Dr Olivia Carlton, Head of Occupational Health for Transport for London, is one of the speakers at this month's Rail Industry Conference.

Sir, With all the talk about health and safety bans at seasonal events, let's remember that there is another side of the coin ('Traditional coin-throwing at fair threatened by health and safety', 13 November).

The new president-elect of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has hit out at the 'bad guy' image of the profession.

The economic difficulties facing the UK are a reason for companies to take a more robust approach to health and safety in their organisation, the new president of Europe's largest health and safety body has said.

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