Luise Vassie said: “We believe that a network of inter-related projects which work together to tackle a particular research theme will be more effective in delivering high impact findings. Having Robert on board to shape and lead the programme is a real asset.”

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Notes for editors:

IOSH is the Chartered body for health and safety professionals. With more than 40,000 members in 85 countries, we’re the world’s biggest professional health and safety organisation.

We set standards, and support, develop and connect our members with resources, guidance, events and training. We’re the voice of the profession, and campaign on issues that affect millions of working people.

IOSH was founded in 1945 and is a registered charity with international NGO status.