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Welcome to the Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association

Established in 1922, the Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association's mission is to "protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled". We aim to support local companies and individuals in their quest for improved health and safety performance and thirst for relevant knowledge by providing occupational health & safety information, advice and guidance and promoting awareness.

Present group members include safety professionals in engineering sectors, construction, scientific laboratories and research, heavy industries (including steel and glass manufacture), hospitals and first-aid, local councils, theatre, education and training, retail, legal and office sectors, giving us access to occupational health and safety professionals in all industry sectors throughout the South Yorkshire region.

We hold bi-monthly member meetings throughout the year giving all members access to expert speakers on a variety of occupational health and safety topics relevant to their needs as health and safety professionals. Membership also gives full access to the association website - including a wealth of downloadable resources, support in the online discussion forum; access to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the South Yorkshire Fire Service, who sit on the executive committee as ex-officio members of the association for support on specific issues and consultation on upcoming legislation, as well as many additional benefits including collecting CPD points for career development. For further information about membership, please see the application form below:

Apply for Membership Now (only £30 per year) >>

Getting Started on www.sohsa.org.uk...

To navigate the Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association Website please use the links across the top of each page - which will take you straight into our key sections - including Association Announcements, Downloads, Events Diary, e-Newsletter, MySOHSA - your own personal area, Health and Safety News - the very latest news from a range of sources, Safety Forums and more.

You may also find the following useful, which provide information about the Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association itself...

Introduction to the Association
Online Safety Resources & Information Leaflets
Executive Committee & Association Officers
Association Constitution
Useful Regional Contact Details
Contact Us

Apply now for the Frank Smith Award 2010

The Frank Smith Award is awarded on an annual basis to individuals or organisations that share best practice which can help others to improve standards, raise awareness, tackle issues and improve occupational health and safety performance in their workplaces.

The award commemorates Frank Smith, past chairman of the Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association, who was a strong believer in sharing and communicating information between organisations and was always keen to help others and offer support.

We are looking for examples of creativity and innovation in the following areas:

  • Schemes for promoting health and safety awareness;
  • Tackling specific areas of risk;
  • Promotion of a healthier working environment.

Frank Smith Award 2010 Information and Application Form 

Your Views Matter!

Let us know what your 'hot topics' are for the coming year by voting in our current survey: What is your hot topic for the coming year?. We value your feedback, contributions and suggestions - and this feedback helps us to ensure that SOHSA offers benefit to our members across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Please also remember that our online Safety Forums provide a great opportunitiy for you to ask for advice, suggest events or seminars or give your feedback.

Ask for Support, Help Others and Share Best Practice in our Safety Forum

Join the SOHSA Members community to ask for advice, share information and offer support with other like-minded occupational health and safety professionals.
Safety Forums

NHS Health for Work Adviceline

The newly launched 'Health for Work Adviceline for Small Business' is a free service that provides small business managers with the expert advice and support they need to help team members experiencing ill health. The Adviceline is a key part of Health, Work and Well-being - the Government-led initiative to improve the health and well-being of working age people in the UK. Health, Work and Well-being is sponsored by five Government partners: the Department for Work and Pensions, the Department of Health, the Health and Safety Executive, the Scottish Government, and the Welsh Assembly Government.

Visit the support website below for further information or call 0800 77 88 44:

Health for Work Advice Line

HSE Launch the Hidder Killer Campaign

Every week approximately 8 joiners, 6 electricians and 4 plumbers die from asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos is a hidden killer and, contrary to popular belief, could be found in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000. The HSE Asbestos the Hidden Killer campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks of asbestos and reduce future exposure by informing all people of appropriate precautions, common locations and the correct way to handle asbestos containing materials - most of all to stop and check before commencing any works where asbestos may be present.

Visit the dedicated campaign website below for further information and support materials:

HSE asbestos hidden killer campaign

New HSE Strategy // Be part of the Solution

"We believe this strategy represents a clear statement of core principles and a sensible approach to health and safety in Great Britain. Whilst the economic climate is difficult and the temptation for some may be to cut corners, HSE, its partners and businesses must resolve to continue to strive to improve health and safety performance. Good health and safety is good business." Judith Hackitt CBE, HSE Chair

Follow the link below to read the current HSE strategy and find out more about how you can pledge to uphold the goals set out in this new strategy, discuss its' main objectives and access further support:

HSE Strategy

Latest Health and Safety News

Health and Safety News | Announcements | SOHSA Newsfeed


Slips, trips & falls caused more than 350 major injuries to workers in Sussex
Health and Safety ExecutiveSlip, trip and fall incidents in the workplace caused 350 major injuries to workers in Sussex and cost one person their life last year, HSE warned today as it launched a hard-hitting campaign.nHSE figures show that slips and trips are the most common cause of major workplace injury in Britain and cost society an estimated [...]
SOHSA February Occupational Health and Safety e-Bulletin now available online
SOHSA's February 2010 Occupational Health and Safety e-Bulletin is now available online. The occupational health and safety bulletin has been sent to all members, but is also available to view online. Containing the latest health and safety news, campaigns and other resources, the occupational health and safety bulletin provides members with a update on current changes to UK health and safety. Features include details of the new Statement of Fitness for Work replacing the current "sick-note", the recently closing consultation on the proposed Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations, details of the HSE's Shattered Lives and Load Safety campaigns, free events and new documentation including the new HSE Asbestos Survey Guide. The e-bulletin also highlights recent content on the association website as well as the very latest health and safety news available. Click here to view the SOHSA Occupational Health and Safety February 2010 e-bulletin online now! (URL: http://www.sohsa.org.uk/html_newsletter-77.html)
'All accounted for' in US blast
Everyone has been accounted for after an explosion at a US power plant, leaving the death toll at five, officials say.
Safety bulletin – health and social care providers
Health and Safety ExecutiveAlerting health and social care providers to potential risks to service users likely to self-hoist and transfer without the assistance of a carer(s).nSafety bulletin  – health and social care providersn
Firm prosecuted over digger death
The company which runs a recycling centre in Berkshire is prosecuted over the death of a man at the site in 2007.
Work resumes on fire-hit carrier
Workers are allowed back on board a so-called "ghost ship" on Teesside which caught fire last week.
Press Release : LOCAL GROUPS HONOURED FOR STANDING UP FOR SAFETY
RoSPAGrass-roots groups which help raise awareness of the safety and health of workers across the country have had their commitment honoured at a national awards ceremony.
RR776 – Assessing the effectiveness of the Workplace Transport Route Map
Health and Safety ExecutiveThis report describes a study to assess whether the workplace transport ‘Route Map’ is an effective tool to help users manage workplace transport risks.nView research report RR776 – Assessing the effectiveness of the Workplace Transport Route Mapn
Promotion of Health and safety in motor vehicle repair
Health and Safety ExecutiveThis SIM provides information on the planned workstream for 2010/11 to promote HSG 261 ‘Health and safety in motor vehicle repair and associated industries’, in particular the guidance on control of exposure to isocyanate paints in accordance with the Senior Labour Inspectors Committee (SLIC) cross-European campaign on risks from hazardous substances in small and medium [...]
Reducing the risks of hazardous accumulations of flammable/toxic gases in tanks on FPSO an...
Health and Safety ExecutiveThis information sheet highlights the need for systems to monitor and protect against the accumulation of flammable/toxic gases in ballast tanks and voids adjacent to cargo tanks on FPSO and FSU installations.nRead Offshore Information Sheet No. 2/2010n
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Upcoming Events

Annual General Meeting - 09/03/2010
Location: Tapton Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield, S10 3BU

SOHSA Members Meeting | Prevention of Slips & Trips - 11/05/2010
Location: Tapton Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield, S10 3BU

SOHSA Members Meeting | Violence and Aggression - 13/07/2010
Location: Tapton Hall, Shore Lane, Sheffield, S10 3BU

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