1953
BOHS founded
Thomas Bedford, David Hickish, and Peter Isaac start BOHS, bringing together 37 of Thackrah’s people of "connivance and invention."
1958
The Annals of Occupational Hygiene Launches
The Annals of Occupational Hygiene first published (now Annals of Work Exposures and Health).
1960
Inhaled Particles Symposium
First Inhaled Particles Symposium (12th was in 2017).
1967
Examining Board Founded
Examining board founded to establish and certify professional standards.
1968
Chrysotile Asbestos Hygiene Standard
Influential hygiene standard for chrysotile asbestos published.
1975
Institute of Occupational Hygienists founded
Merged with BOHS, 2001
1976
First BOHS Annual Conference
1987
International Occupational Hygiene Association founded
with BOHS secretariat
1991
BOHS HQ moves to Derby
1993
BOHS publishes "The First Forty Years"
2003
BOHS merges with BIOH
2003
Faculty of Occupational Hygiene established
Self-governing within BOHS
2010
Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA) starts international qualifications
with BOHS support
2012
BOHS awarded Royal Charter
2015
Breathe Freely in Construction campaign
2017
Breathe Freely in Manufacturing campaign
2017
BOHS founds Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM)
2017
The Annals of Occupational Hygiene changes its name to Annals of Work Exposures and Health
2020