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SOM Basics in OH webinar series 2024 - 5. Occupational Hygiene at work, covering asbestos and silica20 May 2024Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
Summary:
This webinar continues our free-to-access series on "Basics in OH". It will cover critical new developments in Respiratory Crystalline Silica and Asbestos control. In addition, it will be recap on key occupational health practices and duties which support prevention and anticipation of harm arising from the two major causes of serious occupational respiratory disease. It will anticipate some developments to keep an eye out for in these areas which will be of interest to occupational health specialists.
Speaker Bio: Jason Hodgkiss, BOHS Honorary Treasurer, Specialist Member of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (MFOH(S), Managing Director On Advice Limited
Jason is a Qualified Occupational Hygienist with a specialist interest in Asbestos.
He is currently a member of the BOHS International Engagement Group, a Trustee of the UK Branch of Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB-UK), and on the advisory committee and communications team for Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA).
Jason has been the Occupational Hygienist on one of the largest construction projects happening in the UK, hopefully making a difference on the ground, and encouraging the Construction Industry contractors to focus, to a greater extent, on worker health protection. His challenge is to at least get ‘Health’ equal billing to the more immediate and obvious ‘Safety’ in the ‘Health and Safety’ equation.”
Chair: Professor Kaveh Asanati
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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22 May 2024North West
ALAMA 2024 Conference
Wednesday 22nd - Friday 24th May
Brooklyn Hotel, Manchester
ALAMA is delighted to announce its 2024 Conference: ALAMA Occupational Health: Manchester
ALAMA is the leading opportunity for occupational health physicians to access leading clinical, procedural and legal intelligence.
With over 15 CPD hours, the ALAMA conference encourages informal discussions, the development of new working relationships, professional connections and support networks with other OHPs.
There will be amazing speakers and topics. Registration is available for just one day or for the full conference. Recordings are available 7 days after the conference.
To register and for more information please take a look here.
For more information please contact Sandy Quinn by email sandy@alamaconferences.co.uk or call 07771 867 137.
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30 May 2024Webinar
FREE WEBINAR
In this webinar Paul Nicholson will discuss 12 works of art that will appear in future issues of Art and Occupation in the journal Occupational Medicine. He will also share plans for a book to be launched in 2025 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the SOM. The book will include 100 works of art created between the prehistoric and the present (c.5500BCE to 2021).
Speaker:
Paul Nicholson is a Past President of the SOM and a former Honorary Assistant Editor of the Society’s journal Occupational Medicine. He has been writing articles for the Art and Occupation series since October 2017.
Paul trained in occupational medicine in the RAF and with ICI, Chemicals and Polymers. He spent most of his career with P&G, his last job being Associate Medical Director for Global Medical Operations. Before retiring, he was a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London), the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and the British Medical Association (BMA). He was elected to the board of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine three times, and was Chair of the BMA Occupational Medicine Committee for 8 years. He was awarded an OBE for services to occupational medicine in 2006.
Chair: tbc
FREE for ALL. Register online. You will then be sent the joining link.
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11 June 2024Online training
£200 for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first). Non-members £250. There is a maximum of 20 places.
Conducting and interpreting audiograms under CNWR2005 (Reference L108)
Trainer - Melanie Brewster, Clinical Physiologist (Audiology)
For OH technicians and OH nurses undertaking and/or reviewing audiograms conducted under a CNWR 2005 statutory health surveillance programme.
A one-day course (6 hours attendance certificate) with a suggested post course requirement to provide 100 anonymised audiograms and to categorize competently in accordance with L108.
Provides the required technical knowledge for both conducting an accurate audiogram and identifying potential NIHL and / or the requirement to refer to general practice at the point of health surveillance.
FOM CPD points to be provided and SOM Certificate of attendance. Post course certificate of competency if >/80% scored in the post course assessment.
Delegate fee - £200.00 SOM member £250 non SOM member
Duration 4 hours (4 CPD points)
Trainer Melanie Brewster
Clinical Physiologist (Audiology) RCCP 1529, Dip Safety Management, Cert OH Law
Melanie Brewster is an NHS trained Clinical Physiologist specialising in audiology. Alongside private and medico-legal practice she provided the assessment service for the claimants from the NCB and war pension directorate in the early 1990’s and branched out into occupational health in 1996 setting up her own Occupational Health company which specialises in noise. Melanie was instrumental in the 2021 changes in CNWR 2005 guidance and still works in the NHS part time as an external consultant.
Melanie is an advocate for the correct identification of noise-induced hearing loss and has over 35 years’ experience in interpreting audiograms in industry. She provides specialist Occupational Health risk assessment and reports for employees identified as having hearing loss including advising on the compatibility of hearing aids and hearing protection and the management of safety critical workers with hearing loss.
Melanie has a trainer for many years alongside advising major insurance companies on NIHL claims, validating medico-legal audiograms and several papers published in her subject.
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17 June 2024Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
Summary:
This webinar continues our free-to-access series on "Basics in OH".
Hearing loss and the wider implications of noise on worker health remains a significant occupational challenge. Although we have seen improvements in health surveillance approaches for many work related diseases; hearing checks are still pretty much as we have always known them. Both in clinical practice and within the regulator (HSE) there is recognition that improvements are required. This webinar will explore updated guidance and advice in this area, why we need to do more and where we could go in terms of preventing noise induced hearing loss for the future!
Speaker Bio:
Clare Forshaw is the Occupational Health & Hygiene Technical Lead for RSSB. She has been actively involved in progressing the knowledge base and promoting best practice in noise control, health surveillance and improving the profile of noise risk for most of her career. Clare has been a driving force behind establishing a new UK Hearing Conservation Association which was launched in March 2019 and aims to prevent damage to people’s hearing health and other noise related health conditions; through practical, evidenced and cost-effective communications and solutions.
Chair: Professor Kaveh Asanati
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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20 June 2024Northern Ireland
Registration is now open for Occupational Health 2024, with the theme of “Leading OH into the Future”.
There are some great speakers covering respiratory, cardiology, neurology, diabetes, travel health, toxicology and leadership issues. View the Day 1 programme here and Day 2 here. Workplace visits to Coca Cola, Translink Rail Engineering, Titanic Distillers and Spirit Aero systems are on the afternoon of June 19th.
The venue location is Titanic Belfast. Hotel information is here.
On the 20th June, there will be a Gala Dinner and Dance held in the Drawing Office One at the Titanic Hotel, where the world’s most famous ocean liners - including Titanic - were designed.
Any organisation interested in exhibiting should contact Rebecca at oh@indexcommunications.com
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25 June 2024Webinar
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FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
Panel Chair: - Janet O Neil
SOM, with the National School of Occupational Health, is hosting this exclusive webinar, which includes a panel discussion between OH technicians from various backgrounds including those who commission technician work and technician course leads. There will be presentations from:
- Teri Greaves - about the new Open Awards OH Technician qualification.
- Katherine Roberts - about EOPH's OHT Course which has gained Open Awards provider status.
- Three technicians - their career story, experience and education
- Jacqui Hallet
A panel discussion as to the future of OH Technicians will follow.
Questions welcomed.
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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02 July 2024Webinar
Occupational Health Consultations
Tuesday 2nd July 2024, A Virtual Event
OH consultations are at the heart of an occupational health professional's work. The At Work Partnership is delighted to introduce a new one-day course designed to help OH professionals enhance their consultation skills.
Join The At Work Partnership for an important day of training concentrating on the communication and interpersonal skills that are required for effective OH consultations. The course will explain how a skilled consultation can help move a case forward, how to manage difficult consultations and ensure that legal, ethical and quality requirements are met.
Conducted virtually via zoom, the course will be led by a team of specialists in occupational health and consultation techniques, including Dr Nerys Williams, independent OH physician; Dr Clare Fernandes, BBC; Carolyn Graham, mediator & conflict coach; Prof Diana Kloss, barrister and Sharon Wilday, consultant cognitive behavioural psychotherapist.
The training day aims to teach you to:
- Understand the aims of the OH consultation in terms of moving the case forward
- Set up and prepare for effective OH consultations, and understand how to audit and improve these
- How to develop your communication and interpersonal skills that are required for effective OH consultations - including establishing rapport, information gathering, listening and questioning skills, and an introduction to motivational interviewing and coaching techniques
- Know your legal responsibilities - and the nuances of the unique role of the OH professional - in fulfilling your obligations to both the employee and the employer
- Get the most of your OH consultations whether face to face, telephone or video/online
SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE:
EARLY BIRD OFFER: Book and pay before 13 May 2024 and save £65 + VAT.
Self-funded rates available and special rates for those who attended an At Work Partnership OH Report Writing course in the past 3 years.
Don't miss out - Book your place online now. For full course details and to book online please click here.
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10 July 2024Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
Summary:
This webinar continues our free-to-access series on "Basics in OH". This introductory session has been designed to enhance the knowledge, understanding and clinical skills of occupational health professionals involved in skin surveillance and the general management of work-related skin problems.
Agenda:
45-minute presentation
15-minute Q&A session
Brief summary:
This session will:
- Undertake a brief review of the legal and legislative considerations surrounding skin surveillance.
- Identify the common sources of skin hazards across a range of occupations.
- Review the most common types of occupational skin problems and learn to describe them using accurate dermatological terminology.
- Work through a clinical skin case study to gain a better understanding how to provide basic, evidence-based clinical advice and workplace adjustments.
- Engage in a 15 minute question and answer discussion session.
Speaker Bio:
Dr Katrin Alden MBBCh, DOccMed, PgDipDerm, PGCert HE
Dr Alden is an occupational health physician with an interest in work-related skin problems and is passionate about caring for working skin.
She has been employed as a speciality doctor in dermatology in a tertiary NHS dermatology centre since 2013 and has worked as a clinical lecturer in dermatology for Cardiff University.
In addition to the NHS, general occupational physician and medical education work, she runs a weekly occupational skin clinic for a large NHS organisation in Wales. She is the lead clinician for their skin surveillance programme and provides advice on both the clinical management and workplace adjustments for employees with work-related skin problems.
Katrin has worked as a clinical lecturer in dermatology and completed a certificate in higher education training with Harvard University in 2020. Drawing on these skills, to create and deliver high-quality, interactive educational courses for healthcare professionals in her role as a medical educator.
Chair: Professor Kaveh Asanati
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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02 September 2024Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
Summary:
This webinar continues our free-to-access series on "Basics in OH". The session will cover a basic introduction to the main vibration related disorders of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), carpal tunnel syndrome (v-CTS) and Dupuytren’s contracture; including definitions and measurement of hand transmitted vibration (HTV), at risk occupations tools and processes, symptoms and signs, investigations, classification and grading scales and workplace management.
Speaker Bio:
Dr Ian Lawson
Ian was Chief Medical Officer for Rolls-Royce plc and expert witness in hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) before retirement in 2020. A career long interest since 1987 in the clinical and legal aspects of HAVS and other vibration related disorders e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren’s contracture. Numerous papers published on HAVS in peer reviewed journals, 10th Edition of Hunter’s Diseases of Occupations, and 6th Edition of Fitness for Work. Past President of the Society of Occupational Medicine, a Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health. Current Chair of SOM HAVS Special Interest Group and a member of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council.
Chair: Professor Kaveh Asanati
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.