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Institute of Safety in Technology and Research (ISTR)
Abbreviation	ISTR
Formation	1981; 44 years ago
Type	Professional organization
Location	United Kingdom;
Website	istr.org.uk
Formerly called	Institute of University Safety Officers

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Declined by DoubleGrazing 14 days ago. Last edited by Deus Melium 11 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Deus Melium (talk) 14:58, 21 March 2025 (UTC)

The Institute of Safety in Technology and Research (ISTR), incorporating the UK Biosafety Association, is a non-profit professional membership organisation based in the UK that serves occupational health and safety practitioners in technology and research, across education, industry, government agencies, healthcare, and consultancy sectors.

History

Since its original founding as the Institute of University Safety Officers in 1981, the Institute's membership expanded beyond the higher education sector and now supports industry, healthcare and consultancy sectors.^[1]

In 2014, ISTR joined the European BioSafety Association.

In March 2025, ISTR joined the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA).^[2]

United Kingdom Biosafety Association (UKBSA)

Recognising that a large proportion of their membership consisted of individuals with biosafety roles or responsibilities, the ISTR formed the Biosafety Steering Group in 2011, and subsequently in September 2024, incorporated the United Kingdom Biosafety Association (UKBSA). The Biosafety Steering Group continues to co-ordinate the UKBSA on behalf of the ISTR Executive Committee.^[3]

Biosafety Accreditation

ISTR created and accredits the Biosafety Accreditation Scheme.

Bursaries & Awards

ISTR operates a bursary scheme exclusive to members to support attendance at conferences and other educational events which is overseen by the Executive Committee.

Events

ISTR holds an annual 'Autumn Symposia' in November with speakers from regulators, higher education, private and public sectors presenting a chosen 'theme'.

In 2024 to recognise the 50th Anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 selected sections of the Act were chosen as the theme to explore their continued relevance in UK workplaces.

ISTR also works with other organisations such as the Applied Safety in Pathology Group, to host and coordinate regular workshops, webinars, and meetings.

Autumn Symposia

Year	Location	Theme	Venue
2024	Sheffield	50 years of the HASAW Act	TBC
2023	Nottingham	Demystifying Regulation	TBC
2022	York	H&S in Travel & Transport	TBC
2021	Online	Engineering for Safety	TBC

Other Events

Year	Title	Theme	Venue
2025	'Applied Safety in Pathology Group LEV Symposium'	LEV systems (See 'Engineering controls')	Online
2024	'UKHSA Polio Infectious Materials Survey Webinar'	(See 'Polio eradication')	Online

References

^ "About ISTR". istr.org.uk.
^ "IFBA Welcomes UK Biosafety Association". International Federation of Biosafety Associations.
^ "UK Biosafety Association". istr.org.uk/UKBSA.

[1] "About ISTR". istr.org.uk.

[2] "IFBA Welcomes UK Biosafety Association". International Federation of Biosafety Associations.

[3] "UK Biosafety Association". istr.org.uk/UKBSA.

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