BOHS is the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, and as such believes in ‘A Healthy Working Environment for Everyone’.

We aim to protect the health of workers by preventing ill health in the workplace, by promoting the science and practice of occupational hygiene via:

Via campaigns and initiatives, BOHS collaborates with other stakeholders in the field of health and safety to highlight risks, and raise awareness of the causes of occupational diseases - and how workers should be protected. Through this, we can help influence national and international policy and practice.

Breathe Freely is BOHS` initiative which aims to reduce the incidence of occupational lung disease in the construction industry. BOHS is working on this in partnership with HSE, Mace, Land Securities and Constructing Better Health. Please visit the Breathe Freely website to find out how you can get involved.