British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)

What British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) does

British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) is a UK-based science-based charitable professional body and chartered society, founded in 1953 and headquartered in Derby, England. Incorporated by Royal Charter (RC000858) and registered as a charity (No. 1150455), it is the only UK-based examining board for occupational hygiene and the only organization granted a Royal Charter recognizing its unique role in occupational disease prevention. BOHS delivers vocational qualifications covering asbestos identification and analysis, fibre counting, respiratory protection, and workplace exposure assessment, structured from Level 3 to Level 5 equivalents (including the W, P, and M qualification series such as W501, P401, P403, and P408). It also operates the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (FOH) and the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM), which set and maintain professional standards and offer a path to Chartered Occupational Hygienist status.

BOHS generates revenue from four streams: recurring membership subscriptions (Individual, Student, International Partner, Company Affiliate, Specialist FOH Fellow), qualification and examination fees routed through a global network of Approved Training Partners, conference and event fees (annual 3-day conference plus regional events, webinars, and seminars), and publication subscriptions including the peer-reviewed Annals of Work Exposures and Health journal published with Oxford University Press, Exposure Magazine, and FAAM Magazine. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, reaching members and stakeholders through conferences, regional meetings, publications, the Breathe Freely campaign for occupational lung disease prevention, and a multi-channel digital presence. The society serves occupational hygiene professionals, employers across construction, petrochemical, manufacturing, food, and healthcare, students aspiring to the profession, and asbestos practitioners — operating primarily in the UK while extending recognition and partnerships into Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

Name

British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)

Legal name

British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)

Website

https://bohs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) is a UK chartered professional society and charity, founded in 1953, that provides occupational hygiene qualifications, professional membership faculties, peer-reviewed publications, and the Breathe Freely campaign for occupational disease prevention.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Occupational Hygiene Services

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

National/State Examination Boards & Testing Agencies (EDADAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Employer Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAK), Public Health Laboratories & Diagnostic Oversight (BPAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Occupational hygiene qualifications
• Professional membership society
• Workplace health protection
• Asbestos assessment training
• Chartered hygienist certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: BOHS generates revenue through various membership categories including Individual Membership, Student Membership, International Partner Membership, Company (Affiliate) Membership, and Specialist FOH Fellow membership. Members pay subscription fees for access to benefits, publications, and professional development resources.
2. Qualification and Examination Fees: Revenue from offering BOHS qualifications and examinations. Fees are charged for courses and exams, managed through Approved Training Partners. Course and exam fees vary by qualification.
3. Conference and Event Fees: Revenue from annual conferences, seminars, webinars, and regional meetings. Events include discounted rates for members and qualify for CPD points.
4. Publications: Revenue from scientific publications including the Annals of Work Exposures and Health journal (published with Oxford University Press), Exposure Magazine, and FAAM Magazine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BOHS is a chartered scientific body and professional society that delivers vocational qualifications, professional chartership, and continuing professional development in occupational hygiene. It operates as the only UK-based examining board for occupational hygiene qualifications (recognized by HSE, UKAS, and IOHA), runs annual conferences and events, publishes the peer-reviewed Annals of Work Exposures and Health journal, and maintains the Register of Occupational Hygiene Professionals accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Product overview

BOHS is a science-based charitable body and Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection that provides a unified portfolio of professional qualifications, membership services, publications, and events in occupational hygiene. The core offering centers on BOHS Qualifications (the only UK-based examining board for occupational hygiene), with specialized qualifications like P408 for asbestos in soils, supported by BOHS Endorsed Courses and Online Exams delivered through Approved Training Partners. BOHS serves members through multiple professional faculties (FOH and FAAM) offering progression to Chartered status, and disseminates knowledge via the Annals of Work Exposures and Health journal, Exposure Magazine, and FAAM Magazine. The organization also hosts an annual 3-day conference with professional development courses, runs the Breathe Freely campaign for occupational lung disease prevention, and maintains the Register of Occupational Hygiene Professionals accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Breathe Freely: Campaign focused on preventing occupational lung disease in construction and other industries
• Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (FOH)
• Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM)

Products and services

• BOHS Qualifications
• P408 - Identification and Quantification of Asbestos in Soils using PLM and PCM
• BOHS Annual Conference
• Annals of Work Exposures and Health
• Exposure Magazine
• FAAM Magazine
• Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (FOH) Membership
• Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM) Membership
• Breathe Freely Campaign
• BOHS Online Exams
• BOHS Endorsed Courses
• Register of Occupational Hygiene Professionals

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 12,000 deaths per year from work-related lung diseases can be prevented through proper occupational hygiene practices

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Oxford University PresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxford University Press provides journal publishing services for the Annals of Workplace Exposures and Health, BOHS's flagship peer-reviewed scientific journal.
• CalibrandsupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides computer systems for storing personal information related to qualifications and training candidates/learners.
• MiVoicesupportingTechnology or IntegrationFacilitates the annual election process for BOHS.
• IrongatesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHandles mailing of Exposure magazine to members.
• APT LtdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProcesses direct debit payments for membership and other services.
• PayPalsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCredit card processor for membership fees, event bookings, and qualification fees.
• FAAMANZ (Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management of New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner professional organization for asbestos assessors and managers. Tests products to the same standards as in the UK, using BOHS qualifications and standards.
• HSE (Health and Safety Executive)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK regulatory body for health and safety. BOHS qualifications are recognised by HSE, and BOHS supports HSE campaigns like #DustBuster for occupational lung disease prevention.
• IOHA (International Occupational Hygiene Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional body for occupational hygiene. BOHS qualifications are recognised by IOHA.
• MailchimpsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform used to manage newsletters and campaign communications.
• JotformsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline software used for managing event bookings for campaigns like Breathe Freely.
• Nicholas HuntersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces name badges for BOHS conferences and events.
• Oxford AbstractssupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird party supplier used to manage abstract submissions for speaking/presenting at BOHS events.
• European Agency for Health and Safety at Work (EU-OSHA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-OSHA funds Breathe Freely campaign events in some cases. BOHS provides speakers, content, and venue organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA): RoSPA is a UK-based charity focused on accident prevention and safety. While its emphasis is broader safety, it overlaps with BOHS in workplace health advocacy, training, and policy influence in the UK market.
• New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS): NZOHS is the New Zealand professional society for occupational hygienists, with FAAMANZ as a partner faculty. It serves a similar role to BOHS but in the New Zealand market, with overlapping qualification recognition frameworks.
• British Safety Council: British Safety Council is a UK-based health, safety, and environmental charity offering training, qualifications, and campaigns. It overlaps with BOHS in workplace health training and advocacy, though it covers broader safety topics.
• Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH): CRBOH is the Canadian body that registers qualified occupational hygienists. It parallels BOHS's Register of Occupational Hygiene Professionals in scope and intent, serving a regional Canadian market.

Direct peers

• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA): AIHA is the leading US-based professional association for industrial/occupational hygienists, offering certifications, publications, and advocacy. It is the most direct international counterpart to BOHS, with overlapping qualification frameworks, scientific publications, and member services.
• Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM): SOM is a UK charity for occupational health professionals, including doctors and nurses. It is a direct peer in the occupational health professional society space, with overlapping membership, conferences, and advocacy themes.
• International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA): IOHA is the international federation of occupational hygiene organizations, of which BOHS is a member. Both bodies set and recognize occupational hygiene qualifications globally, serving the same professional cohort and overlapping in chartership/accreditation frameworks.
• Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH): AIOH is the peak Australian professional body for occupational hygienists, offering certifications, conferences, and continuing education. It mirrors BOHS's structure and offerings in the Australian market, with BOHS qualifications recognized through international arrangements.

Broad incumbents

• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH): IOSH is the chartered body for occupational safety and health professionals in the UK, with a much larger membership than BOHS. While IOSH covers broader safety topics, it overlaps with BOHS in occupational health, training, and CPD pathways for UK professionals.
• Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM): FOM is the UK professional body for occupational medicine physicians. It overlaps with BOHS in occupational health oversight, professional standards, and certifications, though it serves medical doctors rather than hygienists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BOHSworld
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0pTnkODfIHad5s9dpuPrpw
• Facebookfacebook.com/BOHSworld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bohs
• Instagraminstagram.com/bohsworld

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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