Accidents and outbreaks of occupational ill health occur in the workplace and lead to significant unplanned downtime, cost increases, and potential prosecution.

To ensure the Institute's research and expertise are widely shared, research programmes are being established alongside the development of training modules and tools for leaders in Health and Safety.

The Institute is developing a new Occupational Safety and Health programme for engineering disciplines, aligned with NEBOSH standards to ensure globally recognised, industry-relevant training.

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BEng/MEng Civil Engineering

The Thomas Ashton Institute supports UoM’s Civil Engineering degrees through expert input in resilience, risk, and safety, offering students real-world insights.
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MSc Construction and Engineering Project Management

The Thomas Ashton Institute supports UoM’s MSc in Construction Project Management with expertise in safety, risk and sustainability, shaping future leaders in the built environment.
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Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) courses

The Thomas Ashton Institute partners with COEH to support a dynamic cohort of PhD and MPhil researchers tackling interdisciplinary challenges in health and the environment.