About the IOR
The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here.
What we do
Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
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When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.
Anthony Brown FInstR
We are sorry to advise that Anthony Brown FInstR, IOR President from 1992 to 1994, has recently passed away at the age of 91. His influence and generosity left a lasting imprint on the refrigeration community.
Statement: IOR's Role In Education & Training
The Institute of Refrigeration has recently issued a statement to clarify its role in education and training. The full statement is now available on the IOR website.
ISHRAE Position Document on Managing Heat Stress
ISHRAE recently released a position document on Managing Heat Stress & Enhancing Thermal Comfort. Prepared by ISHRAE's Technical Groups on Healthcare, Thermal Comfort, Passive Cooling, Evaporative Cooling, and Safety, synthesises evidence-based guidance across three critical scales of intervention:
New Bulletin on Training Programmes For Design Engineers
This new education guidance note outlines an example of an effective in-house training and engineering development programme, and demonstrates how employers can successfully build their own design capability, develop future technical leaders and create a sustainable skills pipeline for both their organisation and the wider industry.
New STEM Leaflets Available
A new STEM careers leaflet is now available from the IOR! It's an ideal resource for anyone engaging with young people about opportunities in the cooling sector. It showcases the vital role cooling plays in modern life, the diverse areas they could work in, and the all‑important insights into career progression and salary expectations!
Help Shape Future Skills: Join An IOR Industry Skills Alliance Group
The IOR Industry Skills Alliance is hosting its group meetings this month, and there’s still time to get involved. Your expertise can help shape the future skills needed across the RACHP sector.
Consultation on RIDDOR
HSE is currently holding a consultation on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).
IOR To Host Adaptation 2027
The IOR is pleased to announce that the UK has been selected to host the 2nd IIR International Conference in the series on Refrigeration: Adapting to Rising Temperatures (known as Adaptation 2027).
IOR Industry Skills Alliance's New Supporter Badge
Supporters of the IOR Industry Skills Alliance can now receive their own digital badge displaying their commitment to the future of skills in the RACHP sector.