The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

🚨 Health & safety training: a vital investment for every workplace 🚨 Did you know that 1.7 million workers in 2023/24 were reported to be suffering from work-related ill health, according to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics? This highlights just how critical effective health and safety training is - not only to minimise workplace risks but also to ensure compliance with government regulations. Whether training new hires or upskilling your team, investing in the right training can make all the difference. At CIEH, we offer two flexible solutions to meet your organisation’s needs: 💼 Work-based training Our hands-on, flexible work-based courses empower your team to actively manage risks and foster a safer workplace. 👉 https://bit.ly/3DMjRiU 🖥️ Online training Learn at your own pace with our convenient, on-demand online courses - accessible anytime, anywhere. 👉 https://bit.ly/40kUQUL By prioritising health and safety training, you’re safeguarding not just your employees but also your organisation’s success and reputation. Let’s create safer, healthier workplaces together. #HealthAndSafety #WorkplaceSafety #CIEHTraining

We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of CIEH as we seek to recruit volunteers to join our Membership, Learning and the Profession Advisory Group (MLPAG) and Welfare Fund Committee. MLPAG plays a vital role in guiding our strategic direction and in ensuring we deliver excellent services to our members and the wider profession, while our Welfare Fund Committee ensures the smooth and transparent administration of grants from the CIEH Welfare Fund, helping those in need. The roles are open to a wide range of members and non-members of varying experience but with a shared passion and dedication to making a meaningful impact on the environmental health profession and the future of CIEH. Find out more about the roles and apply: https://bit.ly/4fTZD4c Applications close at 9.00 on Friday 14 February 2025.

The environmental health profession needs passionate people like you! Choose a career with great benefits and flexible working – and help make your community a safer, healthier and happier place to live and work. Search hundreds of exciting roles available right now. Find a local council job near you: https://orlo.uk/7CvLO #MakeADifference #LocalCouncilJobs #LocalGov #EnvironmentalHealthJobs

Our office is now closed until 9am on Thursday 2 January. Thank you to all our members and volunteers for your continued dedication to Environmental Health this year and beyond. Your expertise, commitment and passion are at the heart of everything we do. We look forward to continuing to amplify your voices and support your professional needs in 2025. Together, we create safer, cleaner and healthier environments for the benefit of all. Thank you for being part of this important journey. From all at CIEH, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. See you in 2025! #EnvironmentalHealth #CIEH

🚢 Bitesize training: Ship sanitation inspection Time is running out to join our Bitesize training series on ship sanitation inspection! If you're looking to deepen your knowledge and skills in this niche field, now’s the perfect time. Join Martin Walker, Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner and experienced Port Health Officer, for a series of six stand-alone online modules via Zoom. These sessions will cover essential aspects of ship sanitation: 📜 Module 1: Applying the IHR – 16 January, 10.00-12.00 💧 Module 2: Water systems – 17 January, 10.00-12.00 🚢 Module 3: Liquid discharges – 23 January, 10.00-12.00 ♻️ Module 4: Waste management – 24 January, 10.00-12.00 🦟 Module 5: Vector control – 6 February, 10.00-12.00 🌬️ Module 6: Accommodation and air quality – 7 February, 10.00-12.00 As Martin explains: "Port Health is a niche, specialised field, and training has often been sporadic. For the first time, CIEH, supported by APHA, has developed a modular set of bitesize courses covering key aspects of ship sanitation inspection. These courses are perfect for anyone in port health looking to expand their knowledge or build confidence and competence in ship sanitation." 🔗 Explore the series and book your modules today! https://bit.ly/3ZHMB3F Supported by: Association of Port Health Authorities #ShipSanitation #PortHealth #BitesizeTraining #EnvironmentalHealth

We have hailed a major victory on the use of licensing schemes to improve housing standards which followed pressure from organisations including CIEH. A government announcement in the English Devolution White Paper means that councils will no longer be required to seek approval from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for larger selective licensing schemes. A new general approval for selective licensing will come into force on 23 December 2024 and will enable local housing authorities to introduce schemes of any size without seeking approval from the Secretary of State. We have repeatedly called for this specific change which will make a significant difference to the ability of local authorities to tackle poor housing conditions and are delighted that the Government has now addressed this important issue. Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/49DldZb #Housing #EnvironmentalHealth

2024 has been a packed year at CIEH with our members and teams busy continuing to raise the profile of Environmental Health and tackling the many critical challenges facing the areas in which we work. From welcoming new students embarking on their career and shining a light on the great work being done by Environmental Health professionals across the country, to ensuring our members’ voices are heard on key pieces of legislation, we’ve had lots to celebrate over the last 12 months. Take a look at this review of the year video to see what we’ve been up to… #EnvironmentalHealth #ReviewOfTheYear

CIEH has submitted a parliamentary briefing for the report stage of Martyn’s Law which took place this week. Our interest in this Bill continues to be gaining assurance that the event safety expertise of environmental health professionals is used to guarantee its success. CIEH would welcome a commitment from the Government that it will require the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to ensure ongoing communication with other regulators in the safety sector such as Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs). When the proposed legislation takes effect, EHPs working in event health and safety will work alongside the SIA as duty holders in the ongoing management of safe events. There must be an understanding between regulatory agencies including foresight on possible overlap, information sharing protocols, and the clarifying of responsibilities. The full briefing can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/3OTOsgw #MartynsLaw #EventSafety #EnvironmentalHealth #PublicSafety #HealthAndSafety

Zena Lynch, part of our Housing Advisory Panel and Membership, Learning and the Profession Advisory Group, has reflected on representing CIEH at a special World Health Organisation (WHO) event in Germany. Associate Professor Lynch was invited to be part of the WHO’s three-day European Environment and Health Process meeting in Bonn and among the topics she raised were the workforce challenges faced by the environmental health profession and the need to attract new people to these critical roles. Associate Professor Lynch said she was “honoured” to be invited and said that while the role of an EHP varies considerably across different countries, recruitment challenges were a common issue across the board. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/49B8gyI #WHO #EnvironmentalHealth

Today was a special day as we held our Graduation Ceremony for 2024 to celebrate CIEH members who have recently gained Chartered Status, as well as those who have completed the Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) pathway. A huge congratulations to those individuals who were celebrated during today’s ceremony. Never has the need for skilled environmental health professionals been so critical and the demand so high for their work. We would also like to recognise and thank the dedicated mentors who have supported students throughout this professional pathway. Thank you to all of our speakers during the event, including President, Mark Elliott, Interim Director of Finance and Corporate Services Anna Westacott and Dr Zena Lynch, Chair of our Membership Learning and the Profession Advisory Group. We wish all our graduates the very best in their future endeavours. #CIEH #CharteredStatus #Graduation #EnvironmentalHealth