Events

Baines Occupational Health Services offers flexible online courses in Occupational Audiometry and Spirometry. The duration of each course is 32 hours, which are spread over a period of eight weeks at times that are convenient for participants. Participants have the option of taking the courses over weekends.

Mode: Online Courses
Course Duration: 32 hours over eight weeks
Duration of each lecture session: 4 hours per day
Audience: Nurses and Doctors working in occupational health
Cost: $300 USD
Course Convenor: Prof D. Moyo
Commencement: Monday 1st September
Registration Closes: Monday 25th August
Limited places for each cohort

Course Content

Occupational Audiometry

- Introduction to Occupational Audiometry
- Reading and interpreting audiograms
- Best practice audiometry standards for fitness duty
- Setting up a workplace Hearing Conservation Program
- Quality Assurance in Occupational Audiometry
- Impairment Assessment for compensation

Spirometry Course

- Introduction to Spirometry in Occupational Settings
- Reading and interpreting spirograms
- The new spirometry standard
- Spirometry and Fitness for Duty Evaluations
- Quality Assurance in Spirometry
- Setting up a Respiratory Conservation Program
- Impairment Assessment for compensation

For more information and bookings, please contact Tafadzwa Muperi at: bohsgweru@baines.org and cc bohstrainings@gmail.com and Whatsapp +263718044627

Click here to view the registration form.

Visit us at Suite 1 Dutton Court, 27 Baines Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe

SPONSORED BY ORCHID LIVE.COM

FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first). 

THIS WEBINAR WILL NOT BE RECORDED

Session details:

This webinar will describe the science of sleep, the impact that the monthly cycle and the menopause can have on sleep organisation, quantity and quality and the importance of optimising sleep to enhance activities of daily living and better manage other symptoms of the menstrual cycle and the menopause.

Sleep disturbances in some people during their monthly menstrual cycle and in many people living with symptoms of the menopause are common and exacerbate the challenges of activities of daily living.  A knowledge of managing sleep problems in this group is important in order to enhance their quality of life and optimise potential treatment outcomes. 

Attendees will gain an understanding of the science of sleep, how different sleep stages are relevant to the experience of disturbed menstrual and / or menopausal sleep, introduce the insomnias and parasomnias which are commonly seen in these people, and identify appropriate treatment approaches for these clients.

After the course attendees will be understand the significance of sleep quality in this group and be able to apply evidence-based interventions to assist themselves and their clients if they are Treating Healthcare Professionals.
 
Speaker bio:

Dr David Lee BSc PhD CertEd CPsychol AFBPsS CSci.  Originally a Human Biologist and then conducted a PhD in Sleep Psychology at Loughborough University's internationally renowned Sleep Research Centre examining sleep and associated quality of life in at-risk, clinical groups.  

Since then, he has held academic posts at Bradford and Newcastle Universities, lecturing in Psychobehavioural Treatments for Insomnia, and as a clinician works with those who have complex needs.  As well as training over 7,000 healthcare professionals and talking to people from over 500 organisations, he has provided consultation to companies, individuals and legal teams relating to sleep, is a Bond Solon trained expert witness and is author of ‘Teaching the World to Sleep’, Routledge publishing, 2nd edition. 

Dr Lee is Clinical Director of Sleep Unlimited, who have been training healthcare professionals and assessing individuals globally for 22 years.

 Chair: Christine Poulter

FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website). You will then be sent the join link.

Practical OH Law Certificate 2025

Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th September 2025, A Virtual Course

Course director and lead tutor: Prof Diana Kloss, barrister

Do you have a particular interest in OH Law? Take The At Work Partnership's fantastic Practical OH Law Certificate course, led by Prof Diana Kloss. It will provide you with a detailed comprehension of the full scope of your legal responsibilities – so that you can ensure that your work, and the work of your department, is fully compliant with legislation and case law.

The three-day event is full of thought-provoking, valuable information for OH professionals who need to understand OH law in the workplace. You will leave with an in-depth knowledge of law at work and its implication for your organisation.

The course brings together some of the top experts in their fields. Prof Diana Kloss, the course director, is a leading authority on OH law, and is renowned for her clear explanations and expert guidance. Other legal experts, Audrey Ludwig, Rebecca Tuck KC and Emily Yeardley, join Diana in lecturing on the course, providing specialist contributions on different aspects of OH law.

How will gaining this qualification benefit you and your organisation?

You will gain:

- A comprehensive knowledge of key occupational health legal issues, from medical confidentiality and consent to disability discrimination, employment law and fitness for work

- Insight into the liabilities of the employer and OH professionals in criminal and civil law

- Advice on best practice and avoiding cases reaching an employment tribunal

- Guidance on tribunal legal procedure

- An understanding of how to apply the law to different workplace scenarios and put it into context

SPECIAL OFFERS

EARLY BIRD OFFERS now available! Save up to £100 + VAT when you book and pay before 30th July.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL COURSE PROGRAMME & SECURE YOUR PLACE NOW

FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first). 

SPONSORED BY ORCHIDLIVE

Summary of webinar: 

This is an open webinar, free for all – the presentation will be for up to 30 minutes with a Q and A and will cover
•    What OH is – Check out SOM’s short film about OH for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and a guide to occupational health for SMEs
•    Value of OH – see attached
•    What OH isn't– see blog attached

Target audience – HR professionals

Speaker: Ben Willmott, CIPD

Ben Willmott leads the CIPD’s Public Policy Team, which works to inform and help shape public debate, government policy and legislation in order to champion better work and working lives.
His particular research and policy areas of interest include: industrial strategy, skills policy, labour market regulation and enforcement and employee relations and wellbeing.
He led the design and development of CIPD’s regional People Skills pilots exploring the value of HR support to small firms and how to deliver this effectively within a local skills system.  His published research includes reports on the Apprenticeship Levy, line management capability, employment regulation, zero hours contracts and the gig economy.
Ben was a member of the Government-sponsored Flexible Working Taskforce, has given evidence to a range of parliamentary select committee inquiries on behalf of the CIPD and is a regular media contributor on world of work issues.
Prior to joining the CIPD he was news editor and employment law editor at Personnel Today magazine. He has an LLM in Employment Law from Kingston University.
 

Chair: Dr Oli Chapman, PAM OH Solutions

Dr Oli Chapman is a consultant occupational health physician for PAM OH Solutions, an occupational health consultancy that helps to reduce sickness absense and boost wellbeing. She is an appointed OEUK and HSE doctor and past chair of Scottish SOM. She has extensive experience in medical education and empowering businesses and individuals to boost health outcomes.

FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.