The Lancashire Occupational Health and Safety Group was founded in 1930 as the Preston and District Industrial Accident Prevention Group, and as such is one of the oldest occupational health and safety groups in the country.

LOHSG in conjunction with the HSE continue to promote Health and Safety throughout Lancashire and the LOHSG provides support to the Macmillan and Rosemere Cancer Appeals.

The Group’s Mission Statement is:
“To promote, for the public benefit, the preservation and protection of good Health and Safety in work places and to advance the education of the public in matters relating to Health and Safety at Work, and in particular, but without limitation, to promote or assist in the promotion of education in first aid”.

To this end the Group provides an annual programme of relevant topics and speakers in the form of regular monthly meetings and supplements this programme with specific seminars and training sessions. This is available on the main menu.

In 1994 the Group became a Registered Charity and currently enjoys practical links with St John Ambulance and British Red Cross Society in assisting them in the promotion of education in First Aid.

The current membership list is made up from large multi-nationals to self-employed alike and it is the breadth of the membership that gives the Group its strength. Currently there are approximately one hundred and twenty members of the Group. Many companies can be traced back to the early days of the Preston and District Accident Prevention Group, albeit with another name than at present. Company names may change but the membership has remained solid for a very long time.

The Group is open to any organisation or individual in the Lancashire area requiring membership, and the annual cost is £30. If you would like to know more, please contact us by e-mail or telephone the Group Secretary, Mrs. C. J. Wilson, on 01772 853437, or the Chairman, Mark Burns, on 01253 306871