The campaign is about raising awareness of the problem and encouragement of the measures towards protecting workers’ health and preventing most of the associated diseases and deaths. It is not just “the right thing to do”, it is good for business as well, and the broader acceptance of this is part of the solution.
Breathe Freely was launched in 2015, addressing the construction sector, followed by the launch of the manufacturing section in 2017 and aims to:
- Raise awareness of occupational lung disease in the construction and manufacturing industries
- Present solutions to address the issue
- Offer free practical advice through toolbox talks, factsheets, guides and online tools
The campaign message is spread through the contribution of BOHS members who are creating content, developing materials and giving presentations in third party events around the country and across the world.
Breathe Freely Volunteers
Breathe Freely owes its success to the invaluable support of the BOHS members and partners who volunteer and are actively involved in every aspect of the campaign. We thank them for their contribution.
Breathe Freely Volunteers
Breathe Freely owes its success to the invaluable support of the BOHS members and partners who volunteer and are actively involved in every aspect of the campaign. We thank them for their contribution.
Breathe Freely in numbers
Campaign Supporters
134 companies operating in the UK
Campaign Champions
14 Breathe Freely Champions
Breathe Freely Roadshows
30 Roadshows
More than 1.700 Delegates
People reached (2015 - 2019)
51,698 new users
75,222 sessions
168,768 page views
Welding Fume Control Selector Tool users
~5.000
Welding Fume Control Selector Tool downloads
More than 1.000
Breathe Freely around the world
In 2019, BOHS generously allowed the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) to develop the Breathe Freely Australia program to meet Australian industry needs.
In 2020, the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS) also adopted the campaign for education and awareness of safe work practices to prevent dust-related occupational lung disease.
