The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) is a science-based, charitable body that provides information, expertise and guidance in the recognition, control and management of workplace health risks.
BOHS was founded in 1953: it is the only professional society representing qualified occupational hygienists in the UK and has over 1,800 members in 57 countries. BOHS is the only occupational hygiene organisation to be awarded a Royal Charter: this was granted in April 2013 in recognition of BOHS’ unique and pre-eminent role as the leading authority in occupational disease prevention.
At Cirrus we employ fully qualified occupational hygienists that lead our monitoring team, offering sound advice and guidance to a wide range of clients.
We also have several team members that are currently undergoing training with BOHS affiliated training providers.
We encourage continuous professional development for all our personnel and use our membership of BOHS to keep up to date with new monitoring techniques, legislation and campaigns.
ISO 9001 is a globally recognized standard for quality management. It helps organizations of all sizes and sectors to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. Its requirements define how to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system (QMS). Implementing ISO 9001 means an organization has put in place effective processes and trained staff to deliver flawless products or services time after time.
Business benefits include:
Customer confidence:
The standard ensures that organizations have robust quality control processes in place, leading to increased customer trust and satisfaction.
Effective complaint resolution:
ISO 9001 offers guidelines for resolving customer complaints efficiently, contributing to timely and satisfactory problem-solving.
Process improvement:
The standard helps identify and eliminate inefficiencies, reduce waste, streamline operations, and promote informed decision-making, resulting in cost savings and better outcomes.
Ongoing optimization:
Regular audits and reviews encouraged by ISO 9001 enable organizations to continually refine their quality management systems, stay competitive, and achieve long-term success.
The Register of Occupational Hygiene Professionals is the UK’s regulated professional register of individuals competent to practise Occupational Hygiene and provide you with the necessary advice and expertise to help you protect the health of your workforce.
The Register of Occupational Hygiene Professionals is administered by the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene, the Professional Standards Body for the British Occupational Hygiene Profession.
The Register enables you to check an individual’s level of expertise and to see whether they have been independently verified as meeting the requirements outlined in Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. If they are not on the Register, even if they are registered with another professional body, then there has not been an independent check of their training, experience and other attributes.
The UK’s independent regulatory oversight body helping to protect the public by improving the regulation and registration of health and care practitioners. They review and monitor performance, produce guidance, share knowledge and expertise. They oversee the work of UK health and social care regulators and accredited registers of healthcare practitioners. Our work improves regulation and protects the public.
In an ever-evolving landscape of innovation and production, the engineering and manufacturing sectors are cornerstones of progress. Yet even the most successful businesses can benefit from shared knowledge, collaborative opportunities, and a powerful collective voice.
EMN is more than just a directory; it’s a dynamic membership network specifically designed to connect, empower, and champion engineering and manufacturing businesses across Durham, Teesside, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.
They understand the unique challenges and opportunities of this industry, from navigating technological advancements and supply chain complexities to fostering skilled workforces and driving sustainable growth.
Their mission is to encourage a thriving ecosystem where businesses can forge valuable partnerships, exchange best practices, access vital resources, and collectively influence the future of engineering and manufacturing. Whether you’re startup, a well-established SME, or a large-scale enterprise, EMN offers a platform to strengthen your impact, expand your reach, and accelerate your success.
Launched in March 2015, the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) has quickly risen to become the largest automotive cluster in the UK, boasting over 280 cluster participants.
Distinguished as one of the fastest-growing clusters in Europe, the NEAA is on a mission to elevate the North East as a prominent global automotive and electrification hub and their commitment is unwavering in ensuring the region takes a lead role in the UK Government‘s strategic efforts to pioneer the technologies of the future right here in the UK.
At the helm of the North East automotive sector, NEAA operates as a proactive, industry-led cluster group that advocates for and collaborates with the entire industry. Whether companies are engaged in car manufacturing, producing components, delivering services, or advancing electrification technologies, they stand ready to champion their endeavours.
Through collaborative efforts within the cluster, businesses are empowered to enhance the region’s global competitiveness to unprecedented heights.
The North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) is a not-for-profit membership organisation that supports the needs and interests of the process sector in the North East of England.
They work closely with member companies, universities, research institutes and public bodies, to forge meaningful business relationships that allow us to identify opportunities for investment, influence and innovation, leverage additional value for the industry, facilitate connections, promote collaboration and enable growth.
The largest process cluster in the UK comprising of more than 4,000 companies, which generates over £72.5 billion in turnover each year and supports more than 500,000 jobs. The Chemical Industries Association estimates that the process industry in the UK exports £54bn annually, and the North East accounts for around 50 per cent of this.
Their industrial heritage spans over 300 years, home to sectors including: bioresources and renewables, fine and speciality, biotechnology, polymers, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and engineering.
The Faculty of Occupational Hygiene is the professional home for all practitioners who work within a discipline of occupational hygiene: chemicals, dusts and fibres, fumes, noise, ergonomics, biological agents, extreme temperatures and vibration.
