Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland (OHSI)

The Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland (OHSI) was formed in 1986. Its membership comprises broad interest group including occupational hygienists, occupational physicians, scientists and occupational health and safety practitioners. The Society provides a consultative forum for the exchange of information and ideas for the control of occupational ill health. The Society is a member of the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) who's function is to promote and develop occupational hygiene through out the world, promote the exchange of occupational hygiene information, to encourage the development of occupational hygiene and ensure a high ethical standard in occupational hygiene. The IOHA has members in 23 countries worldwide.

The aims and objectives of the Society are to:

• To raise awareness of the health effects associated with a working environment.
• Promote the science of occupational hygiene as an entity within the broad area of
  occupational safety and health in Ireland.
• Provide a forum for the exchange of information and updating of current developments in
  occupational hygiene.
• Organise scientific meetings on specific subject areas