Posted By ITK sorry if this has been posted before but the merchandise brochure is now online. The ties look ok! http://www.iosh.co.uk/index.cfm?go=gifts.brochure

Posted By Dave Wilson Best giggle I have had today! Does the brochure have 'pseudo leather elbow patches' that said am tempted to look but would rather post to a Marky site.

Posted By Dave Wilson could thid be a 'sleeper' from IOSH using the site to get people to buy the goods???

Posted By ITK No I am definitely not a sleeper from IOSH, and yeah I do need to get out more once I have saved up for all the IOSH merchandise...!

Posted By Keith E Its a bit early I know - but that's my Christmas prezzie list sorted out for this year......NOT Look really smart down the pub - an IOSH fleece & tie..... Don't think I could stand the p*** taking from everyone - I have a pretty thick skin on most things, but this would be a step too far. No orders from me I'm afraid.

Posted By Clairey O what no clipboard?

Posted By gham Hmmmmmm Interesting.... I think was mislead by the first sentence in the catalouge either the stylish or indeed range also i think they may stick out like a sore thumb rather than stand out from the crowd At least they are trying good luck!

Posted By Jonathan Hall Just what are IOSH doing with our hard earned membership fees. The management appear to be locked in an ivory tower doing what they want to do, and not actually doing anything for the benefit of the mebership. Pens, safety knives and ties should hardly be the major priorities for our professional body, should they? Either IOSH or I are completely out of touch with what is actually needed. They seem to be making lots of decisions that have little or no effect on my (our?) working life, and just add to the image of the safety professional being a pompous buffoon out of touch with reality. Corporate membership - will mean absolutely nothing to my company's managers. Gifts for me to give out at training session - I'd be laughed out of town. Salaries for H&S staff with a PhD being >£50K - please return to the real world. The most points available in CPD to be gained from attending branch meetings - of very very limited use. 10% of CPD to be gaiuned by writing a "plan" - absolutely worthless. The view that safety professionals will be listened to more in their companies because IOSH say so - derisive. The complete lack of a sense of humour on any subject - again reinforces the stereotype of the H&S Officer. The preaching nature of letters on smoking bans and the continuing treatment of people as sheep to be prodded and led to the promised land of no risk. The hundreds of emails and wasted junk mailshots about the conference. The continued harping about what is best for IOSH not what is best for their members. The royal charter and corporate image being the only thing that IOSH seem to striving towards. As you may have guessed, I will not be buying gifts. I only continue as a member as I need the letters after my name. I have responded to IOSH's questionnaires. Anyway, I think I've calmed down now.

Posted By Jonathan Hall Caroline, Thank you for the response. I may just write to you later. If there has been such a good response to the merchandise and the focus of IOSH, then it may be that I, rather than IOSH, am out of touch with the majority of H&S practictioners. If that is so, then I accept that I represent no-one but myself, and withdraw my comments. Jonathan

Posted By Brett Day Have just had a look at the brochure, out of all of them the chartered members tie looks the smartest. The other look a bit 'grotty' for want of a better describtion.

Posted By Bill Morrison Jonathan, I agree with your comments on the merchandise, I wonder how much effort went into preparing the catalogue, sourcing all the goods? Surely IOSH have got far more work on health and safety issues to be dealing with? As for membership I to am only a member for the letters after my name

Posted By The toecap It just goes to show that people who have observed that the ties look like the seventies are, i believe upto date and modern. Where as iosh seems a bit behind the times in image. I'm sure they give these ties away free as gifts to guest speakers etc

Posted By garyh So cruel! Some of the items (pens mugs etc) look OK. However, who in the real world would wear an IOSH lapel badge? Tie even........ I do notice at gatherings of the clan H&S that most people are grey suited males with no dress sense.......mostly much nearer to pension age than 21. Still it fits well with our poplular image as humourless jobsworths whose aim in life is to ban conkers from schools and risk assess EVERYTHING.

Posted By Paul Hay I don't really have a problem with people wanting to wear ties, pin badges etc. but (with reference to an earlier thread) it isn't going to make H&S more rock 'n roll. What about IOSH hoodies, beanie hats, pint glasses, guitar plectrums etc!! Regards, P ;)

Posted By Alan Hoskins ...and what about a left handed version of the mug? No, really. Alan

Posted By Jasonjg Fashion show Iosh Conferences That will be a laugh Hmmm Lets kick one up for the trendiest dressed to the dullest with on the spot awards. I am taking my camera and posting pics. Got some of you paranoid now (I expect to see the holiday t-shirts and Bemuda shorts worn from now on) imagine lol lol rofl I am off to the shops now before I am named and shamed for dress code violations (Jason stop spamming and get back to work)

Posted By Sufficient and Suitable i have browsed the catalogue and am very concerned that there are no IOSH branded pipe or slippers, so there goes my Mother's Day gifts...