Arthur J. McIvor

Arthur McIvor is a Professor of Social History at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. His research focuses on the history of work and occupational health, particularly industrial diseases and workplace safety in historical contexts.

• Research Expertise: Specializes in asbestos-related diseases and dust-related illnesses in coal mining, as co-author of Lethal Work (2000) and Miners' Lung (2007).
• Oral History Projects: Led interviews for the Asbestos-related Diseases in the West of Scotland Oral History Project (2004-2005), documenting perspectives from nurses, miners, and advocacy groups like Clydeside Action on Asbestos.

His work bridges social history, medical history, and public health policy, emphasizing the human impact of industrial hazards.