The Source for Critical Information and Insight
IHS (formerly Technical Indexes, tionestop.com) is a leading edge supplier of BSi British Standards, Standards, Regulations, Product and Supplier Information to 7 core industries worldwide including Construction/Engineering, Aerospace/Aviation, Government/Defence, Health & Safety and Environment, Food & Drink, Energy, Rail/Transport.
IHS is the only company of its type with:
- More than 900,000 end users
- 55,000 customers in over 100 countries
- 6,500 customers in the UK alone referring to the several million pages of critical information, either Online or via CD-ROM.
IHS provides information access at the desktops of Architects, Civil & Structural Engineers, Designers, Health & Safety Professionals, Standards Engineers, Quality Assurance Managers, Compliance Officers and Strategic Planners.
Research: Nanotubes Can Attack the Immune System
Inhaling carbon nanotubes can suppress the immune system, according to new research carried out by theLovelace Respiratory Research Institute. READ FULL ARTICLE
Guidance Published on Line Management Behaviour and Stress at Work
A new programme has been launched to help identify the management behaviours that will help organisations reduce stress at work. READ FULL ARTICLE
CPS advises first corporate manslaughter charge under new act
In the first application of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on the 23 April 2009 has authorised a charge of corporate manslaughter. READ FULL ARTICLE
Stay safe - Health and safety in the recession: RoSPA urges firms not to ignoresafety during the recession
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is urging employers not to cut corners on health and safety during the economic downturn. READ FULL ARTICLE
Minister announces crane safety register
The government is to introduce a statutory register for tower cranes. The move, which comes after ministers had initially rejected the idea, follows pressure from unions and site safety campaigners. READ FULL ARTICLE
Workplace illness 'to get worse'
An ageing workforce and higher rates of illness and disease among employees will pose a serious threat to British business by 2030, a report has warned. READ FULL ARTICLE
Announcements
Jan 10 - SPECIFY-IT UPDATE JAN 2010 - Transition to the enhanced Specify-it service IHS is pleased to announce that in early February 2010 all remaining users of our existing Specify-it service will be provided access to the new enhanced version. You will continue to get access to the enhanced product using your current username and password or other authorised means of access to the service, so the user transition will be completely seamless. Also to help you with this transition, you can preview the new version and the relevant User Guide. For more information contact IHS Customer Support on 01344 328300.
Nov 09 - IHS and NBS Launch Update to The Construction Information IHS and NBS are pleased to announce the latest update to The Construction Information Service, the UK’s leading online service for construction professionals. More...
IHS to Offer Key Fire Safety, Prevention and Protection Information New collaboration with the Fire Protection Association will bolster IHS More...
IHS and BSRIA 2009 Webinar Programme In partnership with BSRIA We are pleased to announce the launch of an extensive webinar programme focusing on a wide range of industry related topics for example Energy performance, Air tightness (Part L), Usable building controls to Maintenance contracts. Places are limited but the webinars are offered at no extra cost to both BSRIA members and IHS subscribers. More...
IHS and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Announce Sole Partnering Agreement for Health, Safety and Environmental Health Information IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS), a leading global source of critical information and insight, and The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) announced today a new collaborative agreement. The collaboration brings together access to comprehensive expert knowledge for Health, Safety and Environmental (H,S&E) professionals. More...
IHS and Cardinal Environment Create Expanded Consolidated Law Registers for Health, Safety and Environmental Professionals
IHS announced today its new collaborative agreement with Cardinal Environment, a specialist regulatory consultancy advising on environmental and health and safety regulations, that will result in more comprehensive legislative and technical information for Health and Safety and Environmental professionals. More...